lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Who else is shooting them? I have just started testing them in a brand new 6.5SS w. 26" 1:7.5" twist. 156 Elite @ .010" jump vs. 140 Hybrid @ .020" jump Results are looking very promising so far. Once the barrel breaks in and speeds up, these are going to slay some game. Even at 2988-3027fps in a new barrel, they are no slouch. 200 yard group in 111*F, heavy mirage, and windy conditions 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tikka Report post Posted July 23, 2019 that's a good looking bullet/case combo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted July 23, 2019 No slouch at all. Should be a great bullet for the cartridges fast enough to push them. If you're shooting the 156gr @ 3027 FPS, how fast are the 140gr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 23, 2019 I have exactly 21 rounds through the new 6.5SS, all with the 156. Have not tried the 140s in the new one yet. But I have them running 3120 in my old 6.5SS. Have them up to 3166 in other 6.5SSs I have loaded for. I have 200 of the 6.5mm 131 Hammer Hunters in route for the new 6.5SS too. Hoping to push them 3160-3220+ when I get them in hand and load work complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, lancetkenyon said: I have exactly 21 rounds through the new 6.5SS, all with the 156. Have not tried the 140s in the new one yet. But I have them running 3120 in my old 6.5SS. Have them up to 3166 in other 6.5SSs I have loaded for. I have 200 of the 6.5mm 131 Hammer Hunters in route for the new 6.5SS too. Hoping to push them 3160-3220+ when I get them in hand and load work complete. Excellent, thanks. Obviously the 6.5SS is not comparable to my 6.5CM, and I won't be trying the 156gr myself, but I was trying to put things into perspective. Although with different powders, my 6.5CM pushes a 130gr Sierra @ 3060FPS and a 143gr ELD-X at 2750FPS. I was very surprised at the difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 23, 2019 I know some guys that are shooting the 150 smk with a 8 twist and are doing ok, what do you think about a 8 twist with the 156's? How do you think that 7.5 will work with a lighter bullet, say a 120? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Berger states "minimum twist rate" of 1:8" for the new 156.....but that is not necessarily the OPTIMAL twist rate. I shoot the 150 SMKs in my 1:8" 6.5SS with very good results. Both on target and on game. I am hoping for 3050-3100 once this barrel breaks in with the 156. I am sure I could get a bot more with NV565 or RL26, but I will be sticking with H1000 or possibly RL23 to keep it stable, accurate and clean. I think these bullets are much better suited for the bigger case capacity 6.5s. For a 6.5 CM, 6.5x47L, .260 Rem, 6.5SLR, etc. the max I would personally shoot is a 140-143. I run the 130 OTM in my 22" 1:8" 6.5SLR @ 2888 w. H4350. I could get more, but I will take the accuracy and stability over 50fps more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broadhead Report post Posted November 21, 2020 This is a year plus old thread but I thought someone might have put these to use on a coues by now. I have an extremely accurate load for it using N565 and am hoping the bullet performs well at distances up to about 500 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHOOTER Report post Posted November 21, 2020 I killed a coues buck with one last year. 520 yards entered behind the last rib exited in front of front shoulder. 156gr with MV 3000 fps . The deer didnt take another step. Lots of internal damage. Quarter size exit hole. Would use them again with confidence. I know a couple of people that used them on bull elk this year with good results. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted November 29, 2020 Me and my son both killed an elk and I killed a coues. Have done well for me in my PRC. The load I have worked up right now just got me through hunting season but hoping to tighten it up a bit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broadhead Report post Posted November 29, 2020 13 hours ago, shanehamblin said: Me and my son both killed an elk and I killed a coues. Have done well for me in my PRC. The load I have worked up right now just got me through hunting season but hoping to tighten it up a bit. Is it pushing the threshold of too much bullet for coues deer? I’m a little concerned that a closer shot (say inside 150 yards) might be be a mess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, broadhead said: Is it pushing the threshold of too much bullet for coues deer? I’m a little concerned that a closer shot (say inside 150 yards) might be be a mess. Thats a 28 nosler, 180 hybrid on a coues. Stay off the shoulder blade at close distance and all will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broadhead Report post Posted November 29, 2020 Perfect thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
