Mule Deer: Thank you for the reply. Your argument makes perfect sense. I look forward to reading your your post on the subject.

Certainly, a high BC bullet will improve the effectiveness of a given caliber, especially in the case of the 6.5X55 SE, which has moderate velocity + I think that the long bullets and rather deep penetration of the Swede, combined with the relatively high BC result in a cartridge that easily outperforms what the ballistics might otherwise lead one to believe - probably out to 300 yds.+. In my admittedly limited experience, I have found that Hornady's 6.5X55 SE Superformance, 140 GR SST with a .520 BC is quite accurate and effective.

Although I am a rank novice at reloading, my 140 gr Nosler Partitions over RL22 has not duplicated the accuracy of the Superformance. I do have some Berger VLDs and Laupa bullets to try, as well as a few different powders (H4350 & RL26). I have not had a chance to work on it much as of late, but perhaps I can find a recipe that comes close to the Superformance.

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