I don't even reload. I just love watching these videos. I'm sure I watch this one when it first came out and now I find myself watching it again two years later and it's still super entertaining. Thanks for all your work and sharing of knowledge
So I work 3rd shift. Got home this morning and ran out to the deer stand when I got back to the house I had planned to go straight to bed so I can feel refreshed at work tonite, decided I'd check my subs for a new vid before bed and what do I find?? An over an hour long reloading video. So much for that getting well rested before work idea
So this is the first video that I have watched that makes me feel like I can do this. Love your explanations and ability to keep the technical jargon down to a minimum. Time to buy some reloading equipment. Thanks for the awesome video!
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I liked subscribed and saved. I used to reload for everything from 1980-90 but life changed and now I’m old and want to start again. Everything you said makes good sense. Looking forward to watching your videos and relearning. Thanks.
Hornady recommends that you do not over tighten the zip spindle. If you have a primer that is extremely tight (usually one that has a military crimp) or a flash hole that is way off center, the whole zip spindle assembly will "zip" up instead of breaking the decapping pin, or breading the zip rod. I use the universal decapping die from hornady and it has saved me quiet a few times when decapping 5.56 brass.
Wow, an amazing amount of info here! I'm super stoked for this series. As you know I'm looking to get into a 6.5 Creedmoor as well. The timing of this is perfect for me as I can learn before laying out the cash for dies and components. I'll probably be lagging behind a few months, which should work out well. Thanks Johnny!
Congrats on getting the new "toys". I use the full length dies for the new brass then use the Hornady neck size die after fire forming. They are working reasonably well. So far, I have not used the brass any more than 3 times. I find it helpful to label all the parts some how. I can put them in a labeled plastic bag ... like having 3 seating stems that have a similar appearance. I also find it helpful to put all my data into a spreadsheet. In not to long you will have a LOT of data.
Watching this video reminded me of a lesson I learned while evaluating the fired headspace and other dimensions in my 6.5 CM. I found there is a big difference between fire forming with a 95 grain Hornady V-MAX and a 143 grain ELD-X. For example, the headspace on new/virgin Lapua brass was 1.553". After firing a 95 grain V-MAX, the headspace only grew slightly to 1.554" and the case head diameter was unchanged. However, after firing a 143 grain ELD-X, the headspace grew 7 thousands to 1.560" and the case head diameter increased by 2 thousands. Subsequent tests with Hornady brass yielded similar results. Bottom line: you'll get more consistent brass after fire forming with the larger bullets.
you should take a sharpie or nail polish and mark the different seating stems in different colors and put a dot on the boxed of bullets that go with it so in future videos you are not messing around looking for the correct seating stem.
Thanks for the video, you couldn’t make it any simpler than this. As many reloaders know there is so much more you can learn to really dial in your seating depth more accurately, as well as measuring your rifles chamber first so you know exactly how far your bullets need seated in your brass in relation to your rifling lands of the barrel when chambered. As you stated this was a very basic video, and you emphasized to keep learning so this is exactly what you said, the bare basics! Good luck with your channel, and for keeping it simple, many reloaders have great techniques for extremely precise reloads, but many of these videos can seem overwhelming and intimidating to many. However as a person studies and watches enough videos, you then start to understand exactly just what to do if you want match accuracy reloads with consistency. God bless and be safe everyone.
Long but good video, sir! While this geared for a cartridge I’ll probably never own (expensive), much less reload, I still glean loads of information from you, which will help me out sometime soon after the new year when I plan to start nervously reloading .223. So, thank you for your diligence.
I faithfully followed your 300 Blackout videos. Now I'm interested in learning 6.5 Creedmoor reloading so I am eager to dive into this series. Thanks for all you do.
I went to a Hornady reloading class when I was first starting out. The instructor spoke highly of the "zip spindle" design. It is supposed to by threaded in and out by hand. However, if you get a stuck primer or mis-aligned case, the spindle will slide out of the die instead of breaking your decapping pin. Hope that clarifies the design.
oh yeah, the zip spindle have saved me from the same faith the RCBS die suffered - a missaligned case made the expander pin hit the side, on the hornady it just sounds like something rippin' but the pin and case is fine. On rcbs i just meet resistance, and ended up making me a new fish hook, albeit a bit dull. Thank god the LEE pin fits the RCBS dies.
Looking forward to this series SO much, as I just bought a new Savage in 6.5 CM Also ordered the Starline brass with small primer pocket. Keep up the great work Johnny!
