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6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!

February 22, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market.  The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent external ballistics of .264″ diameter bullets […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760

October 5, 2015 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760 The Sierra 142 grain MatchKing is a popular bullet for 6,5mm shooters.  According to Sierra, the 142 grain SMK has a sectional […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor reloading: Effects of cartridge overall length (OAL) on 142 gr Sierra MatchKing

September 7, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I’ve had great luck with the 142 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) in my custom rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.  A few posts I’ve read on various forums reported exceptional accuracy with short cartridge lengths placing […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor 142 Sierra MatchKing (SMK) H4350 Load Development

August 6, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I worked up some loads for my custom 6.5 Creedmoor precision rifle with a 22″ barrel using Sierra’s 142 Grain MatchKing (SMK) HPBT and Hodgdon H4350 powder.     According to Sierra, the 142 grain […]

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6.5 Creedmoor 142 Sierra MatchKing (SMK) H4350 Load Development

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