6.5 Creedmoor Peak

[mtmuley]

Proof is advertising a new barrel that goes up to 80k psi. I think my 6.5 prc is going to be in need of a new barrel soon anyways I’m more excited about that than a new metal case. Supposedly the barrels will last longer also

Be interesting to see results after a few hundred rounds of these new high pressure cases. So the barrel is good to 80K. Is the action? mtmuley

 

[cgasner1]

Be interesting to see results after a few hundred rounds of these new high pressure cases. So the barrel is good to 80K. Is the action? mtmuley

Till it isnt

 

[Addicting]

I ran my Creedmoor with RL 26 and a 140 very close to these numbers. N555 will do it as well. A new case that is thinner would allow for maybe a grain or so more powder. But no matter what there is a limit to case capacity. This ammo is all smoke in advertising, hand loaders have been doing for a while.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Be interesting to see results after a few hundred rounds of these new high pressure cases. So the barrel is good to 80K. Is the action? mtmuley

Proof claimed 5k rounds of 7BC with no loss of accuracy in their new barrel. Guy at gun counter said H&K and another manufacturer are also experimenting with different alloys or coatings for barrels.

I have same question about action. The case is supposed to handle the pressure but if you compare the 280AI to the 7BC in the same exact Weatherby Backcountry 2.0 they are using the 9 lug magnum action for the 7BC and the 6 lug standard action for the 280AI. Even with the 7BC having a 4” shorter barrel it’s listed at 4.8ounces heavier (5.7lbs) than the 280AI with a 4” longer barrel (5.4lbs).

I realize Weatherby actions are a bit unique, but their engineers must not have trusted the 6 lug action. IIRC all firearms imported into Europe must be proofed to 25-30% above max psi so I think with the alloy case taking the brunt of the pressure most actions will be fine.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

It seems like all that extra pressure would come at a cost somehow. But I can't help wondering what I could do with a PEAK RUM case. mtmuley

Seems like a heck of an opportunity for Hammer. They like speed, this gives speed. Hope they can get in on the need for speed.

 

[mtmuley]

Seems like a heck of an opportunity for Hammer. They like speed, this gives speed. Hope they can get in on the need for speed.

I think they had plans to play with the NAS3 case. I need to call Steve as we haven't talked in awhile. Sucks to play with bullets and guns all day for a living. mtmuley

 

[BAKPAKR]

Case-wise yes, that should be doable.

Without having any inside info, I suspect it’s an action issue. A standard bolt face action (30-06, 308, Creed) is less stressed than a magnum bolt face action, all else being equal. So, the standard bolt face actions have some spare strength so you can turn up the pressure on them without the same level of risk as you’d have with a magnum bolt face. Probably why the 7 Backcountry is what it is, and not a shorter fatter case.

I read an old post by Kirby Allen on another forum where he was saying the same thing about case head size vs stress. He said you could run a 223 way up there.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

I ran my Creedmoor with RL 26 and a 140 very close to these numbers. N555 will do it as well. A new case that is thinner would allow for maybe a grain or so more powder. But no matter what there is a limit to case capacity. This ammo is all smoke in advertising, hand loaders have been doing for a while.

Maybe, maybe not. Factory loads are generally loaded for an average of what will hopefully shoot the best in a wide array of rifles, not max velocities with a given projectile.

I don’t think you’re loading to 80k psi? Presuming Federal is not maxing these loads out I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s room to run for hand loaders with these cases. I think they are going to be selling cases and components which should all but guarantee this is going to stick around.

 

[mtmuley]

I read an old post by Kirby Allen on another forum where he was saying the same thing about case head size vs stress. He said you could run a 223 way up there.

That guy would know. mtmuley

 

[Addicting]

I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s room to run for hand loaders with these cases.

Still only so much volume inside. The best powders available will only do what they are already doing.

All things equal, if the new case give an extra grain, take it. I would suspect that with my testing with both of the powders that get it to 3k, that grain won’t make a difference. It will just be a bigger fireball out the end of the barrel. Maybe the 150 grain plus will see a slight gain because these are slow powders. But I think this is just marketing at its finest.

 

[TN2shot07]

Still only so much volume inside. The best powders available will only do what they are already doing.

All things equal, if the new case give an extra grain, take it. I would suspect that with my testing with both of the powders that get it to 3k, that grain won’t make a difference. It will just be a bigger fireball out the end of the barrel. Maybe the 150 grain plus will see a slight gain because these are slow powders. But I think this is just marketing at its finest.

Especially since the biggest selling point to a lot of people is chopping off barrels. These may make some sbr’s much more attractive for hunting

 

[mtmuley]

Especially since the biggest selling point to a lot of people is chopping off barrels. These may make some sbr’s much more attractive for hunting

Chopped barrels are exactly why there is the new hype for steel cases. mtmuley

 

[Forkyfinder]

Proof claimed 5k rounds of 7BC with no loss of accuracy in their new barrel. Guy at gun counter said H&K and another manufacturer are also experimenting with different alloys or coatings for barrels.

I have same question about action. The case is supposed to handle the pressure but if you compare the 280AI to the 7BC in the same exact Weatherby Backcountry 2.0 they are using the 9 lug magnum action for the 7BC and the 6 lug standard action for the 280AI. Even with the 7BC having a 4” shorter barrel it’s listed at 4.8ounces heavier (5.7lbs) than the 280AI with a 4” longer barrel (5.4lbs).

I realize Weatherby actions are a bit unique, but their engineers must not have trusted the 6 lug action. IIRC all firearms imported into Europe must be proofed to 25-30% above max psi so I think with the alloy case taking the brunt of the pressure most actions will be fine.

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Their secret with barrel life is the extreme progressive twist. Goes from basically straight rifling to traditional rifling by the end of the barrel.

Personally - i dont think the high pressure case has anything to do with shorter barrels. Hornady came out with "superperformance" ammo doing the same thing at least 15 years ago.

It will also obviously get a relatively big jump in velocity. Lots of chronos have already verifed that - so it sure isnt marketing.

I am probably not a consumer - but i think its a great option on the market if someone wants the velocity without a magnum.

 

[Addicting]

Especially since the biggest selling point to a lot of people is chopping off barrels. These may make some sbr’s much more attractive for hunting

They won’t work well in the chopped barrels. You would have to step up in powder speed to Varget or something. A lot more of that than a grain or two is needed to hit these advertised speeds.

Ultimately, when you start messing around in those parameters, you are just increasing the fireball at a certain amount of faster powders.

Chronograph will show it best with a stalled erratic velocity. I see it especially when I’m using ball powders. Add 1 full grain and the nothing really changes on the chrono.