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RL16 and 130 gr bullets in the 6.5 CM? #13134188 09/16/18
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,714 Likes: 11 P pathfinder76 OP Campfire Regular
OP pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,714 Likes: 11	Is anyone using this combination, and I’m interested in your thoughts. Thanks.

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Re: RL16 and 130 gr bullets in the 6.5 CM? pathfinder76 #13134418 09/16/18
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prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748	I ran some 130 Sierras. 2840 out of a 21” barrel. Haven’t found great accuracy with that bullet. Like to try some 130 Bergers.

Re: RL16 and 130 gr bullets in the 6.5 CM? pathfinder76 #13134968 09/16/18
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JimD. Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 318	44.3 with a 130 Berger is giving right at 2900 fps in a 21" Barrett FC. Three shot groups are 2" or a little less at 300 yards. The 129 Hornady was a little slower with the same load and right around the same accuracy.

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