At the Sioux Falls gun show this last week-end, I was unable to walk past a 6.5x55 Norwegian 1910 Krag. I'll be reloading for it. I see that most everyone uses a bolt action (with dual lugs) when they work up loads in the 6.5x55.


I don't want to stress this single lug action. I was wondering about loads for this rifle.

The reloading manuals that I have looked at, Ken Waters' "pet Loads" and old Handloader magazine articles on the 6.5x55 do not have or at least do not show pressure readings on the printed loads.

Any suggestions on safe loads for this rifle?


I prefer classic.
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