Here are 130gr loads.

Here are some Vihtavouri loads. 26.5" barrel though.

6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6)

Warning! Notes: test barrel: 26 1/2", 1 in 8 1/2" twist; primers: Large Rifle; cases: LAPUA, trim-to length: 2.157"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N140 35.3 2395
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N140 40.7 2663
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N540 35.8 2457
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N540 39.6 2690
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N150 35.8 2329
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N150 40.1 2651
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N550 39.2 2520
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N550 43.8 2795
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N160 43.0 2507
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N160 47.3 2757
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N560 46.4 2635
Remarks: starting load; COL (in.): 3.150

130 Norma HPBT Vihtavuori VV-N560 50.2 2882
Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 3.150


These are from Nosler 6.

6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser - 130 Grain (Nosler Reloading Guide 6)

Warning! Notes: rifle: barrel: Lilja; length: 23"; twist: 1-9"; case: Norma; primer: Rem. 9 1/2; maximum S.A.A.M.I. overall cartridge length: 3.150"; Nosler bullet: 130 grain Nosler AccuBond; use maximum loads with caution
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
130 Nosler AccuBond IMR IMR-4350 43.5 2,631
Remarks: maximum load

130 Nosler AccuBond IMR IMR-4350 41.5 2,508

130 Nosler AccuBond IMR IMR-4350 39.5 2,410
Remarks: most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Magnum 52.0 2,640
Remarks: maximum load; compressed load; most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Magnum 50.0 2,518

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Magnum 48.0 2,378

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4831sc 48.0 2,691
Remarks: maximum load; most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4831sc 46.0 2,595

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4831sc 44.0 2,496

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4350 43.5 2,719
Remarks: maximum load

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4350 41.5 2,610
Remarks: most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Hodgdon H-4350 39.5 2,522

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N550 43.0 2,737
Remarks: maximum load

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N550 41.0 2,632
Remarks: most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N550 39.0 2,503

130 Nosler AccuBond Winchester W-760 44.0 2,753
Remarks: maximum load; most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Winchester W-760 42.0 2,655

130 Nosler AccuBond Winchester W-760 40.0 2,546

130 Nosler AccuBond Alliant RL-19 47.5 2,775
Remarks: maximum load; most accurate powder tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Alliant RL-19 45.5 2,642
Remarks: most accurate load tested; most accurate powder tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Alliant RL-19 43.5 2,506
Remarks: most accurate powder tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N560 48.0 2,800
Remarks: maximum load; compressed load

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N560 46.0 2,649

130 Nosler AccuBond Vihtavuori VV-N560 44.0 2,536
Remarks: most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Hunter 46.5 2,801
Remarks: maximum load

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Hunter 44.5 2,730
Remarks: most accurate load tested

130 Nosler AccuBond Ramshot Hunter 42.5 2,608

130 Nosler AccuBond Accurate AAC-3100 49.0 2,847
Remarks: maximum load; compressed load

130 Nosler AccuBond Accurate AAC-3100 47.0 2,715

130 Nosler AccuBond Accurate AAC-3100 45.0 2,562
Remarks: most accurate load tested


Barnes 3.

6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (Barnes Reloading Manual #3)

Warning! Notes: case: Winchester; parent case: none; primer: Federal GM 210M; trim to: 2.155"; barrel: 24"; XLC Coated X-Bullet data cannot be used with other bullets, including non-coated X-Bullets; maximum loads should be used with caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads
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Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
130 Barnes XFB or Solid Accurate AAC-2700 38.0 2,594

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Accurate AAC-2700 42.0 2,867
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Accurate XMR-3100 41.0 2,609

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Accurate XMR-3100 45.0 2,864
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Alliant RL-19 43.5 2,635
Remarks: recommended powder

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Alliant RL-19 47.5 2,877
Remarks: maximum load; recommended powder

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-380 38.5 2,613

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-380 42.5 2,884
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-414 41.0 2,634

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-414 45.0 2,891
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-4350 42.0 2,680
Remarks: recommended powder

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Hodgdon H-4350 46.0 2,935
Remarks: maximum load; recommended powder

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4320 36.0 2,570

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4320 40.0 2,855
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4350 41.5 2,644

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4350 45.5 2,899
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4831 43.0 2,629

130 Barnes XFB or Solid IMR IMR-4831 47.0 2,874
Remarks: maximum load

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Winchester W-760 39.5 2,621

130 Barnes XFB or Solid Winchester W-760 43.5 2,886
Remarks: maximum load


From Handloader 247.

6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (22-inch barrel)

Warning! Notes: The 6.5x55 used to shoot the load data was made by Sisk Rifles based on a Ruger Model 77. The 22-inch barrel was made by Lilja and all metal parts are covered with a black matte coat of Fit 4 Duty CeraKote. Everything is held in a High Tech synthetic stock. All loads were fired with Winchester cases and Winchester Large Rifle primers. Groups are three shots. These loads are intended for rifles of new manufacture. Reduce powder weights three grains to start for older rifles. (Handloader Issue #247 - June, 2007)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
130 Swift Scirocco IMR IMR-4350 41.0 2,566
Remarks: overall length (inches): 2.99; group (inches): 2.19

130 Swift Scirocco Hodgdon H-1000 48.5 2,711
Remarks: overall length (inches): 2.99

130 Swift Scirocco Hodgdon H-4831 47.5 2,820
Remarks: overall length (inches): 2.99; group (inches): 2.77

130 Swift Scirocco IMR IMR-4831 46.5 2,869
Remarks: overall length (inches): 2.99; group (inches): 2.62

130 Swift Scirocco Vihtavuori VV-N560 47.0 2,731
Remarks: overall length (inches): 2.99; group (inches): 1.94



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