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Anyone getting over 2,700 fps with a 140 from a 22" bbl.?

I'm curious as really no online data shows over 2,700 from a 22" bbl. (when extrapolating from a 24" or longer bbl.).

For sure the 260 will get there with 22", but what have you found with the Creed?


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I would be curious to see the real world speeds as well of the 140's in the Creedmoor.

In my current 260 Rem both IMR 7828ssc and H 4350 get 2675 fps with 140 gr Ballistic Tips from a 24" barrel. My original 260 did get a bit over 2700 fps from a 22" barrel but that was with R-P brass and IMR 4350. I like 130's these days though...........

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Brad, I get 2770 with Amax and H4350 from a 24. 2750 out of the other 2 24's.

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Mid 2600s for me shooting 140 ELD-Ms. RL17 has been the best in terms of accuracy and velocity (2660 and consistent .5" 3-shot groups from RAP with 22"). Others tried include H4350 and RL16.

Also, just over 2900 with 44.5 RL17 and a 125 Partition.

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123 Scenar 44.5 RL17 = 2950
140 ELD-M 41.6 IMR 4451 2550
Factory 140 ELD-M 2635
Factory 120 GMX 2925
140 ELD-M 44 RL16 2750 and .8" (Hmmm, guess I need to follow up with this one.) I'll load up more around here and report back.


Looking at notes, 42.5 of RL17 with 140 ELD-Ms was 2710. Just not as accurate as 41.5

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Brad,

If I were going to try for at least 2700 from a 22" barrel, I'd try Hunter--and in fact plan on doing just that, as soon as there's time to try some loads in a 22" RAR Predator.

Western's data lists 45.3 grains as maximum for 2779 fps from a 24" barrel. My first Creedmoor was a Ruger Hawkeye with a 26" barrel, and with 45.0 grains it got 2845 fps with the 140 Berger VLD.

I'm guessing in a 22" barrel it would get 2750 or so.


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Thanks gents, it's obviously possible then.

PRM, that RL16 data is interesting. I'm guessing 24" bbl as they don't say for sure.


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I believe it is 24".

I think you'll find the 6.5 CM aims to please.

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Originally Posted by Brad
Anyone getting over 2,700 fps with a 140 from a 22" bbl.?

I'm curious as really no online data shows over 2,700 from a 22" bbl. (when extrapolating from a 24" or longer bbl.).

For sure the 260 will get there with 22", but what have you found with the Creed?


New elk rifle, eh? wink

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22" Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM

140 Gr Hornady A Max, CCI 200 Primers, Hornady case,

43 Gr RL 17 equals 2713 FPS


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Originally Posted by MontanaMan
Originally Posted by Brad
Anyone getting over 2,700 fps with a 140 from a 22" bbl.?

I'm curious as really no online data shows over 2,700 from a 22" bbl. (when extrapolating from a 24" or longer bbl.).

For sure the 260 will get there with 22", but what have you found with the Creed?


New elk rifle, eh? wink

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He's a daisy if he don't.

(actually I'm just funnin' him)

I can't imagine Brad falling for the CM for elk............but I might be totally wrong. grin

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
Brad, I get 2770 with Amax and H4350 from a 24. 2750 out of the other 2 24's.


Huntsman, ever used the Amaxs on elk? I'm playing with ELD-Ms right now but considering others for hunting. No shortage of good choices.

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Originally Posted by prm
Originally Posted by huntsman22
Brad, I get 2770 with Amax and H4350 from a 24. 2750 out of the other 2 24's.


Huntsman, ever used the Amaxs on elk? I'm playing with ELD-Ms right now but considering others for hunting. No shortage of good choices.


You hit the nail with the fact there are lots of good choices. The A-max is not one of them for elk. The ELD-X may be OK, but there have been problems with jacket separation on elk.

I would stay with Accubonds, Partitions, or monos for elk. There is no reason to shoot an elk with a target bullet.


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Why not use the 143 ELD-X on elk? That's what it's made for.

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Brad,
The 140 Hornady factory A_Max in my 22" 6.5 Creed averaged 2630fps for 10 shots.
143 ELDX, 41.0 RL17, Fed GM210M averaged 2754fps

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Huntsman, ever used the Amaxs on elk?


Not yet. But I ain't afeared to.....

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Out of my 22" barrel with 140 eld-m and h4350, the average velocity is 2735 fps using a labradar at 15 deg Celsius. I have a standard chamber and load to mag length (2.8"). I tweaked some variables in Quickload to match the actual results I'm getting in the field and it predicts a pressure of approx 61,000 psi. The brass has been used 10 times now, not all with same load, and no signs of a problem.
I shot these bullets all summer because of good availability and decided to hunt with them as well after reading in one of Nathan Fosters books that the 140 Amax is a really good performer on game between 2750 and 1800 fps. I shot 1 mountain goat(100 yds) and 2 good sized november 4 pt muleys(60 yds & 20 yds) with them all by neck shots. I'm not sure if the eld-m is constructed the same as the Amax but it got the job done on these 3 neck shots. I will probably switch the 143 eld-x now that it is becoming more available just to be safe.

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FWIW, I shot the 140 ELD-M again with RL16, and two shots at 43.5 registered 2727 and 2721 on my Magnetospeed. 22" barrel. A three shot group was .6".

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I got avg velocity of a 2740 with 42 grain of RL17 and 140 Speer hot-cor from 22" RAP. Not sure if my chronograph is accurate though. I'm beginning to get suspicious of it. Accuracy was outstanding though!

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Brad, RL16 update for you. Shot 140 Partitions and went up to 43.3 gn of RL16. Velocity was 2778 and three shot group was .43". To say I am pleased is an understatement.

I also shot 2x 140 ELD-Ms with RL 16 in 12-15 deg temps for 2749/2742. Then today shot the other two at 70deg and got 2749/2727.

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