Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 6.5 staball

I typically do the same. In this case, I only tested 0.050", 0.075", and 0.100" off the lands, and found that 0.050" off produced best accuracy and consistent velocities (small sample size), so I stopped. Did you also find best accuracy at 0.050" off?

Yeah, either Winchester or S&B. I'll take another look and see if its appearance gives a clue.

I haven’t had another chance to get out and test. The 45 grain load was the best performing one. I can tell you 129 LRX in my .270 WSM, I got as far as .110 off the lands and was not going any further or there wasn’t going to be any bullet left sticking out of the case. I may give that one another try, as I may have had a scope issue.

Please give us an update after you get a chance to shoot your tests.

Mine certainly looks Winchester-made. Even has *USA* on the headstamp.

I ran up to book max of 44g Staball, 127 LRX, Horandy Brass. Velocities were pretty low with CCI 200's. Ran up to max again with WLRM and got up to 2670 fps. Again this is with a 18.5 inch Tikka with can. I think I am going to push it a little harder, maybe 44.5g, .5 over Barnes data. The Barnes data seems conservative compared to other sources like Nosler and Hornady. They also don't make a distinction between the 127 LRX and 130 TTSX.

6.5 StaBall works well in my Weatherby MkV 7-08 with 120gr TTSX & Fed210. Good velocity and accuracy. A similar powder to Superformance. I purchased 8 lb, so I'm using it for years to come.
Mark&Belle

I just picked up 2#. Plan to load in .270 first. Actually pretty stoked about it. I hope all the good is true! We’ll see.

Buddy of mine is thinking of trying it in a 30-30, but I think it will be way too slow. Anyone they 6.5 Staball in a 30-30?

Way too slow I’d think. It’s similar to 4350 in burn rate from my experience

That is what I am thinking as well, don't think you can get enough in the case to get any speed out of it.

Both RL 16 and Staball 6.5 should get you about 2800 fps, in my 18" barrett fieldcraft I get 2790+ fps with 129 sst's with less than max loads.

Scheels had 45 pounds of it today. I bought 2 pounds to try. It was $39.99/pound..

It might be fun to experiment with 208/212’s in your 06’s

tried one shot last week in my new howa .06. 52 gr staball, 208 Amax, WW case, Fed 210. Pressure was mild, impact about 5 inches below my 155 zero.

Exactly. That is on my list. Wondering how it would work in the little 300RSAUM as well.. I had a box of 212's in my hand yesterday. They were $48. I can buy them for less money at the LGS here, if they still have them. I need to go and check today. Want to try that bullet in my new 300wby anyway.