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!

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 shooting a 120 Sierra Prohunter and 6.5 Staball in the 6.5 CM and it's a deer killing combo.

StaBall and the 120 BT work well in a pair of 6.5s for me.