I'm still pretty green as far as reloading. Your video has been an amazing help in figuring out exactly what my dies should be doing and how to get them set up properly.
smaller diameter of the primer means less surface area for back-pressure to push on, which in turn less force acting on the walls of the primer trying to overcome friction fit between wall of the primer pocket and primer wall. stick with small primer for brass longevity.
i finally broke down and bought a powder dispenser.Lyman gen 6 and your videos and the way you explain things is why i bought it.I did my own research but your thoughts pushed me toward the gen 6.
Johnny, I love your channel. I just started into reloading and you have taught me 90% of what i know. I just got a bit crazy and ordered a browning xbolt in 26 nosler. crazy good ballistics and sky high muzzle velocities. I know you had a bad experience with 22 nosler but would be cool if you got interested in 26 nosler and did a short series on it. Thanks man, keep filming.
Great presentation. Continuity very was smooth. I’m just starting load development for my 6.5 Creedmoor and posted a seating depth question on several reloading sites. Your site / name came up as a good resource for seating depth variables. Glad I spent the time watching (recently bought a Hornady die set) as I picked up some valuable information.
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So heres how i determine my COL on the cheap. Buy a wooden dowel slightly smaller than the size of your bore, just enough so that it doesn't wiggle much. Probably run you about 10 cents at home depot. Close your bolt on an empty chamber and insert the dowel down the barrel until its resting against the bolt face. NOTE: Make sure your not on the ejector or it will completely screw your data. With it resting on the bolt face, make a mark at the end of your barrel. Next, take an empty piece of brass and start a bullet. Leave it way long. Chamber the dummy round. Insert the dowel again until its just touching the tip of the bullet. Dont push the bullet deeper into the case. Make another mark at the end of your barrel. The resulting measurement between marks will be the COL from the bolt face to the lands! Works great. There, my long winded 2 cents worth.
Great video. I crimp all my rifle rounds and have seen my spreads cut in half. I use a Lee FCD for all calibers and my Savage 12FV in 6.5 Creedmoor regularly holds .5" groups or less using Win 760 and 120gr PPU OTM bullets. Might be a good video (short) comparing an identical load crimped and uncrimped, 25 rounds of each with group sizes averaged for final comparison.
Saving this to watch tomorrow. Super excited to see what you have to offer in this realm. The Savage 10 is looking like a solid homecoming gift to myself come January.
If you have the zip spindle to the right tension, the treads will give instead of breaking the decapping pin. Basically a force limiter if used correctly. I tighten mine to where they are just a bit tighter than where it slips on the threads. Saved my decapping pin a couple times now.
Great video! I got the Hornady creedmoor match set and have been really impressed with their full length die. It takes way less force to size brass than I've ever experienced.
Loading with Hornady once-fired brass, 140gr ELD-Ms and the Custom Grade II dies, I get .002 or less run-out on every 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge I load. I am using the second seating stem that comes with the dies. I thin you will be VERY happy with those dies.
Thanks for the video. I'm going to maybe help save some time. I've been shooting and reloading 6.5 for almost 2 years now after I got a RPR. I started off using Hornady brass but have since switched to Lapua which is more expensive but well worth it. My SD's and groups improved considerably. Using new Lapua brass, I Full Length resized it using my Lee F/L die making sure to lube the inside of the necks as well. I then trimmed it using the Lee trimmer. I switch from the 140gr Hornady ELD-M to the 147's which I think my RPR likes better. I was able to achieve .42 MOA using 42.4 gr of H4350 and CCI 450 primers (*Disclaimer, please do your own ladder load testing as these are above published max loads). My bullets are seated using a Whidden micrometer seater. My bullets are about .0200 off the lands. SD's are like 2.6 - 7 consistently. FPS is about 2700 or so depending on weather. I'm a bench rest shooter, not a hunter so you may find something else works better for your application. Good luck!
Use a magnet on the stem to lower it in or take it out of the die. Just an idea I had. Anyway. Great video. First comment but I have been watching for a few months. Definitely loving that Im on board for the 6.5 cm journey. Happy holidays sir
Johnny your channel has been an epic resource for getting started reloading for my Tikka T3x in 6.5 Creedmoor. Thank your for your time and effort! For the most part my loads shoot well but there is one bullet that I have been having a really hard time with: The Hornady 120gr GMX 6.5mm. I have tried several different loads, and I have pretty much given up on this bullet for my rifle. If you would like, I can send you my remaining box of 50. Maybe you will have better luck making it shoot out of your gun, and perhaps create a video on it in the future. It would be a fantastic resource for those that hunt in the communist republic of California, as it is a very popular bullet, and lead core bullets are banned there. Let me know if this is something that you are interested in doing!
