I got the day off to hunt for 6.5 Creedmoor bullet mfg.

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A-Max, 140gr , H4350, Reloader 17, are on the list. I doubt I'm going to find any of this. What else should I look for?
 
A-Max has been disco'd so you might find ELD-M's instead.
IMR-4451 is looking to be a solid alternative to the two powders you listed.
 
6.5 CM materials...

I've had very good results using CCI BR-2 primers for ammunition for my "serious" rifles. No results to report on 6.5CM, though. The new Nosler reloading guide #8 wants Federal 210's for primers in 6.5CM.

I do not use Federal primers when there is any alternative, simply because of their space-wasting and difficult-to-get-onto-a-primer-tray packaging. (And I don't care what excuse is used, either--please don't lets argue about that.)
 
I load the 6.5x47 Lapua, not too different from the Creedmoor. I have found that RL15 with the 123 grain bullets works very well, and H4350 is very accurate with the 139 grain Scenar bullets. I use a CCI BR4 primer.

Since the two are very similar cartridges I would anticipate good performance from these powders in the Creedmoor.

I have used N540 and RL17 also, but mine seems to prefer the H4350. I use .002" neck tension, have .003" clearance at the neck, and soft seat bullets for the best result. YMMV
 
I've had very good results using CCI BR-2 primers for ammunition for my "serious" rifles. No results to report on 6.5CM, though. The new Nosler reloading guide #8 wants Federal 210's for primers in 6.5CM.

I do not use Federal primers when there is any alternative, simply because of their space-wasting and difficult-to-get-onto-a-primer-tray packaging. (And I don't care what excuse is used, either--please don't lets argue about that.)
Primer brands differ little. Unlike with shot shells, when loading rifle ammo you can substitute any primer of the same type. (large rifle for large rifle) Then of course rework your load when changing components even though I have seen no difference when going from a CCI large rifle to a Win large rifle primer.
 
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