I just bought a Tikka 6.5x55 Swede from a member on the fire and it is a tack driver. He sent me his load recipe for 130 gr accubonds and it is a full 2 grains over book max. I was skeptical and loaded 3 rounds at book max and 3 rounds at 0.5 grains over max until I reached the full 2 grains over max recipe.
Shooting each load starting at max and carefully examining each case after firing. Accuracy was so-so at book max, hovering around an inch at 100 yards. When I finally reached the 2 grains over max book load, it was amazing. Clover-leafed group of under 1/2 inch,and absolutely no pressure signs. Each bullet was loaded to 0.10 off the lands. I have a feeling that book max on this cartridge may just be a starting point in many loads.
P.S. I use the newest Nosler manual.