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I’m just getting into reloading and it was great to see the process and hear the commentary. Between your videos and the reloading manual, I learned quite a bit and felt pretty confident and comfortable as a first time reloader. I went out to the range yesterday and shot my hand loads for the first time and was very pleased with the results. Shot 9 five shot groups with my Savage 10 BA Stealth in 6.5 and median group was 0.68” center to center. Thanks again!
Forgot to mention something for the wooden dowel trick if its not already obvious. This process will give you the max COL for a specific bullet. You need to repeat the process every time you change bullets. I just write the bullet, rifle and measurements down on the dowel and save it for future reference. I can usually get two different bullets for the same rifle on one dowel. One on each end. Anyway...
I get hang fire with small rifle primers just like you showed in your series on hang fires. Feels like shooting with percussion cup with that slight delay before the bang. I switched to using large primers only now.
Johnny, I am just starting out as a reloader to begin with and my first to reload will be 6.5 creedmoor. I just happen upon this video first in my search and must say - I am very impressed with your instruction. I appreciate that not only you follow through to a very detail of reloading as you know it, but you also back it up with the research you have done for the video . I also appreciate that you are not rushing through your explanations and come back to parts where you need to clarify something. Thank you. With that said I have a question. As it stands I have a lot of gear to purchase. What would be the optimal list to start with and get into the process without having to say - darn it, I need to order this or that item and putting it on hold? I know that you mentioning few items in this video and perhaps I need to watch other videos by you on the reloading to find those items as a separate brand or type is being mentioned. But, if you were to bring a complete novice into this process what would be the startup list to produce one complete round? I much appreciate your suggestion.
El Cap, I cant recommend Johnny's 'Beginners Guide to Reloading' video series enough. It's a LOT to watch, probably over 6 hours of detailed equipment, instruction, ect for beginning to reload any ammo. He starts with the Lee classic kit, and goes over what works, and what doesnt, ect
Great videos Johnny! Could you please do some 6.5cm videos with copper bullets. Here in California we are mandated to hunt with copper and there are very few videos/load information Your videos are very informative. Thanks!
If you have to change your primer punch, screw the long threaded stem out as far as you need to to get as much of the expander ball as possible below the base of the die and the. Lock the stem down tight in the die. Then, clamp the expander ball in a vise between wooden blocks and unscrew it with the die.
I shoot and hand load 6.5 CM. You have done so many load tests and collected a large amount of data. I think it would be interesting if you did a video summarizing your top 3 best (preferred?) loads. The list would include top 3 bullets, powder, & primers and which combination yield the best accuracy. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for your work in making them. (:- D
You would probably be surprised how well match kings work on deer! I use them in everything from 243 all the way up to 300 rum on deer and they are devastating on deer never used them on anything bigger than deer tho. They preform just like the eldx or Berger’s in all the deer we have shot with them and that’s probably somewhere around 25 deer over the last 5 or 6 years
Gonna start reloading 6.5 creedmoor so I'm watching your videos to get an idea on loading 6.5 creedmoor I've never loaded for a bolt gun before always been auto loaders I wanna try to get a good hunting round with good accuracy even tho federal fusions and norma whitetail does decent I think I can get more outta my savage axis
im thinking of buying a 6.5 creedmoor here in the uk for deer and long range varmint, looking at the factory ammo over here priced at £279.00 per 100 rounds, id imagine you could make a massive saving by reloading
LOVE the video, just looking into reloading for the first time... dont have a clue what equipment i need or what to do. This is awesome info for someone brand new or someone doing it for a while. Curious why youtube wont let you put links to products. Any way you could put just the model numbers in the description? (Die kit, micrometer, shell holder, stem, etc. So a guy can be sure hes looking at the right stuff?) Thanks again so much!!!
I just bought the Microjust from Cabela's and it has dark markings on the top cover. You might want to complain and ask if they can send a different cover for the Microjust so you can see the numbers.
Great video btw Johnny. I looked at Hornady's website and they show the C.375 bushing as the one for the 6.5 Creedmoor just some FYI. Keep the great videos coming.
Lapua brass 1.92 with Berger 140 grain hybrids 2.810 and 42.5 grains of H-4350 in my tikka tac3 gives me approximately 0.45 inch groups at 200 @2775fps, no problems getting out to 1000yards.
It looks like the treads are flat bc of the compression lock. If the treads were regular cut they would cause grooves in the compression fitting once it’s tightened down.
I had the same issue with the lee dies and the 140Eld I took a drill bit and extended the relief hole in depth only. Seems to work. Interesting that they don't mate without modification or multiple inserts
Really great video! I realize I'm weighing in, late to the party, but in terms of bullet seating dies I have not found a better one than Forster. It is unfortunate that right now you cannot find one and they are sold out everywhere 😣. I went ahead and bought a Frankfort universal seating die. I really hope it's not a piece of crap
If you are taking time to measure the powder charges for safety and accuracy might as well take the time to weigh each bullet out of the Hornady Box before using it. I've seen a 143 grain ELD-X bullets weigh from 142.5 to 143.3 grains .Weigh all 100 in the box at the same time and put them into [ .2 grains or less ] sub-groups with each other and this will also improve accuracy. I usually get about 70-80 bullets from the box that will weigh within .2 grains of each other and use them for reloading my batch of ammo.
Since it's been at least a year since someone last made an entry, I'm not sure if you are still monitoring this particular video. If you are would like to find out where you've moved the information that was deleted because of RUclips's censorship. I'm just getting started in shooting larger guns and found this video. Reloading I'm finding out is the only way to go, as it save me up to 50% off retail pricing, and your video is the first one I've watched on this subject. I found this very informative. You took the time to explain most things and took it for granted that the viewer would understand what you were talking about w/ some other things. Is there some place where I can find out a little more about your press? It's obvious you've been doing this for some time now. What sort of press would you recommend for someone like me - somewhat limited funds, undetermined amount of shooting time/rounds ergo not sure on the volume of reloading?
Its well worth ponying up for the micrometer seaters. I have been going more with Redding and Forster for seating dies as I cant read that damn Hornady Micrometer. Why in gods name did they not paint in the lines on the Microjust.
I sure hope you get to the H4350 and RL17 temperature sensitivity video, that's what I've been looking for. I can test the RL17 for you, but it will be at -10F lol
Great info, I am waiting on my Grendel brass and projectiles to come in. I got the Lee pacemaker Dies and I cant wait to get putting them together. I may have to order me a couple of those micrometers though. and has anyone told you that you sound like Deuce and Guns. Lol
I don't even reload. I just love watching these videos. I'm sure I watch this one when it first came out and now I find myself watching it again two years later and it's still super entertaining. Thanks for all your work and sharing of knowledge
So I work 3rd shift. Got home this morning and ran out to the deer stand when I got back to the house I had planned to go straight to bed so I can feel refreshed at work tonite, decided I'd check my subs for a new vid before bed and what do I find?? An over an hour long reloading video. So much for that getting well rested before work idea
If this video didn't put you to sleep I don't know what will.
So this is the first video that I have watched that makes me feel like I can do this. Love your explanations and ability to keep the technical jargon down to a minimum. Time to buy some reloading equipment. Thanks for the awesome video!
That's awesome, brother! It's very rewarding and not nearly as complicated as it might seem. Glad I could help.
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Thank you so much, you really help me out!
What I like about your videos is listening to your logic as you explain why you went in a certain direction. Very clear and interesting.
as someone who has been wanting to reload 6.5CM since they were invented you sure taught me a lot in this video. so i subbed ! thanks man.
I liked subscribed and saved.
I used to reload for everything from 1980-90 but life changed and now I’m old and want to start again.
Everything you said makes good sense.
Looking forward to watching your videos and relearning. Thanks.
2024 - November - still listening and watching you Shannon.
Hope you're doing well Champ 🏆😊
Holy smokes! An hour and ten minute Johnny video! Happy day! Happy day!
Hornady recommends that you do not over tighten the zip spindle. If you have a primer that is extremely tight (usually one that has a military crimp) or a flash hole that is way off center, the whole zip spindle assembly will "zip" up instead of breaking the decapping pin, or breading the zip rod. I use the universal decapping die from hornady and it has saved me quiet a few times when decapping 5.56 brass.
I didn't think about that! Makes a lot of sense now!
Wow, an amazing amount of info here! I'm super stoked for this series. As you know I'm looking to get into a 6.5 Creedmoor as well. The timing of this is perfect for me as I can learn before laying out the cash for dies and components. I'll probably be lagging behind a few months, which should work out well. Thanks Johnny!
This is likely the most well explained reloading on RUclips.
Congrats on getting the new "toys". I use the full length dies for the new brass then use the Hornady neck size die after fire forming. They are working reasonably well. So far, I have not used the brass any more than 3 times. I find it helpful to label all the parts some how. I can put them in a labeled plastic bag ... like having 3 seating stems that have a similar appearance. I also find it helpful to put all my data into a spreadsheet. In not to long you will have a LOT of data.
