6.5 Creedmoor - 130gr Berger Hybrid with Reloder 15.5

Published on April 11, 2022
Duration: 12:48

This video details a reloading experiment for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge using Reloder 15.5 powder with 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical bullets. The instructor, Johnny, meticulously documents the process, including component selection, overall length measurements, and progressive charge weight testing. Despite initial baffling velocity inconsistencies, the latter half of the test yielded excellent accuracy and tight standard deviations, suggesting potential for this powder/bullet combination in lighter weight classes for the Creedmoor.

Quick Summary

For 6.5 Creedmoor with lighter bullets like the 130gr Berger Hybrid, Reloder 15.5 powder offers good utility when case capacity is a concern. This test achieved groups as small as 0.39 inches with 36.9 grains, despite initial velocity inconsistencies.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Reloder 15.5 Testing
  2. 00:216.5 Creedmoor & Reloder 15.5 Data
  3. 00:31Testing 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical
  4. 01:07Reloading Strategy & Components
  5. 01:45Overall Length & Consistency
  6. 02:06Powder Suitability for Bullet Weights
  7. 03:18Range Setup & Target
  8. 03:36Scope Zeroing
  9. 04:06First Group: 36.3 Grains
  10. 06:10Second Group: 36.6 Grains
  11. 07:34Third Group: 36.9 Grains
  12. 08:45Fourth Group: 37.2 Grains
  13. 09:49Final Group: 37.5 Grains
  14. 10:41Reviewing Results & Analysis
  15. 11:11Unexplained Velocity Inconsistencies
  16. 12:01Comparison to Previous Loads
  17. 12:29Conclusion & Future Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What powder is recommended for lighter bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor?

For lighter bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor, powders like Reloder 15.5 can be very useful because they offer more utility when case capacity becomes a limiting factor compared to heavier powders typically used for 140-grain bullets.

What are the key components used in the 6.5 Creedmoor reloading test?

The test utilized 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical bullets, Reloder 15.5 powder, CCI BR4 primers, and Starline brass. The bullets were seated to an overall length of 2.675 inches using a Wilson die set.

What were the accuracy results for the 130gr Berger Hybrid with Reloder 15.5?

Accuracy varied, but impressive groups as small as 0.39 inches were achieved with 36.9 grains of Reloder 15.5. The final group at 37.5 grains measured 0.74 inches, with a preceding 0.49-inch group before the last shot.

Were there any issues observed during the 6.5 Creedmoor reloading test?

Yes, initial velocity data showed significant inconsistency and high extreme spreads, which the instructor speculated could be due to a cold barrel or powder contamination. However, later groups demonstrated excellent accuracy and low standard deviations.

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