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I have nothing but praise for McGowen -- first rate work and service. I have not changed points for decades and never have swapped barrels using a barrel nut & gauges. The text & photos showing how this is done are exceptional -- good work. As far as throat dimensions I like the round to fit...

I would bet that Hornady loads and will keep loading its factory 6.5 Creedmore 140 gr. ammo with H4350. I have noticed that H4350 while not producing the absolute highest velocities is very consistant from lot to lot and gives uniform velocities shot to shot. H4350 is even used in 6.5-.284's for 100...

I have a 6.5-.308, made before the .260 was developed, this is very close to the 6.5 Creedmore. One of the loads that I have developed is the 107 Sierra MK with 38 gr of Varget, my rifle has a 1-9 twist. For max velocities for hunting I use 46.5 gr of RamShot Hunter with 120 grain bullets. Varget lo...

thanks for the info -- I printed out the spread sheet. Having lots of different calibers to load for it sure helps to have some universal components like powders & primers. I hope to begin testing this September and I will be looking at velocities, accuracy, and primers. From casually going thru...

Never even shot one but gotta have. My plans are: Rebarrel MKII .223 Hawkeye to .204 Ruger, keep issue stock Barrel 1-11 twist, 4 lands & grooves, stainless, 24 inch, #2 to #5 contour? Intended bullets - 40 grain VMax, 39 grain Sierra Blitz King Intended powders - Re10X, IMR8208 XBR, H4895,Varge...