Watching this video reminded me of a lesson I learned while evaluating the fired headspace and other dimensions in my 6.5 CM. I found there is a big difference between fire forming with a 95 grain Hornady V-MAX and a 143 grain ELD-X. For example, the headspace on new/virgin Lapua brass was 1.553". After firing a 95 grain V-MAX, the headspace only grew slightly to 1.554" and the case head diameter was unchanged. However, after firing a 143 grain ELD-X, the headspace grew 7 thousands to 1.560" and the case head diameter increased by 2 thousands. Subsequent tests with Hornady brass yielded similar results. Bottom line: you'll get more consistent brass after fire forming with the larger bullets.
you should take a sharpie or nail polish and mark the different seating stems in different colors and put a dot on the boxed of bullets that go with it so in future videos you are not messing around looking for the correct seating stem.
Thanks for the video, you couldn’t make it any simpler than this. As many reloaders know there is so much more you can learn to really dial in your seating depth more accurately, as well as measuring your rifles chamber first so you know exactly how far your bullets need seated in your brass in relation to your rifling lands of the barrel when chambered. As you stated this was a very basic video, and you emphasized to keep learning so this is exactly what you said, the bare basics! Good luck with your channel, and for keeping it simple, many reloaders have great techniques for extremely precise reloads, but many of these videos can seem overwhelming and intimidating to many. However as a person studies and watches enough videos, you then start to understand exactly just what to do if you want match accuracy reloads with consistency.
God bless and be safe everyone.
Long but good video, sir! While this geared for a cartridge I’ll probably never own (expensive), much less reload, I still glean loads of information from you, which will help me out sometime soon after the new year when I plan to start nervously reloading .223. So, thank you for your diligence.
I faithfully followed your 300 Blackout videos. Now I'm interested in learning 6.5 Creedmoor reloading so I am eager to dive into this series. Thanks for all you do.
I went to a Hornady reloading class when I was first starting out. The instructor spoke highly of the "zip spindle" design. It is supposed to by threaded in and out by hand. However, if you get a stuck primer or mis-aligned case, the spindle will slide out of the die instead of breaking your decapping pin. Hope that clarifies the design.
It all makes sense now! Thanks!
oh yeah, the zip spindle have saved me from the same faith the RCBS die suffered - a missaligned case made the expander pin hit the side, on the hornady it just sounds like something rippin' but the pin and case is fine. On rcbs i just meet resistance, and ended up making me a new fish hook, albeit a bit dull. Thank god the LEE pin fits the RCBS dies.
Looking forward to this series SO much, as I just bought a new Savage in 6.5 CM
Also ordered the Starline brass with small primer pocket. Keep up the great work Johnny!
I'm still pretty green as far as reloading. Your video has been an amazing help in figuring out exactly what my dies should be doing and how to get them set up properly.
smaller diameter of the primer means less surface area for back-pressure to push on, which in turn less force acting on the walls of the primer trying to overcome friction fit between wall of the primer pocket and primer wall. stick with small primer for brass longevity.
i finally broke down and bought a powder dispenser.Lyman gen 6 and your videos and the way you explain things is why i bought it.I did my own research but your thoughts pushed me toward the gen 6.
LOL. “Look at all that room for activities”
Great use of a Stepbrothers reference.
Keep up the great work. Love the long videos.
I'm getting ready to start reloading 6.5 Creedmoor. This video was excellent. Thanks for sharing. Will become a subscriber.
Johnny, I love your channel. I just started into reloading and you have taught me 90% of what i know. I just got a bit crazy and ordered a browning xbolt in 26 nosler. crazy good ballistics and sky high muzzle velocities. I know you had a bad experience with 22 nosler but would be cool if you got interested in 26 nosler and did a short series on it. Thanks man, keep filming.
Great presentation. Continuity very was smooth. I’m just starting load development for my 6.5 Creedmoor and posted a seating depth question on several reloading sites. Your site / name came up as a good resource for seating depth variables. Glad I spent the time watching (recently bought a Hornady die set) as I picked up some valuable information.
I have watched this video over so many times. LoL I don't even have a gun yet
Going to get my CVA Cascade next Tuesday!!!
I vote you call it “Six and a half creedmoor”. Never heard it called that.
bakers half-dozen creedmoor
Six of one and a half a dozen of another creedmoor.
