143 ELD-X 6.5 CM data request

[Bainter1212]

Hey all,

Can anybody post up the 6.5 Creedmoor page from their Hornady manual? I am looking for load data for the 143gr ELD-X. My manual is too old, doesn't have that bullet. Not looking to buy a whole book just for that.

Thanks!

[eaglemike]

As an FYI, you can buy the data from Hornady through their app for $.99 per cartridge.
Whole set/book of data is $19.99 for those interested.

https://www.hornady.com/reloading/hornady-reloading-app

[Divernhunter]

You might look at the Hodgdon reloading data website. It may be there

[Spyder]

Tagging for info. I really like that bullet and the factory load shoots great in my rifle, but I have a couple hundred bullets to load when I get around to it also.

[G38xOC]

I didnt find any data on my hornady book . i picked up few hundreds and think I will use 140gr data and start low

[ar15barrels]

Hey all,

Can anybody post up the 6.5 Creedmoor page from their Hornady manual? I am looking for load data for the 143gr ELD-X. My manual is too old, doesn't have that bullet. Not looking to buy a whole book just for that.

Thanks!

Here is a quickload powder chooser simulation at 60,000psi:

Cartridge          : 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady
Bullet             : .264, 143, Hornady ELD-X 2635 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 46.210 grain H2O = 3.000 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 60000 psi, or 413 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 102 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

28 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 60%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Alliant Reloder-17 *T               95.2     42.5     2.76    2825   100.0    60000    9617   1.208  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16 *C *T           100.1     41.5     2.69    2815   100.0    60000    9591   1.204  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                      99.9     43.9     2.85    2795    99.8    60000    9893   1.217  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      94.3     42.5     2.75    2789    99.5    60000    9887   1.221  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        94.3     42.5     2.75    2789    99.5    60000    9887   1.221  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 *C                  96.5     42.0     2.72    2774   100.0    60000    9578   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP *C                        99.4     41.9     2.71    2774   100.0    60000    9450   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       98.7     42.1     2.72    2772   100.0    60000    9421   1.242  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 *C                        98.9     43.5     2.82    2769    98.3    60000    9878   1.214  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon LVR                         96.8     41.2     2.67    2768   100.0    60000    9428   1.222  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon CFE223 *C                   89.9     41.8     2.71    2768   100.0    60000    9362   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11                   92.8     40.8     2.64    2752   100.0    60000    9076   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Big Game                    89.8     40.7     2.64    2746   100.0    60000    8977   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895                            89.3     38.0     2.47    2738   100.0    60000    8968   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World SW4350               98.8     41.6     2.70    2732    99.6    60000    9369   1.239  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 *C               90.1     38.4     2.49    2731   100.0    60000    8941   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 *T                   101.5     42.3     2.74    2730    99.1    60000    9334   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350                            99.6     42.2     2.73    2730    99.2    60000    9315   1.223  ! Near Maximum !

[BrassCase]

I have both the Hornady and Lyman data for that bullet, which powders do you want to try?

[Bainter1212]

I am looking at using H4350 right now

[ar15barrels]

I am looking at using H4350 right now

Start at 41gr and work your way up from there.
You will run out of room in the case pretty quickly.

[Lozoya37]

I use 41.9 gr of H4350 on 140gr ELD’s to magazine length, lapua brass, federal match primers. I have some 143’s and I’ll be using the same load for them and after metering make adjustments.

[broadside]

I don't know if you have been using those bullets in the past or if they have improved quality, but when my brother and I tried them about 5 years ago with a precision seating die that used the ogive to seat, they were very inconsistent OAL due to jacket variation.

We switched to ELD-M and never had that problem again.

[BrassCase]

H4350 Hornady 143 gr. ELD-X

Hogdon coal- 2.800"
Start Max Vel @ max
35.9 41.8 2719

Lyman coal- 2.820"
Start Max Vel @ Max
35.0 39.5 2660

Hornady coal- 2.800"
Start Max Vel @ Max
35.6 41.5 2700

Data looks pretty consistent.

[Darklyte27]

Start at 41gr and work your way up from there.
You will run out of room in the case pretty quickly.

reviving a old post but, starting so high? I saw the other post manual starting was at 35ish grains. How about starting at 37 or 38? and increments .3 or .5?
then fine tune .2 .1 after groups?

[G38xOC]

i had good results at 42.5gr average 2805 hornady brass 2.840 coal