6.5 CM. 130 AB. RL 26. - 24hourcampfire

Anyone tried this? It’s been purported that 3000 FPS is possible with a 130 grain bullet and reloader 26. I’m working with a 26 inch barrel.

I don't doubt it, I have the 143 ELDX going 2930 with a 27 inch barrel.

Fastest I got it with no issues. 143 gr

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I think that it is doable. I have not used many lighter bullets in my Creeds, but in my .260s, I was a bit over 3000 using Reloder 17 in the 24-inch barrels with 129 Interlocks. Reloder 26 should do it with your long barrels.

2700-2800 with 129-143s is plenty for most jobs, IMHO. That's about where I was running 130 ABs in my 260s and 6.5x55 in the past.

New powders I am sure are great, but for decades the much larger case 270 was doing around 3k with 130s....in 22-24"

It would be interesting to know actual pressures....

How is case life for you folks? Hornady, Lapua or what brass?