Six and five tenths mm creedmoor
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So heres how i determine my COL on the cheap. Buy a wooden dowel slightly smaller than the size of your bore, just enough so that it doesn't wiggle much. Probably run you about 10 cents at home depot. Close your bolt on an empty chamber and insert the dowel down the barrel until its resting against the bolt face. NOTE: Make sure your not on the ejector or it will completely screw your data. With it resting on the bolt face, make a mark at the end of your barrel. Next, take an empty piece of brass and start a bullet. Leave it way long. Chamber the dummy round. Insert the dowel again until its just touching the tip of the bullet. Dont push the bullet deeper into the case. Make another mark at the end of your barrel. The resulting measurement between marks will be the COL from the bolt face to the lands! Works great. There, my long winded 2 cents worth.
I'm starting to do research into reloading myself. Love your videos thank you so much for going into detail
Great video. I crimp all my rifle rounds and have seen my spreads cut in half. I use a Lee FCD for all calibers and my Savage 12FV in 6.5 Creedmoor regularly holds .5" groups or less using Win 760 and 120gr PPU OTM bullets. Might be a good video (short) comparing an identical load crimped and uncrimped, 25 rounds of each with group sizes averaged for final comparison.
Saving this to watch tomorrow. Super excited to see what you have to offer in this realm. The Savage 10 is looking like a solid homecoming gift to myself come January.
thejohnnybob buy one before Dec 31 and get a $100 rebate from Savage.
Dan Kerr Sadly I won't be back in the states before the end of December.
If you have the zip spindle to the right tension, the treads will give instead of breaking the decapping pin. Basically a force limiter if used correctly. I tighten mine to where they are just a bit tighter than where it slips on the threads. Saved my decapping pin a couple times now.
You’ll be happy you chose small primer. Only reason being the large primer stuff doesn’t last very long.
Great video! I got the Hornady creedmoor match set and have been really impressed with their full length die. It takes way less force to size brass than I've ever experienced.
Loading with Hornady once-fired brass, 140gr ELD-Ms and the Custom Grade II dies, I get .002 or less run-out on every 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge I load. I am using the second seating stem that comes with the dies. I thin you will be VERY happy with those dies.
Have been waiting for a T C compass in 6.5 cr for months now,can't wait to try some of your loads.
Great video! Thanks for putting the time to be thorough; I'll definitely refer to this when I eventually buy my Mossberg Patriot in "6 and a half" CM.
Thank you Johnny, So friken happy right now.
Neat trick with those split neck "gauges" - Thanks!
Those are called acme threads on the decapping pin they're used commonly in industry. They hold up better than typical threads under stress/pressure
Thanks for the video. I'm going to maybe help save some time. I've been shooting and reloading 6.5 for almost 2 years now after I got a RPR. I started off using Hornady brass but have since switched to Lapua which is more expensive but well worth it. My SD's and groups improved considerably. Using new Lapua brass, I Full Length resized it using my Lee F/L die making sure to lube the inside of the necks as well. I then trimmed it using the Lee trimmer. I switch from the 140gr Hornady ELD-M to the 147's which I think my RPR likes better. I was able to achieve .42 MOA using 42.4 gr of H4350 and CCI 450 primers (*Disclaimer, please do your own ladder load testing as these are above published max loads). My bullets are seated using a Whidden micrometer seater. My bullets are about .0200 off the lands. SD's are like 2.6 - 7 consistently. FPS is about 2700 or so depending on weather. I'm a bench rest shooter, not a hunter so you may find something else works better for your application. Good luck!
Use a magnet on the stem to lower it in or take it out of the die. Just an idea I had. Anyway. Great video. First comment but I have been watching for a few months. Definitely loving that Im on board for the 6.5 cm journey. Happy holidays sir
Johnny your channel has been an epic resource for getting started reloading for my Tikka T3x in 6.5 Creedmoor. Thank your for your time and effort! For the most part my loads shoot well but there is one bullet that I have been having a really hard time with: The Hornady 120gr GMX 6.5mm. I have tried several different loads, and I have pretty much given up on this bullet for my rifle. If you would like, I can send you my remaining box of 50. Maybe you will have better luck making it shoot out of your gun, and perhaps create a video on it in the future. It would be a fantastic resource for those that hunt in the communist republic of California, as it is a very popular bullet, and lead core bullets are banned there. Let me know if this is something that you are interested in doing!
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I’m just getting into reloading and it was great to see the process and hear the commentary. Between your videos and the reloading manual, I learned quite a bit and felt pretty confident and comfortable as a first time reloader. I went out to the range yesterday and shot my hand loads for the first time and was very pleased with the results. Shot 9 five shot groups with my Savage 10 BA Stealth in 6.5 and median group was 0.68” center to center. Thanks again!
