Subsonic Ammo for 6.5 Creedmoor?

[teis]

Greetings,
Recently purchased my first 6.5 Creedmoor, 22"barrel, 1:8 twist. I have been looking for subsonic ammo and I do not see any factory rounds available. What I did find was this link 6.5CM 160 grain RN SUBSONIC – Custom Reloads of Dallas
I have no experience reloading, but after talking with him and some reviewing he seems legit, though Dallas is a long way from home.

Do we have any custom loaders here in the N.W. that can do what he is doing? I would appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks,
teis

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[No_Regerts]

Why would you want to do that? Its like putting a 4 banger in 1/2 ton pickup.

 

[wired]

Youd have the same issues you have with loading subsonic .308's except much lower heavy bullet availability. Sure its possible but its not entirely practical. If you use just about any rifle powder in small quantities it will have the ability to do a secondary detonation. Trail Boss is your best bet for a play around subsonic powder . Not the most consistent powder in large cases ut you won't be able to over fill it.

If you arent reloading with a creedmore or ANYTHING subsonic you need to start.

 

[teis]

Friends, family, and I enjoy it, because its quiet. Not using this for a game round.

 

[wired]

$1.84 a round? Holy crap.

Get into reloading. Theres a dimes worth or stuff in there. OK, Maybe a quarter.

 

[teis]

Thats why I thought it would be worthwhile to check in if there are any commercial custom reloaders here in the N.W., maybe better price, less shipping?

If I was reloading, it would just be this caliber, from what little I have reviewed it would be probably be what, $400.00 to $600 investment? Though it would go north of that pretty soon if purchasing his customs, even if sending him brass.

 

[teis]

Received this reply from Copper Creek.

Copper Creek Sales <[email protected]>
2:24 PM (6 hours ago)

to me

Tom,Yes sir we can manufacture 160gr Hornady round nose subsonic rounds for you. Subsonic Ammunition is $49.99 per 20 rounds or $64.99 per load development pack if you want to dial in a load specifically for your rifle.
Thank You,

Josh Lapin


CopperCreekAmmo.com

 

[KKG]

The 6.5 Creedmore was designed for the long range Shooters and loading it to the subsonic level would Completely defeat the purpose of the Cartridge. If you are looking for a subsonic, look at the Blackout.

 

[erslll]

The 6.5 Creedmore was designed for the long range Shooters and loading it to the subsonic level would Completely defeat the purpose of the Cartridge. If you are looking for a subsonic, look at the Blackout.

Or get a 22 LR and get some standard velocity...... $0.05 a round.

 

[SIG34]

Totally not what 6.5 was designed for...
buy a 300blk plenty of subsonic rounds to be found

 

[SIG34]

Just a heads up, I think it's illegal to buy reloads from private people
But I'm not Uncle Sam

 

[wired]

Its not legal to sell reloads that were made for the purpose of sale unless they are produced by an 06 FFL Licensee. Buying is not illegal.

 

[KKG]

Its not legal to sell reloads that were made for the purpose of sale unless they are produced by an 06 FFL Licensee. Buying is not illegal.

I don't buy other peoples reloads, 06 license or not. I've seen too many slipshod reloaders over the years.

 

[teis]

Sorry, I think I created some confusion here.I would enjoy the subsonic rounds with suppressor/muzzle break. Yes, 6.5 is not ideal for subsonic, but some make reliable reloads using within short range, guessing relatively good accuracy 100 to 150 yds.. My supersonic round use with suppressor will mostly be well under 300yds for target, and hunting. Erslll, I do shoot .22 subsonics, and love it, my favorite is CCI Standard Velocity out of a CZ455.

Do we have any custom loaders here in the N.W. that is doing what this company is? 6.5CM 160 grain RN SUBSONIC – Custom Reloads of Dallas I would appreciate your recommendations if you know any.

From a practical/economical standpoint it seems a reload will be best option.

Thanks,
teis

 

[KKG]

Doing "Custom" Reloading for any caliber is NOT really cost effective. I suggest you look into what Lee Loader might be available in that caliber. I think it will depend on just how much Ammunition you need. I've seen some VERY good deals on reloading presss etc. on this site and also at the Gunshows. That's where I would suggest you start looking. The price you quoted doesn't sound too bad. It does make Reloading look better and better.

 

[wired]

You are much better off reloading your own and can do a budget kit under 150 dollars.

 

[RumpleForeskin]

Next thread:

Subsonic Ammo for .224 Valkyrie?

 

[wired]

There's nothing wrong with reloading 6.5 for subs if you have a silencer for it.

 

[awshoot]

Friends, family, and I enjoy it, because its quiet. Not using this for a game round.

I recently dug up my break barrel pellet gun -- set up a target on a 2x6 plank at the other end of my garage. I take a few shots periodically -- walk in to get a saw, shoot five or so, then go about my business. Return the saw, take a few shots, then put it away. It's actually been great fun and it is helping me with my offhand skills which honestly, I don't practice enough. It's also very quiet -- psshhht. Surprisingly though, lead-free pellets are about the price of 22s.

 

[teis]

Wired and Awshoot,
Thank you. Off subject but BTW your paint gun and cat photos would win a prize in the right entry (always depends on the jurors), my wife is a pro. artist, so I am around these things 24/7.