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Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads PastorDan #5749495 10/26/11
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65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	That is the exact load I used for 130 ABs in Lapua brass in my last swede, a K1A Ruger, 2780 in 22" bbl, and 1.1" for 3 at 200 yds. It flattened a deer at 250 yds.....never left spot - DRT. 129s have a long track record on game. You should be set for any non dangerous game.

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Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads 65BR #5749663 10/26/11
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Marlin1895 Campfire Member M Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 222	Ramshot 4.5 data at their web site has a few 6.5x55 loads. Their 140-gr Partition Ramshot load looks good. About 2775 fps 55k psi in 24" barrel. They have a good 125-gr Partition load, too. I think the Ramshot powders are temperature stable, ball type - easy to measure.

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads Marlin1895 #5749684 10/26/11
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,727 The Republic of New Yorkistan dmsbandit Campfire Regular
dmsbandit Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,727 The Republic of New Yorkistan	I have a model 38 Swede, model 700 classic, and a Ruger 77 MKII in the swede. Here are a few loads that have worked well for me in the past. 100gr Ballistic Tip over 44grs of 4064 for 3050fps and .75" groups. 120 Nosler Solid base over Rel-19 for 2800fps 129 Hornady Sp over WXR [Rel-22] for 2750 fps I had hoped to use the 100gr Noslers on some NC whitetails, but the damned Marlin 30-06 is so accurate and reliable the Remington 6.5x55 never left the case. I don't drink or Smoke. I spend my money on gunpowder and gasoline.

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads dmsbandit #5750259 10/26/11
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CowboyTim Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin	They make a CZ-550 in 6.5 Swede, I have one in .270 and absolutely love it. Great shooter, and you won't find a better factory trigger anywhere, period. Mauser Rescue Society Founder, President, and Chairman I don't always shoot Mausers, but when I do...I prefer VZ-24s. jdi do píči

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads CowboyTim #5750741 10/26/11
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vapodog Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,639 Nebraska	I can't think of a better thing to do to a VZ-24.....or a better way to drive a 120 grain bullet

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Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads vapodog #5751552 10/26/11
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OP BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 752 Milwaukee, WI	Vapodog, nice rifle, my problem now is finding a 6.5x55!!! Like the 257Bob, Ruger is about the only one making that other then Kimber to much $, CZUSA and Tikka are about the only ones making a 6.5swede that I know of, any help is welcome. Bob Thanks, Bob Too many calibers and not enough time for the working man to hunt with them all.

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI #5751588 10/26/11
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger
OrangeOkie Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 23,319 Oklahoma	Ah yes . . . the VZ24! "All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI #5751853 10/26/11
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vapodog Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,639 Nebraska	Originally Posted by Bob257AI Vapodog, nice rifle, my problem now is finding a 6.5x55!!! Like the 257Bob, Ruger is about the only one making that other then Kimber to much $, CZUSA and Tikka are about the only ones making a 6.5swede that I know of, any help is welcome. Bob Is building one out of the question?....I learned to do it so it's not at all impossible! The M-98 Mauser is a good platform for the .257 Roberts and the swede. I've also built the 6mm Remington on the VZ-24 action!

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads vapodog #5756173 10/28/11
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Patrick_James Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,332 out west	I been shooting the Hornady 160 gr. RN with IMR-4350 powder. Great bullet. Makes 2 holes. "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." -Theodore Roosevelt

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads Patrick_James #5756396 10/28/11
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OP BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 752 Milwaukee, WI	Building one would not be out of the question, just need a good action, heck I live less then 30 miles from Boots Obynmier and Krieger barrel companies, my last 2 builds had Boots's barrels on them, if they are good enough for the FBI and CIA they are good enough for me. Seems the only to compaies importing complete rifles in the 6.5 sm is Howa, CZ Usa and Sako. Tikka does not import it to Beretta anymore. I am getting real fustrated. If I buy used seems there are allot on older Mauser type/variations of actions on the net but would like to see, hold and talk to the owner if buying used. I like wood and wood stock companies are getting scarest, my other ones had Fajen stocks, but must admit those Micmillan stocks sure look good I see here. Bob Last edited by Bob257AI; 10/28/11. Thanks, Bob Too many calibers and not enough time for the working man to hunt with them all.

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Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI #5756658 10/28/11
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Wildalaska Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 604 In My Easy Chair in Alaska	Right now I have two Swedes...an M41B and a Blaser LRS-2. Each will shoot waaaay sub MOA 5 shot groups. With the M41 B its lapaua case, 139 gr scenar, 210M, 44gr RL22, 3.150". With the Blaser its the same except 47gr RL22 and 3.100' I also run 108s Scenars out of the Blaser, 51 gr VN560. I love the 6.5. Can shoot it all day. WildiwillhaveperloadspostedonmyblogforthwithAlaska ��2002-2011 Last edited by Wildalaska; 10/28/11. Es ist nichts schrecklicher als eine t�tige Unwissenheit.

