Reloader 6.5 Creedmoor

[Matt14]

Good afternoon,

I am very new to reloading and am attempting to reload 6.5 Creedmoor for a Savage 12 LRP. I will be using a Lee single stage loader and Lee Precision 4 die set. I will be using once fired Hornady brass. Unfortunately I think I have read to much info at this point because i am beginning to confuse myself. My questions involve case prep and bullet seating. So far I have deprimed and neck sized. After neck sizing a majority of the brass measures out to 1.914 to 1.917. My question is what length do I trim the brass to? Second I will be using 140 grain ELD-M bullets. Is 2.810 OAL correct? All the factory ammo I use is that length, and I am happy with the results I am getting. Any additional info or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Matt

[highpower790]

Get a reloading book or three and read them!It will contain most ,if not all the info you will need.

[Matt14]

Actually have three books. All my cases say they are within spec. Is the that good? The 3-5 thousandths of an inch will translate to OAL when seating bullets , is that OK ? am I over thinking this?

[highpower790]

Actually have three books. All my cases say they are within spec. Is the that good? The 3-5 thousandths of an inch will translate to OAL when seating bullets , is that OK ? am I over thinking this?

You are definitely over thinking.3-5thou is nothing to worry about!ITs worth showing the area you live, somebody might be willing to help you.

[Matt14]

Last question then... Do I need to trim at all as long as they aren't longer than 1.920? Thanks

[highpower790]

Last question then... Do I need to trim at all as long as they aren't longer than 1.920? Thanks

If you are within what a book shows,typically a spread of .010 will be shown ,you are ready to load.If you are excessive ,then a trim is needed.A little under(.005) is not usually a problem.