Fantastic, comprehensive, detailed.
"look at all this room for activities!" that was hilarious.
I mark the bottom of the steams with different color sharpies.
When you get to the match type loads, Berger Hybrids are the way to go. No finicky with seating depth and not needed to be jammed into lands.
Forgot to mention something for the wooden dowel trick if its not already obvious. This process will give you the max COL for a specific bullet. You need to repeat the process every time you change bullets. I just write the bullet, rifle and measurements down on the dowel and save it for future reference. I can usually get two different bullets for the same rifle on one dowel. One on each end. Anyway...
I get hang fire with small rifle primers just like you showed in your series on hang fires. Feels like shooting with percussion cup with that slight delay before the bang. I switched to using large primers only now.
With the seating stem out put you allen wrench back up into the die, put the new stem in and lower in into place with lowering the allen wrench.
Very interesting press and video. Thanks Johnny!!!
Johnny, I am just starting out as a reloader to begin with and my first to reload will be 6.5 creedmoor. I just happen upon this video first in my search and must say - I am very impressed with your instruction. I appreciate that not only you follow through to a very detail of reloading as you know it, but you also back it up with the research you have done for the video . I also appreciate that you are not rushing through your explanations and come back to parts where you need to clarify something. Thank you. With that said I have a question. As it stands I have a lot of gear to purchase. What would be the optimal list to start with and get into the process without having to say - darn it, I need to order this or that item and putting it on hold? I know that you mentioning few items in this video and perhaps I need to watch other videos by you on the reloading to find those items as a separate brand or type is being mentioned. But, if you were to bring a complete novice into this process what would be the startup list to produce one complete round? I much appreciate your suggestion.
El Cap, I cant recommend Johnny's 'Beginners Guide to Reloading' video series enough. It's a LOT to watch, probably over 6 hours of detailed equipment, instruction, ect for beginning to reload any ammo. He starts with the Lee classic kit, and goes over what works, and what doesnt, ect
@@paulharveu526 thank you for that advice. I will definitely follow thru on that very soon. Have a great day. Serge
I noticed that on the Hornady website they recommend the C.375 bushing for the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Great videos Johnny! Could you please do some 6.5cm videos with copper bullets. Here in California we are mandated to hunt with copper and there are very few videos/load information Your videos are very informative. Thanks!
Hornady dies are great, i have some custom grade dies for .45 colt, im hoping to build a AR10 in 6.5 Creedmoor next year
Just bought a .308 lower for a 6.5 cm build. Looking at ammo I am also interested in reloading. Thanks Johnny for this info! Sincerely G.W.
I really like your videos. Thank you so much for what you do. I have learned so much.
If you have to change your primer punch, screw the long threaded stem out as far as you need to to get as much of the expander ball as possible below the base of the die and the. Lock the stem down tight in the die. Then, clamp the expander ball in a vise between wooden blocks and unscrew it with the die.
That should say "...below the base of the die, and then lock..." Too lazy to pull up desktop to edit:)
I can't wait for all the videos, I've been looking forward to this lol
Love you videos. Helped me learn a lot. I went to check overall length in my gun with the 143 eldx and mine is 2.688 which seems extremely short
I shoot and hand load 6.5 CM. You have done so many load tests and collected a large amount of data. I think it would be interesting if you did a video summarizing your top 3 best (preferred?) loads. The list would include top 3 bullets, powder, & primers and which combination yield the best accuracy. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for your work in making them. (:- D
You would probably be surprised how well match kings work on deer! I use them in everything from 243 all the way up to 300 rum on deer and they are devastating on deer never used them on anything bigger than deer tho. They preform just like the eldx or Berger’s in all the deer we have shot with them and that’s probably somewhere around 25 deer over the last 5 or 6 years
I had a set of Hornady dies for 7mm08 I loved them I always used Lyman does but I think I might use Hornady from now on really liked them
Thank you for making this vid. I look forward to seeing more. 😎👍🏽
Gonna start reloading 6.5 creedmoor so I'm watching your videos to get an idea on loading 6.5 creedmoor I've never loaded for a bolt gun before always been auto loaders I wanna try to get a good hunting round with good accuracy even tho federal fusions and norma whitetail does decent I think I can get more outta my savage axis
im thinking of buying a 6.5 creedmoor here in the uk for deer and long range varmint, looking at the factory ammo over here priced at £279.00 per 100 rounds, id imagine you could make a massive saving by reloading
You could use a magnet on a stick to lower the seating stem into the die without the worry of messing up the edge.
