Lead Free 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition

ssssnake529 · Jan 26, 2018

Looking for a good factory round in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Lead free bullet with a high BC and good terminal performance.

I normally reload, but I just switched to lead free, and I'm not going to have time to work up a hand load before an upcoming Javelina hunt.

So, recommendations on a good factory option would be appreciated.

marksjeep · Jan 26, 2018

Pretty limited options. Barnes, Hornady, and Nosler all have lead-free variants for 6.5CM.

Good luck on the hunt.

N2TRKYS · Jan 26, 2018

Are the lead free bullets running fast enough to preform at a distance where a high BC beneficial?

375H&H · Jan 26, 2018

Of those 3 options I would choose Barnes TTSX as that is their long range round with high BC.

N2TRKYS · Jan 26, 2018

375H&H said:
Of those 3 options I would choose Barnes TTSX as that is their long range round with high BC.

I believe the LRX is Barnes' long range bullet. I know some folks that are using them and love them.

marksjeep · Jan 26, 2018

LRX http://www.barnesbullets.com/ammunition/vor-tx-lr-rifle/

Gunner46 · Jan 26, 2018

You're looking at a game animal just barely bigger than a 'Yote. Don't over think it! A 223 with a decent bullet is all you'll need. I'd be more worried about non-expansion from a Creed than anything else, or blowing a soft ball hole.

375H&H · Jan 26, 2018

N2TRKYS said:
I believe the LRX is Barnes' long range bullet. I know some folks that are using them and love them.

You are right but I'm only half wrong. The TTSX is offered in far more calibers and would be the long range option when the LRX is not offered.

mtmuley · Jan 26, 2018

I'd just use the TTSX. It will fly flat enough as far as you can kill something with a Creedmore. mtmuley

VikingsGuy · Jan 26, 2018

A quick search on www.ammoseek.com turned up a number of options of factory loaded TSX ammo in 6.5-manbun. Hopefully that should get you started in a pinch.

Bigjav · Jan 29, 2018

Hornady superformance would be my choice, they have a better BC than the Barnes and are screaming at around 3050fps

LuketheDog · Jan 29, 2018

Bigjav said:
Hornady superformance would be my choice, they have a better BC than the Barnes and are screaming at around 3050fps

My rifle didn't like this one, it was significantly less accurate than heavier 6.5 bullets.

Bigjav · Jan 30, 2018

I have also seen that Remington recently came out with lead free ammunition, i think it's a Barnes bullet. I haven't tried it myself but I've always had good groups with their cup and core ammo

MVRK28 · Feb 5, 2018

I am going to load some 120 gr GMX for my 6.5 here pretty soon. I've heard mixed reviews on the GMX, next option will be Barnes.

Beanland_fan · Mar 4, 2018

Nosler is loading the 120 grain E-tip in factory ammo: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/8...creedmoor-120-grain-e-tip-lead-free-box-of-20

Federal has the Trophy copper 120 grain (which I have read is the Nosler E-Tip): https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...rain-trophy-copper-tipped-boat-tail-lead-free

Don Fischer · Mar 4, 2018

Janvlina! Shoot I never sht ne, never even seen one but from what I read over the years I think the 22 mag with a 40gr bullet would work. I think if I was to hunt them I'd take my 243 with an 87 to 100gr bullet.

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