Sig Cross 6.5 cm Ammo Suggestions

coltonmoreland · September 29, 2024, 11:33pm

I am not a reloader… any suggestion on factory ammo 6.5 cm that shoots well out of the sig cross standard version? Or if there is a weight and velocity I should look for?

I will need to order some rounds for a shooting class and hoping to pick the right ones with some help from the Backfire community.

Thank you for the help!

PBricker · September 30, 2024, 12:05am

Sig or Hornady match would be my recommendations. Sig would be #1 https://www.sigsauer.com/6-5-creedmoor-140gr-elite-match-grade-otm.html

RRCoffman1 · September 30, 2024, 12:21am

So I bought the Sig Cross 6.5CM used, looked new, and put a Burris Veracity 4-20x50 on it. I love that scope maybe that is why I have 4 of them. I went to the gun range for a quickie sight in. I had asked Jim about reloads since he has a good load for his Sig Cross. I had a box of Hornady 143gr ELDX that I used to sight it in with. I did some reloading last weekend for my 6.5prc, using the same 143gr ELDX. Seems like a good plan using the same bullet for both.
I was really please with the factory group, and I think if I slowed down I could tighten it up. So here is 5 rounds at 100 yards.

coltonmoreland · September 30, 2024, 4:28pm

Wanted to confirm this was the box you are suggesting?

PBricker · September 30, 2024, 6:04pm

Precision Hunting is usually very good. I really like the ELD-X 143’s. My gun loves them

RRCoffman1 · September 30, 2024, 6:18pm

Yes that is it.

RRCoffman1 · October 7, 2024, 1:31am

I had to change my rings, because I added a Vortex Impact 4000 to my Sig Cross 6.5 cm, and had to have Vortex Premium rings for the Diving Board mount. So I was going to my lease this weekend and sighted it in there. This is Hornady 143gr ELDX at 100 yards. Pretty good round.