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads Wildalaska #5758460 10/28/11
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HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona	Turkish M38 (1941ish) 26" E.R. Shaw (11 degree crown, 2.5 contour) Houge OverMold full frame Vortex Viper Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads HaYen #5762636 10/30/11
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bluedot Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 174 montana	Tikka T3 lite stainless, AWESOME rifle and caliber, the most accurate production rifle I have ever owned. Hovers right at .5" groups for 3 shots with the following loads: 120 Nosler BT, 51 gr Norma MRP, BR2 2800 fps 140 Accubond, 48 gr Norma MRP, BR2 2645 fps 140 Accubond, 51.5 gr H1000, BR2 2673 fps single digit ES 130 Accubond, 45 gr Norma URP, BR2 2750 fps 120TTSX, 48.5 gr H4831SC, BR2 2773 fps WARNING THE FOLLOWING LOADS EXCEED ALLIANTS PUBLISHED DATA, USE CAUTION WORK UP SLOWLY! Were safe in MY rifle, may not be safe in yours! 120TTSX, 46 gr RL17, BR2 2900 fps 130 Accubond, 46 gr RL17, BR2 2850 fps 3-7-77

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads bluedot #5762678 10/30/11
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viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,147 Likes: 4 MonDak	Mine is a Winchester M-70 Featherweight (CRF). It wears a 3x9 conquest. The load that normally gets used is the 129 grainer and 45.5 grains of 4350. I wish I knew for sure what the case brand is, the are marked C A. I have played with 120 grain b/tips, and 100 grainers. I got a few 160 Hornandy round noses loaded up but never hunted with them.

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads viking #5762706 10/30/11
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 7,893 finally home in Alaska!!! Paul Walukewicz Campfire Outfitter
Paul Walukewicz Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 7,893 finally home in Alaska!!!	Mine is a M70 Featherweight CRF. it was a later Newhaven rifle and the bedding was horrible but after fixing that it'll put 120 NBT's into a about .8 at 100 and puts 140 XLC's into 1.5". haven't shot anything with it but have taken it after bears and moose.. maybe i need to pull it out and go shoot something with it?? always liked that rifle. just feels right in my hands... I can't spell... Deal with it...

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads Paul Walukewicz #5763648 10/30/11
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KuduBull Campfire Member K Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 238 Colorado	I have a Sako 75 Finlight in 6.5X55 I shoot 120 sierras with RL-19 and 129 Hornadys with RL-22. The gun shoots great. I've killed a few antelope and a mule deer with it. Marc

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads viking #5768202 10/31/11
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HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona	Originally Posted by viking I wish I knew for sure what the case brand is, the are marked C A. Originally Posted by AV_Ballistics The CA (Century) headstamp appeared at the same time that Hansen started contracting Prvi and Igman to make a range of "US" calibres with Boxer Primers.( including 6,5x55). The first thing to note was that the 6,5x55 cases are drawn on the same dies used to make 30.06, and so are a litlle undersized at the head ( .471 vs .476) As the Yugo factories had never made Boxer Primers, they imported initial batches from Norma, hence the "NP" primer marking. BY the time both Hansen and CA had ceased importing the 6,5 Swede, the Yugos were into their civil war, and all boxer case making stopped. When they re-started, and commercialised their operations for the greater Europen and US Markets in the mid to late 1990s, they had made their own Boxer Primers for use in "Export" ammo. The CA ammo initally was packed in plain "White Box" ( cubic, not flat) with simple black print labelling. ( 4x5, not 2x10)...very similar to the original Swedish Military Boxes, but not as robust. (thinner card, simple flap seal) Probably one of the first "Home brands" of ammo on the US scene. Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: tell me about your 6.5x55 swedes and loads HaYen #5768213 10/31/11
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 752 Milwaukee, WI B BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI OP Campfire Regular
OP BobnRoy257_b4_Bob257AI Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 752 Milwaukee, WI	I am looking at the Howe/Hoque and Tikka T3, but from all opinions here seem to go stronger on the T3 as a real shooter and better stock, and a bit cheaper. Fit will be a deciding factor to some degree. I like the 70 degree bolt on the T3 but not the clip and clip bulge on a bolt. Thanks, Bob Too many calibers and not enough time for the working man to hunt with them all.

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