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Title: Help: 6.5 Creedmoor - 140 Grain ELD-M & Vihtavuori N555 Load Data & Tips
Post by: SukhaSD on March 24, 2024, 05:33:53 PM

Hi All

To preface - I'm fairly new to reloading, and have so far successfully reloaded for my .38 Lever Action only.

I am looking to start reloading for my Tikka T3x Tac A1, 24 inch Barrel.

The components I have so far are:
- Powder: Vihtavuori N555
- Bullet Heads: Hornady 140gr ELD-M
- Cases: Lapua SRP
- Primers: ???
- Dies: ???

Does anyone have load data for this Bullet/Powder combo, as well as recommendations for Primers and Dies?
I'm looking for accuracy as best as possible, as far out to 1000 yards and beyond.
I've been unable to find anything for the Hornady 140gr ELD-M, however data for the 147gr is available.
Happy to swap out the Bullet heads if need be (Berger 140gr?) but will definitely want to be using up the 200 that I already have!

Any and all advice/tips will be welcome.

Thanks

Title: Re: Viht N555 with Hornady 140gr ELD-M
Post by: Rob01 on March 24, 2024, 08:08:48 PM

Just use the Berger 140 data here. It gives you a place to start and work up.

https://www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data-tool-rifle-handgun-cowboy-action-shooting/#/imperials/1/95/-1/-1/140

Title: Re: Help: 6.5 Creedmoor - 140 Grain ELD-M & Vihtavuori N555 Load Data & Tips
Post by: autoxforfun on March 25, 2024, 06:42:52 PM

Vihtavuori has a very comprehensive set of load data on there website for the 6.5CM with a lot of bullet options. That should give you another data point to work with.

Title: Re: Help: 6.5 Creedmoor - 140 Grain ELD-M & Vihtavuori N555 Load Data & Tips
Post by: Bullet Jockey on March 25, 2024, 07:08:59 PM

6.5CM die (https://bulletcentral.com/micron-precision-series-sizer-die-6-5mm-creedmoor-full-neck-size/)

^^^ I like this die.

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