The 5 Best 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Loads

[Hunter07]

I haven't hunted with my 6.5 Creedmoor. I've only shot steel targets out to 1000 yards. I use Hornady 143 Gr. Precision Hunter, or Hornady 140 gr. BTHP Match, or Hornady 147 Gr. ELD Match ammo.

No matter what you read in the sporting press or hear around the gun counter, the 6.5 Creedmoor is not a giant killer. It’s not Thor’s hammer or a Storm Trooper’s blaster. What it is, is a very flat-shooting, light-recoiling, yet hard-hitting cartridge capable of handling non-dangerous game all over the world. That makes it well-suited to all sorts of hunting and all sorts of hunters.

The 6.5 Creedmoor works astoundingly well on varmints, feral hogs, pronghorn, whitetails, mule deer, black bears, and even on animals as large as kudu, elk, and moose. Here are five of the best factory hunting loads currently offered for the 6.5 Creed. I have field tested every one and can tell you from experience that they work when and where it really counts.

https://www.fieldandstream.com/story...gXcv9furYJ6Dgo

[JD Miller]

I shoot 140 and 160s out of my 6.5 x55s. Winchester M70 and Mauser rifles

160s are cool

What make rifle ya got?

[Hunter07]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

I shoot 140 and 160s out of my 6.5 x55s. Winchester M70 and Mauser rifles

160s are cool

What make rifle ya got?

Click the 4th dot under the RW&B rifle, to see which one I have... https://www.howausa.com/rifles/apc_rifle/

FEATURES
Available Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel: 24" Heavy Threaded Barrel 5/8"-24

Design Options: Grayscale American Flag
Weight: 12.3 LBS

Rot: 6.5 Creedmoor – 1-8"

All Cerakoted Chassis System
Hogue Finger Groove Pistol Grip
10 Round Detachable Magazine
2 Chamber Muzzle Brake
LUTH-AR MBA-4 Fully Adjustable Stock
Available Rifle Only or Package
Package includes –
Nikko Stirling Diamond 30mm 4-16×50 Long Range Scope
6" – 9" Adjustable Bipod

[JD Miller]

My winchester m70 6.5 with leupold scope looks like this
https://images.gunsinternational.com...419858EEF8.jpg

[Hunter07]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

My winchester m70 6.5 with leupold scope looks like this
https://images.gunsinternational.com...419858EEF8.jpg

Nice!

I changed out the short 6"-9" bipod for a taller 9"-13" bipod, and added a larger bolt knob. Someday I'll change out the 'feet' on my bipod for these: https://www.accu-shot.com/catalog_ne...leat-feet.html

I do need to buy a couple more magazines but, that and the 'cleat feet' can wait until the weather warms up.

[bill3542]

Originally Posted by Hunter07

Click the 4th dot under the RW&B rifle, to see which one I have... https://www.howausa.com/rifles/apc_rifle/

FEATURES
Available Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel: 24" Heavy Threaded Barrel 5/8"-24

Design Options: Grayscale American Flag
Weight: 12.3 LBS

Rot: 6.5 Creedmoor – 1-8"

All Cerakoted Chassis System
Hogue Finger Groove Pistol Grip
10 Round Detachable Magazine
2 Chamber Muzzle Brake
LUTH-AR MBA-4 Fully Adjustable Stock
Available Rifle Only or Package
Package includes –
Nikko Stirling Diamond 30mm 4-16×50 Long Range Scope
6" – 9" Adjustable Bipod

Same setup as my son's but he went with the 26 inch barrel... I've reloaded once fired Hornaday brass, 129-140 grain Hornaday Interlock or ELD bullets, CCI BR-2 primers and Win760 powder.

[Hunter07]

Originally Posted by bill3542

Same setup as my son's but he went with the 26 inch barrel... I've reloaded once fired Hornaday brass, 129-140 grain Hornaday Interlock or ELD bullets, CCI BR-2 primers and Win760 powder.

Sweet! How's it do poking holes or hitting steel at distance?

[bill3542]

Originally Posted by Hunter07

Sweet! How's it do poking holes or hitting steel at distance?

He needs to get it out more, I loaded 650 once fired Hornaday cases over a years time and he's barely got it broke in.

These kids nowadays.... if it was mine I'd be popping groundhogs at 600 plus yards with it.

[Hunter07]

[graynote]

Which round for hunting depends on the game. But I’ll venture to say a Barnes 127 gr LRX should be appropriate up to elk.