okay i have my dream rifle now in a 6.5-06 AI i need load data for 140 grn

[coug]

okay can any one give me a clue as to how to push a 140 grn vld to 3200 fps? I have just built a 6.5-06 AI on a remember 700 long action with a 28 inch heart bbl 1 in 8 twist. I hsve radio some stuff that leads me to believe I can get to 3200 fps with retumbo, RL 25, with this 28 inch barrel is this corect or will I need to use something more like RL 22 . thanks for any info.

 

[pdd614]

You could always start here, and work your way up.
http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

Just choose the 6.5-06. They don't have the vld, but this is where I would start. Keep in mind, the velocities listed are for a 24 inch barrel.

 

[jpwilly]

The handloading and reloading section would be a good place to check out.

 

[coug]

okay I haven't seen the reloading section yet thanks for the website

 

[Captcurt]

Don't think that it will happen.

I think that you may be stretching the velocity a little. Even with a 28" barrel I doubt if you can achieve 2900 fps with a 140 gr. The Nosler manual shows a max of 2860fps out of a 24" barrel. If you want to sizzel try the 100gr. You can safely crank it up to 3300fps.

 

[pdd614]

Captcurt, you can reach 2860 with the 140's in a 260. He won't have any trouble getting to the 3000 mark, but it may be a stretch to get to 3200. Only one way to find out.

 

[NCsmitty]

Loads for the 6.5-06 should be good starting points for the AI version. As noted by THR, use at your own risk. Start low and work up.

Here are some loads from Handloads.com. Select your caliber and view the bullet weights listed.

www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp




NCsmitty

 

[coug]

okay thanks for the site on loads. I am a long time reloader. I will get some loads off the site you showed. I was kinda hoping someone had one and could share there info . I like to push the envelope with all my rifles I will walk it up a half grain till I get the sighn to go back down. I sure hope this rifle don't let me down.

 

[pdd614]

Just don't expect that barrel to last very long. I wouldn't expect it to make much past the 1000 round mark.

 

[coug]

yea I know it won't last long but it will be fun. when it opens up im just gonna lop it of and have a 26 inch barrel.

 

[Kernel]

According to Powley’s equations, with 140 grain bullets, your ideal powder speed is in the range of RL-22 and N165. Velocity, with a top load, is estimated at 2,960 fps with a 28” barrel.

You might be able to push that some, but not to 3,200 fps. That’s more than 8% over what’s predicted. Powley’s formulas usually provide results that are within 5% of what’s possible in the real world.

If you wanted to try something slower, like RL-25, work up slowly. A compressed load might deliver higher velocities.

when it opens up im just gonna lop it off

Wouldn't the erosion occur in the throat? Cutting a recrowning wouldn't do much. You'd need to cut out the chamber, throat, and bad rifling, then rethread, and rechamber. I think you'd end up with something more like a 22"-23" barrel.

 

[Captcurt]

Hey PDD,

I loaded 120 gr near max in my 260. Book showed almost 3000fps but with my compact I was under 2800. I got rid of the compact before I could play with Nosler's 100gr partition.

The only 140gr that I have shot out of a 6.5 was out of a Swede. I couldn't find my reloads after a move and had to buy factory ammo. That is the only store bought rifle stuff that I have shot in 40 years.

And to think that the Europeans shoot 160 grainers out of these things.

 

[coug]

thanks guys . yes I do understand that I have to cut the chamber off but only a couple inches .

 

[redmule]

Cool rifle, I always liked the 6.5-06. Let us know how it works out. A long time ago I had an original 256 Newton. That old rifle taught me about fire forming cases and head space.

 

[Captcurt]

Coug,
Nosler is the only book that I have that shows loads for the 6.5-06 and they aren't for the AI. Shows R22 at max load of 50.5 gr., AA3100 at Max 50.5gr. and H4350 maxed at 48.5. Top speed is 2849fps out of a 24" barrel. The AI might kick you up 50 to 100fps, but that is merely a guess.