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6.5 Ruger Creed
« on: February 11, 2020, 09:32:34 AM »
Nephew just bought one for predators and maybe deer. Told him we'll reload for it and get it dialed. Took it out yesterday, about froze :yike:. Not bad for a first round, like to see 1/2-3/4 moa. 100yards 1" circles 95 Vmax. It's a start anyways. Btw rugers accu trigger is pretty smooth 3-5 lb I believe.
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2020, 10:07:27 AM »
Middle load looks solid. Much less vertical  :tup:

With the two (.243 and 6mm CM) that I've shot and worked on, it seems the grouping is almost all horizontal just like that and I think @Karl Blanchard has said the same with his.

The trigger gets even better with the upgraded spring  :tup:

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2020, 10:17:16 AM »
I would run the Hornady 143 eld through it.

It will like them.

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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2020, 10:28:11 AM »
I would run the Hornady 143 eld through it.

It will like them.
+1 they just shoot too dang good not to.
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2020, 10:33:13 AM »
I wanted to like the eld just won't fly good for me...

Got better performance from Barnes Vor tx 127 and Federal accubond 140s...

Guess every rifle is different.

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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2020, 10:35:20 AM »
Ruger American specific.

About a 6 rifle sample size.

Best factory 6.5 cm groups I've ever seen are 143eld.

Very comparable to hand loads.

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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2020, 10:59:51 AM »
The middle target was 2/10 of a grain above book max Hornady 9. No signs of pressure. Next time I go out there I’ll take my Magneto speed and see what we can do. Bump it up a little bit see what happens. Tighter I hope. I did try the 129 SST’s they were not showing good results, but it’s still early.
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2020, 11:06:38 AM »
I've messed with quite a few RA's now and haven't had one not shoot very well. I'll second Jon and say replace that trigger spring asap. I buy the 1.5lb spring off Amazon for like $11. Action screw torque is a big issue with those stocks. Keep it even between the two as best you can and crank em down. 55in-lb.

I shoot the 140 hunting vld and also load the same powder charge under a 123 eldm in my nephew's rifle.  I'm a eldx hater but they do shoot well.

It'll do this with 5 shots till the cows come home with the vld's
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2020, 11:19:22 AM »
You don't have cows.

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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2020, 11:23:29 AM »
 :chuckle:
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2020, 11:26:14 AM »
You don't have cows.
tell me about it! I keep having to shoot 100 yard groups waiting for some to come home  :bash:
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2020, 11:30:06 AM »
All hat, no cows, and killer groups.

Me?
I prefer getting excited and jerking the trigger.
Comes from years of shotgunning.

I admire your ability to poke it in the same hole but it seems like you waste a lot of paper that way.

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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2020, 11:34:30 AM »
All hat, no cows, and killer groups.

Me?
I prefer getting excited and jerking the trigger.
Comes from years of shotgunning.

I admire your ability to poke it in the same hole but it seems like you waste a lot of paper that way.
I use gluten free recycled paper though so its ok :tup:
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2020, 11:43:34 AM »
Mr Karl recommended that trigger spring and it turned an already solid trigger into a much better one  :tup: particularly for those who are against file work and screw turning.
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Re: 6.5 Ruger Creed
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2020, 11:52:04 AM »
Just tossed the torque wrench in my rig.
Gonna tighten to 55 tonight.

 


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