Subsonic

[Foxyboy43]

Well in that case does anyone have any thing subsonic for a 6.5 creedmoor, mainly for shorter range rabbits

If you need to control rabbits you have good reason for a rimfire - can never have enough rifles…..

 

[Mike1979]

I love my 6.5 Creed but no way would I be shooting bunnies with it. That's a job for the .17 HMR

 

[MilesW]

Well in that case does anyone have any thing subsonic for a 6.5 creedmoor, mainly for shorter range rabbits

If you don't have access to Hornady Sub-X projectiles, there really is not a good option for the 6.5CM.
But, if you are willing to experiment, get a handful of Nosler 90gr Varmageddon's and a cupfull of TrailBoss. Pull the tips.
Do not try to dick around with any other powder. If you you can't scrounge TrailBoss, consider your quest over.

 

[tackb]

If you don't have access to Hornady Sub-X projectiles, there really is not a good option for the 6.5CM.

Do not try to dick around with any other powder. If you you can't scrounge TrailBoss, consider your quest over.

to my knowledge theres no .264 subsonic bullets available yet certainly not sub-x hornady , might be some obscure niche manufacturer available but i've not found them yet ? anyway nothing will survive a 6.5mm hole in the noggin or the heart least of all a rabbit ! Lehigh Defense these used to do suitable bullets

you are wrong regarding powder , i stock piled trailboss knowing it was getting banned but prior to it's introduction we used unique or red dot , and although i have not tried it yet i'm told tin star works well.

 

[Smellydog]

I love shooting subsonic or just super in my 3030.

Any bullet will do.

 

[Nickb]

Would be legal for hares though?

Not at night

 

[NullMac]

I reloaded 200gn Lapua special subsonic bullets in 308 ages back. Heavier is better. Used Trailboss not an option now I guess.

I would suggest it is an impractical load unless you have bad guys to drop with a headshot or fancy yourself as a poacher. The trajectory is more down than out.

A fun reloading project, fun to shoot on the range but thats it

 

[ashray]

IF you go down the subsonic route dont try your first 10 rounds with your moderator on !!

 

[shakey jake]

Not at night

I only shoot hares at night, that way bowland cant spot me and cry

 

[foxer1]

If you need to control rabbits you have good reason for a rimfire - can never have enough rifles…..

Already got 3 rimfires so wanted to try a different approach

 

[MilesW]

you are wrong regarding powder , i stock piled trailboss knowing it was getting banned but prior to it's introduction we used unique or red dot , and although i have not tried it yet i'm told tin star works well.

I suggested to try Trailboss only, not that there weren't other options. The rationale being the OP didn't appear to have a lot of knowledge of sub-sonic loading, so Trailboss which is the easiest powder to use for reducing loads would be the simplest and quickest way to determine the terminal performance and stability of the suggested bullet. If it met his needs, he could then work with an available powder, of which there are quite a few. I have played with close to 2 dozen pistol, shotgun and fast rifle powders over the years. Still occasionally load up a few with 50 year old Nobel PB.

 

[tackb]

I suggested to try Trailboss only, not that there weren't other options. The rationale being the OP didn't appear to have a lot of knowledge of sub-sonic loading, so Trailboss which is the easiest powder to use for reducing loads would be the simplest and quickest way to determine the terminal performance and stability of the suggested bullet. If it met his needs, he could then work with an available powder, of which there are quite a few. I have played with close to 2 dozen pistol, shotgun and fast rifle powders over the years. Still occasionally load up a few with 50 year old Nobel PB.

wise advice for inexperienced reloaders

trailboss is defo 'the' powder if you can get some

 

[MilesW]

I reloaded 200gn Lapua special subsonic bullets in 308 ages back. Heavier is better. Used Trailboss not an option now I guess.

I would suggest it is an impractical load unless you have bad guys to drop with a headshot or fancy yourself as a poacher. The trajectory is more down than out.

A fun reloading project, fun to shoot on the range but thats it

The trade-off with heavies is the loopy trajectory. They do have more downrange energy, but for rabbits and the like this is totally unnecessary. This is where lightest for calibre bullets come into their own. In the OP's scenario, a 90gr pill in his 6.5CM at 1050fps will still have twice the energy of a 45gr pill in any 22 cal at 1050fps which is considered more than adequate for most little critters.