Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Long Range Hunting new Ruger 77 Target/Var in 6.5 Creedmoor

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NICE, I had no doubt the Rugers would do fine. If this round had come out first, the Creed would likely own more deer hunter dollars as the ammo is loaded to good speed and accuracy.

I have not played with that model Ruger, but if it's out the box, and the wood touches the bbl, it might be improved by floating the bbl.

That's not bad at all for gun/ammo out the box!

Thanks for the report. Any deer hunting on the agenda?

So, what's the consensus on the 6.5 Creedmoor for longish range hunting of game like mule deer, pronghorn, coyote? Typical western stuff short of elk.

Thats actually an old dime! The rifle came floated from the factory. I may take it deer hunting... it's a little heavy for the areas I hunt though.

I don't see why it wouldn't perform well on the above mentioned animals. Might be a little heavy for coyotes if you are trying to save the pelts.

I'd hunt with that in a heartbeat if you are not having to tote it around. That's why I asked, it was an old coin, silver is what 16-18 an ounce now Not one you see all the time, at least I don't, nice shooter.

As to the consensus on the 6.5C for hunting, same as a 6.5x55 or 260, any non dangerous game in NA to 300 yds, perhaps a tad further, and deer to 400 or further if you can place your shot. On larger than deer sized game, I'd avoid the factory amax loads and put an Accubond, TSX, or Partition, but 140 or heavier cup/cores will get the job done.

I have one of these on order now. I am hoping the high 30mm Ruger rings will let me mount my NF 5.5-22 X 50mm......

they do.....

Factory ammo chrono'd way slow out of mine.... 140's at 2635 and 120's at 2820.... Now, if I can only locate dies....

One never knows if factory ammo is under spec or if a bbl is slow. I have read the ammo is close/at spec FWIW. I would not worry and load your own per normal procedures watching for pressure.

I would look for 140 to be at 2700+ and 120 2900+ but not overly concerned if you don't get much more. It's enough for what that round is designed for IMO.

Their factory specs (I called) call for 2710 from the 24" pressure barrel and 2900 from the 120's. Their test sample was a little slow on that but, I am slower still out of the 28" Ruger. FWIW, Hornady used to load more H4350 in the 140's than is specified now. I will load a wee bit more powder in the case and see what happens....

I'd work in .5 gr increments but you are doing fine.

If you need, I can give you links, Zak Smith/Demogod site has info on the Creed, and many guys on snipershide forum are using it as well.

You have a good powder, just take your time. I doubt you will need to add more than 1/2 to 1.5 gr to reach a top load.

Those speeds you have now are not bad though. Good luck and keep us posted.

H4350....
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