Load help for 6.5x284 with 130 gr Scirocco

Durwood

I'm looking for load suggestions for the above combo using H-4350 powder other powder suggestions are fine too. Looking for velocity! Thanks

Durwood

No suggestions??? Thanks in advance. This will be shot out of a Savage 116 with a 24" barrel.

Zee

This is the first load I ever worked up for my rifle. I used 130gr Scirrocco II No idea the velocity.

Durwood

Thanks Zee, that load should be a fast one. I'm going to start low and check my velocity as I go. If I can get 3000 fps or close I'll be happy.

MileHighShooter

I've seen dozens of loads on various forums of getting 140's up to 2900, I see no reason at all you won't be able to hit 3k with the 130gr.

Ernie Bishop

H-4350 will surely work, but if I had the barrel length you have, I would lean to H-4831sc first.

Jermanator

A few years back, I was looking for a load for the same bullet in .260. I called Swift. The owner called me back from home and gave me some recipes to try. I can't remember his name now, but he was a great guy. We talked for about 1/2 hour over the phone. It couldn't hurt to give them a shout. If not, Zee's recipe appears to be pretty effective with the 4831.

Zee

It's a hot load. Work up gently!!!!!!!!

Durwood

Thanks for all of the input. I made a call to Swift today and spoke with "Brad" he gave me some data as well. I believe I am going to stick with H-4831 and H-4350 with maybe one other powder if time permits. Interestingly, Brad said that 53.5 grs of H-4831 produced 2936 fps from his rifle. Don't know the barrel length etc on that one...

Zee

Mine has a 26" barrel.

Durwood

I'm going to hit the range this weekend. We'll see how close to 2950ish I can get without blowing a primer:yikes: