6.5 Creedmoor - 135gr Berger Classic Hunter

Published on December 13, 2017
Duration: 56:41

This guide details the process of reloading 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge using a T/C Compass rifle. It covers case preparation, powder selection (Reloder 17 and IMR 4350), OAL measurement, bullet seating, and range testing with detailed performance data. The instruction comes from an expert with high authority in reloading and firearms.

Quick Summary

The 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet is highly accurate in 6.5 Creedmoor, achieving sub-MOA groups. IMR 4350 powder yielded the best accuracy (0.518" group), while Reloder 17 provided higher velocities (2706 fps). Optimal OAL was 2.800" with a 0.090" jump to lands.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 135gr Berger Classic Hunter for 6.5 Creedmoor
  2. 01:55Brass and Equipment Setup
  3. 03:09Powder Selection and Load Data Analysis
  4. 05:15Measuring Maximum Overall Length (OAL)
  5. 13:38Case Preparation and Priming
  6. 14:44Bullet Seating Technique
  7. 16:55Range Testing: Reloder 17 Performance
  8. 18:33Range Testing: IMR 4350 Performance
  9. 21:34Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best powders for reloading 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor?

For the 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor, IMR 4350 proved to be the most accurate powder, yielding groups as small as 0.518 inches. Alliant Powder Reloder 17 also performed well, offering higher velocities up to 2706 fps with sub-MOA accuracy.

What is the optimal OAL for the 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor?

The optimal OAL determined in this test for the 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet in a T/C Compass rifle was 2.800 inches, creating a 0.090-inch jump to the lands. The maximum OAL measured was 2.890 inches.

How accurate is the 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet demonstrated excellent accuracy in the 6.5 Creedmoor, consistently producing sub-MOA groups. The best group achieved with IMR 4350 was 0.518 inches, and with Reloder 17 was 0.658 inches at 100 yards.

What equipment is needed for reloading 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets?

Essential reloading equipment includes a press (like the RCBS Rock Chucker), sizing dies (Redding), a hand priming tool (Frankford Arsenal), a powder measure, calipers, an OAL gauge (Hornady), and appropriate components like Starline brass, CCI primers, and selected powders (IMR 4350 or Reloder 17).

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