Originally Posted by Hookset
I had really good results with R26 under 147 ELDM's in my Sweed but found StaBall 6.5 to be the best under 129 Hornady Spire Points. Both are outstanding powders in the 6.5x55 for both velocity and accuracy in my Fieldcraft.


I settled on a load of 46 grains of 26, under the 147 in my Creed. Velocity is 2747 with phenomenal accuracy. It smucks deer well. I just shot one at 400 yards a few days ago. I did some testing with the 129, also, and it was great. I use the 26 in my Creed, with the heavy bullets and have gone to Re 17 and IMR 4350 in my .260s, as I use exclusively 129 Interlocks in those rifles.

I got a few pounds of Sta Bal awhile back and have been doing a little testing. It works well in the .260 and Creed, but I was not quite as happy, when I tried it in my .270. It would take a bit more testing there I guess, but I already have a great load for that rifle.

Last edited by sbhooper; 01/13/21.
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