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6.5 Man bun and StaBall 6.5 #18493923 06/10/23
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,825 Texas southtexas OP Campfire Tracker
OP southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,825 Texas	Yes, I went over to the dark side and decided to try the 6.5ManBun. Not a long range shooter, was mainly interested to see if I could get a load that would approximate my beloved 257R. So I'm looking at 120gr bullets, and as a result of some of the discussions here on the 'fire, I decided to get some Hammer bullets to try. Found some StaBall 6.5 which seems to be a highly touted powder for the 6.5CM. Sooo... anyone have any experience, or suggestions, that they would like to share for a 6.5CM using 120BTips, 99Hammers, and StaBall 6.5? TIA!

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Re: 6.5 Man bun and StaBall 6.5 southtexas #18494275 06/10/23
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,036 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,036 Battle Born	StaBall 6.5 works very well with 140's. I've never seen the need for a lighter pill in the creedmoor. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 6.5 Man bun and StaBall 6.5 bsa1917hunter #18494636 06/11/23
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,998 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker
Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,998 Cave Creek, AZ	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter StaBall 6.5 works very well with 140's. I've never seen the need for a lighter pill in the creedmoor. I agree. I'm closing in on 43gr+- with the 127LRX or 130 Hornady Interlocks for a deer size game load. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: 6.5 Man bun and StaBall 6.5 southtexas #18494737 06/11/23
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,206 The Pennyrile of Kentucky JamesJr Campfire Ranger
JamesJr Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,206 The Pennyrile of Kentucky	I am shooting a 120 Sierra Prohunter and 6.5 Staball in the 6.5 CM and it's a deer killing combo.

Re: 6.5 Man bun and StaBall 6.5 southtexas #18494798 06/11/23
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,150 KTN, AK AKduck Campfire Tracker
AKduck Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,150 KTN, AK	StaBall and the 120 BT work well in a pair of 6.5s for me. Yup.

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