This new propellant to the United States market has broad utility, great accuracy, flash suppression, and low temperature sensitivity. Being a spherical propellant, it meters exceptionally well with volumetric powder throwers.
True to its name, it functions exceptionally well in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, all the way up to 300 Winchester Magnum, and all the way down to heavy-bullet 5.56mm. It’s got a burn speed somewhat similar to Reloader-15.
We first evaluated this propellant on the accuracy range in 6.5 Creedmoor, and the 140 grain Berger Hybrid Target projectile. At 200 yards, we immediately witnessed 0.65 MOA 10-shot groups. Repeatedly. Similarly, with 308 Winchester and the 168 grain Sierra Match King, 0.5 MOA 10-shot groups, at the same distance.
Our accuracy endeavors continued, with 30-06 Springfield. With a 190 grain Sierra Match King, we witnessed an average 0.678 MOA of with 5-each, 10-shot groups. With the 243 Winchester, 90 grain Berger Hybrid Tactical, 0.594 MOA. 5-each, 10-shot groups.
Regarding temperature sensitivity, we tested with the 6mm Creedmoor. Between ambient temperature of 65 degrees, and 125 degrees, we saw 0.47 fps per degree change. Quite good.
The Creed is a canister form of South Africa Rheinmetall-Denel bulk and canister propellant S341.
Ballistic load data using SAAMI test methods and standards for The Creed is available at www.shootersworldsc.com
As with any propellant and load combination, a minor change to any of the components of the test load CAN result in significant shift in ballistic performance. This shift can cause unintended high pressures, and result in injury or death. Therefore, Shooters World LLC, nor the manufacturer of this propellant take no responsibility for the intentional or unintentional misuse of this product. The charge weights and results noted within are not recommended, either as a starting nor maximum load. They are shown merely as an indication of potential performance in one test load, shot with SAAMI standards.