Reloading 6.5 Creedmoor

Hello folks! In current times, reloading becoming more and more prelevant due to lack of available ammunition on the market. So after many years of searching and searching( since I've been using 6.5 Creedmoor rifles for well over a decade), I've decided to get into reloading myself.

You can use pretty much any reloading bench you want, it's a matter of personal preference and what you have available in stores nearby. Most popular ones are made by Hornady( pretty good quality for the price and great for a beginner like myself). Recently, one of my friends purchased Redding Turren press with a set of Creedmoor dies from https://gritroutdoors.com/ - Works pretty good for roughly same price as Hornady.

What materials are we going to need:

1. Brass. I prefer brass shells with small primer pockets, in my opinion it offers much more consistent ignition.
2. Primers. As stated above, since I'm using brass with small primer pockets - we have to get small primers.
3. Bullets. I've been loading 120grain bullets, but it's, once again, a matter of your personal preference. Lighter bullets are better for shorter distances and heavier for long range.
4. Gun powder. I've tried H4350 and Varget. In my experience, Varget worked better for my rifles, so I've stopped on that.

Before you start reloading, make sure you've cleaned and lubed your brass(wipe off excess lube if necessary). After that size and re-prime your brass(re-priming can be done off press).

Check brass with case gauge and adjust the sizer. On this step you might need to do some trimming.

At this point you're pretty much ready for action to start: prime your brass shell and charge the case. Once that is done, seat the bullet.

All that is left it to check that round is right size(by using 0-6' calipers) and fits into your magazine(if you're using one).

Congrats, you've just reloaded your first round(now keep pumping those bad boys out).

I've been using Hornady's Handbook on Cartridge Reloading as well as Lyman's Reloading manual for this. Those are much more in-depth guides on how to reload depending on your bullet weight. Highly recommend buying those if you're planning to go serious on reloading ammo.