I shot at 320, 420 & 540 yds to validate the dope then used the calculator to fill in.
I'm thinking about a piece of clear packing tape to weather proof it, it needs to be thin whatever I use.
Having started hunting later in life I only have two hunting rifles. Chambered in ..... 6.5 creedmoor and 300wsm, so I think you're on the right track :cool:
My thought process has been this. 6.5 is the primary on all deer / antelope sized game. It's a good all 'rounder that is easy to shoot...
I've loaded Barnes LRX and Hornady GMX and my method has been to use the same starting load data with the same weight class of bullets but in my experience the mono-metal bullets tend to spike pressures a little more quickly so you have to work your loads up slowly and watch carefully for...
I'd be surprised if it did, different lots of powder would make more of a difference in my experience.
It sounds like you're getting decent results at 200 (your zero distance) but things are really bad at distance. Are you dialing the scope for the drops or holding over? If dialing perhaps it's...