6.5 creedmoor 140 gr loads max ar2209?

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Hi all,
New to forum as well and I'm looking for that "sweet" load in a HOWA1500 Varmint 6.5Creedmore.
24" 1in8 barrel.

Any positive observations/loads for ADI2209 for 140HPBT would be greatly appreciated.

Firstly, as above I'm talking over ADI "max loads" so use caution and work up with your own OAL and rifle.....

I think I have reloading technique relatively dialled for a guy not buying top end gear. Both my HOWA .308 and .223 consistently shoot 0.3-0.5MOA groups
Reloading Hornady brass with ADI 2209 and WLR primers.
Projectile - Nosler Custom Comp 140gnHPBT

Just my opinion, but I've wasted over 200 rounds, LOTS of time and $ trying to develop loads under the listed max of 40.0gn of 2209 (found an ok load at 35.0gn of 2208 and 37.3gn 2209 just as an FYI, but would have been too slow for long range shoots).

I'm finding groups are getting way smaller as I increase ADI2209 load above 40gn.
Using the Hornady "recommended reload" off their box for 140gn projectiles of 41.5gn H4350 (2209) as a guide I'm now at 41.7gn 2209 with nice groups down to 0.5MOA at 100m and no pressure signs at all.

Based on some reading that shooters have;
A)Pulled apart Hornady Factory Match and found 42.2-42.4gn of powder
B) multiple reports of good (0.3MOA) group results at those charges
C) other Max loads listed for 140gn of 41.0gn(Nosler) 42.3(Sierra)

I've just reloaded 41.7, 41.9, 42.1, 42.3, 42.4gn of ADI2209
Awaiting new Magnetospeed arrival then off to range!

I'll let you know how loads go if you're interested?

Again, so far 41.7gn safe and no pressure signs in my rifle. Reload with caution.