LOVE the video, just looking into reloading for the first time... dont have a clue what equipment i need or what to do. This is awesome info for someone brand new or someone doing it for a while. Curious why youtube wont let you put links to products. Any way you could put just the model numbers in the description? (Die kit, micrometer, shell holder, stem, etc. So a guy can be sure hes looking at the right stuff?) Thanks again so much!!!
I just bought the Microjust from Cabela's and it has dark markings on the top cover. You might want to complain and ask if they can send a different cover for the Microjust so you can see the numbers.
Great video btw Johnny. I looked at Hornady's website and they show the C.375 bushing as the one for the 6.5 Creedmoor just some FYI. Keep the great videos coming.
Solid info. Thanks. I should have checked their site.
Thats why we are here brother, to help each other out.
The bushing needed for the Hornady comparator for 6.5 Creedmoor is # 5-26.
"ridiculous giraffe throat" 😂
Lapua brass 1.92 with Berger 140 grain hybrids 2.810 and 42.5 grains of H-4350 in my tikka tac3 gives me approximately 0.45 inch groups at 200 @2775fps, no problems getting out to 1000yards.
Do you have a list of all the hornady components you have or got to reload 6.5 creedmoor?
I like superformance a lot for long barrels. It’s slow as hell but man you can get a lot of velocity out of it. It’s similar to 4831sc
It looks like the treads are flat bc of the compression lock. If the treads were regular cut they would cause grooves in the compression fitting once it’s tightened down.
I had the same issue with the lee dies and the 140Eld I took a drill bit and extended the relief hole in depth only.
Seems to work. Interesting that they don't mate without modification or multiple inserts
Really great video! I realize I'm weighing in, late to the party, but in terms of bullet seating dies I have not found a better one than Forster. It is unfortunate that right now you cannot find one and they are sold out everywhere 😣. I went ahead and bought a Frankfort universal seating die. I really hope it's not a piece of crap
You got a subscription bud.... many thanks from accross the pond ✔
Since the video, have you tried the Winchester Staball 6.5 powder with the 6.5 creedmoor?
My buddy shoots creedmoor, and he says try seeting some loads into the rifling "crush". His groups cut in half the size.
Another fine JRB video!
Absolutely favorite cartridge right now that BC is just soo nasty with the 140 grain
Missing your great videos.
Only powder I could find was h380. Not sure what performance I'll be getting. Going to try some 142 grain matchkings.
If you are taking time to measure the powder charges for safety and accuracy might as well take the time to weigh each bullet out of the Hornady Box before using it. I've seen a 143 grain ELD-X bullets weigh from 142.5 to 143.3 grains .Weigh all 100 in the box at the same time and put them into [ .2 grains or less ] sub-groups with each other and this will also improve accuracy. I usually get about 70-80 bullets from the box that will weigh within .2 grains of each other and use them for reloading my batch of ammo.
Hornady makes a OAL Gage, they work awesome! You can find the best OAL easy.
I need to reloading where do I buy components?
I'm doing this right now. Reloading my first batch of 6.5 CM
Since it's been at least a year since someone last made an entry, I'm not sure if you are still monitoring this particular video. If you are would like to find out where you've moved the information that was deleted because of RUclips's censorship.
I'm just getting started in shooting larger guns and found this video. Reloading I'm finding out is the only way to go, as it save me up to 50% off retail pricing, and your video is the first one I've
watched on this subject. I found this very informative. You took the time to explain most things and took it for granted that the viewer would understand what you were talking about w/ some other things. Is there some place where I can find out a little more about your press? It's obvious you've been doing this for some time now. What sort of press would you recommend for someone like me - somewhat limited funds, undetermined amount of shooting time/rounds ergo not sure on the volume of reloading?
Its well worth ponying up for the micrometer seaters. I have been going more with Redding and Forster for seating dies as I cant read that damn Hornady Micrometer. Why in gods name did they not paint in the lines on the Microjust.
I sure hope you get to the H4350 and RL17 temperature sensitivity video, that's what I've been looking for. I can test the RL17 for you, but it will be at -10F lol
Great info, I am waiting on my Grendel brass and projectiles to come in. I got the Lee pacemaker Dies and I cant wait to get putting them together. I may have to order me a couple of those micrometers though. and has anyone told you that you sound like Deuce and Guns. Lol
Oh Johnny, you crack me up. Good videos.
There is an extra seating stem under that small piece of foam in that Hornady box...
Ahh yeahhh, full length video 🤓
figured i wanted to learn to reload, your vidoes are really understanding thank you