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127 LRX and RL26 for 2900 + didn't look for any more in my rebarreled Kimber longmaster 3/4 " 5 shot groups. My Tikka T3x didn't like this combo as much.
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RL 17, 123 Scenar, 28" Kreiger 1-8 3090 fps.
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143 eldx at 2800 via rl26
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2675fps from 22" Bergara Woodsman 140gr SST's & 42gr RL16. Have shot lots of 1/2" groups with this combo. Shot this buck a couple weeks ago at 315yds. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/FLsWYW1.jpg)
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If you're looking for speed out of a 6.5CM, then you may be disappointed. But, if you're after accuracy, then you're at the right place.
Do what the above poster suggested, and look into previous threads. You'll find some good info there.
I will throw this out there.......i'm shooting a Sierra 120 grain ProHunter, using Winchester 6.5 Staball, out of a 20 inch barrel, and if I remember correctly it chronographed at around 2900 fps. Might could have got more speed, but it was very accurate, and I was happy. Talked with a guy last week that claims he’s getting 3000 FPS with RL 17 and 130 bullets , sounds a little fast Same guy lies about his gas mileage....
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Hammer makes some lwt bullets, one in particular is their 85gr. Seems 3400 is easy to get with it and the 110HH also has a good reputation. Im considering them myself (though I haven't sprung for another 6.5 Creed yet.) I see it as more of a coyote/deer/antelope combo, same as I do the 243. If I just hunted deer/antelope, I know I would first use those fast Hammers ( because I'm weird that way) and then I'd have to play with the 139 Scenar-156 heavies. My problem is my 270 shoots the Barnes 110 TTSX and 110PHs like a bandit! ha. have a ball man!
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2600 to 2800 with 130-140gr bullets seems to be the sweet spot for the 6.5 CM. If you want much more than that then maybe the 6.5 PRC would be a better choice.
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope
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24" 2676 fps, H4350 140 Nosler AB
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2680 fps with 140 hot core's, 4350 and happy little groups.
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I’m getting 2960 fps using RL26 behind a 130gr Nosler Accubond w/Hornady brass.
Rifle is a LH Tikka T3X Superlite…24” barrel.
Restocked in a McMillan Sako Compact pattern(Hunters Edge w/ standard fill).
This rifle is my Mtn./Sheep Rifle. It is very light weight even without the “edge” fill in the stock and it shoots great!
As such, it is a hunting rifle. I could care less about 10 shot groups…in fact I’ve never even tried. But it’ll put 3 shots into .6” at 100yds consistently.😁
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