28 December 2002, 19:14
<Sniper>6.5 STW Reloading info
I saw where Saeed had done some reloading but only up to 100 grain bullets. Anyone have any info for projectiles up to 140 grains?
29 December 2002, 07:15
lofterSaw one for 75gr H4831 nosler 120 BT....I haven't loaded for this wildcat and this info is second hand. May try writing Hogdon's. their new Retumbo powder may do well with 140's. also might look at RL25....H870 if you can find any.
29 December 2002, 16:49
Idaho ShooterLayne Simpson reviewed the 6.5 STW in Sept. 1999 issue of Shooting Times. Here are some loads which he recommended for 140 gr bullets.
140 gr Barnes X --- 88.0 gr AA 8700 --- 3318 fps
140 gr Horn spirepo 73.0 gr RL25 ------ 3219 fps
140 gr Nos Part --- 72.0 gr IMR 7828 -- 3215 fps
------------------- 86.0 gr H5010 ----- 3247 fps
------------------- 88.0 gr H870 ------ 3319 fps
------------------- 90.0 gr AA 8700 --- 3316 fps
140 gr Sierra spibt 78.0 gr H1000 ----- 3257 fps
140 gr Sierra MKHP- 88.0 gr H870 ------ 3306 fps
140 gr Speer spitSP 73.0 gr RL22 ------ 3241 fps
142 gr Sierra MKHP- 88.0 gr AA8700 ---- 3330 fps
------------------- 88.0 gr H870 ------ 3312 fps
Idaho Shooter