What powder does Hornady use in Precision Hunter 143 ELDX 6.5CM?

[RWT]

Apparently two of my CM’s like this load. I am just getting back into hand loading and looking to replicate the groups below.

What powder does Hornady use in the black box Precision Hunter 143 ELDX for a 6.5 CM?

Both groups shot out of two different rifles at 122 yards. 10 shot group. Both around 1” or sub MOA according to my app View attachment 1063715View attachment 1063716View attachment 1063717

 

[waspocrew]

What powder does Hornady use in the black box Precision Hunter 143 ELDX for a 6.5 CM?

Unfortunately, that isn't publicly available. Buy a couple of different powders (like H4350) and work up a load. Or, buy a case or two of that ammo and call it good.

 

[Sadie]

I would try and match the velocity you recorded and measure the cbto of the cartridges you used. Manufacturers may use a canister powder or they might have their own blend that is not available to us. Some one might be able to tell you what powders will match your velocity. I've only loaded the 6.5 for other people and I used h4350. Good luck.

 

[jjordan355]

You can certainly surpass Hornadys grouping with an even a decent hand load. 6.5 CM flat out shoots good unless you’re exceptionally terrible at reloading.

As stated above start with H4350. I use H4350 in mine and average 2735 FPS, 143 Eldx, and .45-.48” 3 shot groups with Peterson brass and 2775 with the same load and group size with starline brass. I have a factory ridgeline 6.5 and it’s just a hunting and occasional practice gun so I don’t bother with groups bigger than 3 shot for reasons of the carbon cracking with high heat on those.

 

[Kyguy]

Hornady changes powder based on supply.... that was the cause of the whole 7 PRC ammo fiasco a while back.

 

[GJ12]

I worked up to Hornady’s max load and length with H4350 and CCI 200s. 2720 out of a 22 inch barrel with great groups.