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Any thoughts?
I've got 130 ABs and 129SSTs. The rifle shoots the 130s pretty well. I don't remember if I've even tried the SSTs yet....


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I haven't had the privilege of hunting antelope so....

However you might find helpful info IN
Reloading Forum -

Big Game Rifles -

"Campfire Pet Loads"
Good 6.5x55 Loads -- P 3

I'm using Denton's pressure tested load w/120 NBT

There are quite a few loads members are using in the Swede.

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I've used the 142 gr accubond on Texas whtetail, about the same size as antelope, with good results. From all that I've read, those 130 AB's should shoot well. I'm not a fan of the SST's unless you stick to shots out past say, 150 yards. Inside of that range in the cartridges I've used them in I have had massive meat loss if you hit a bone.
jwall gave you some good advice. Check the thread in the reloading section for some possible loads for the two bullets you've listed.


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100 or 120 grain Ballistic Tip. 120 Sierra ProHunter.

129 SST. From what I have seen from a Creedmoor on whitetail these hold together well.


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I'm gonna watch this thread with interest. Just bought a 6.5x55. Gonna start up with the loading. I'm excited. Never dealt with the Swede. Got a 7x57mm on law-a-way. Gonna be a cool summer farting around with these 2 great rounds.

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I've shot Roe deer with 120 NBT, and Sierra 140gr GK great results. Texas whitetails with 125 Part., and 140 Part. All with good results.
I've chosen to use Horn. 129SP his year for pronghorn, and muleys, but Nosler 125Part. were hard to pass up.

A good 140gr bullet is the best all around bullet for 6.5x55, 130's come into favor when having to use short action rounds like 260, Creedmoor,or Grendel.

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I can't see how you could ever go wrong with the 130 grain AB in any 6.5mm cartridge in a rifle with a magazine long enough to handle it.

It is my favorite medium game bullet in long actions, the 6.5x55, 256 Newton, and 6.5-284, and in short actions, the 6.5 Creedmoor, 260, and 6.5 WSSM.

The only reason that I would use a longer bullet is if the rifle had a long/deep throat and I wanted to minimize the bullet's free-bore jump.

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The Berger 130 VLD Hunting is a great bullet for antelope too.


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Originally Posted by 260Remguy
I can't see how you could ever go wrong with the 130 grain AB in any 6.5mm cartridge in a rifle with a magazine long enough to handle it.

It is my favorite medium game bullet in long actions, the 6.5x55, 256 Newton, and 6.5-284, and in short actions, the 6.5 Creedmoor, 260, and 6.5 WSSM.

The only reason that I would use a longer bullet is if the rifle had a long/deep throat and I wanted to minimize the bullet's free-bore jump.


Mine too, it works well for me on antelope sized deer in my 260 anyway. I really like the 140 gr Ballistic Tip too. In my wife's 6.5x55 we really like the 120 gr Ballistic Tip for the same sized animals.


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I am going with the 129 Hornaday and R26. I have so many other bullets to test out but probably won't get to them as this combo just flat works.

Use the same load for the 130 Berger and might go that way for antelope as the BC is higher and any wind proofing can help. With these and R26 you are in 270 Winchester territory which is a good place to be.


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125 gr Nosler partition is very good

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OFFS ... It's a friggin goat. Use the deer bullet that the gun likes and whack 'em in the front end at the corner of the brown and white.

High BC is a plus, but not a requirement.

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They are not goats, but shoot them wrong and they will lead you on a merry long chase.

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Best shooting bullet in my Swede is the 139 gr. Scenar.

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Just a Hunter,

The Linnaean scientific name for pronghorns is Antilocapra americana, which translates as American goat-antelope.


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Originally Posted by Gaviidae_Esq
OFFS ... It's a friggin goat. Use the deer bullet that the gun likes and whack 'em in the front end at the corner of the brown and white.
High BC is a plus, but not a requirement.
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Actually, GE the OP has 'bullets'--- he's asking for recommended loads. shocked

It'd be funny if I never mis read a Title.

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Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by Gaviidae_Esq
OFFS ... It's a friggin goat. Use the deer bullet that the gun likes and whack 'em in the front end at the corner of the brown and white.
High BC is a plus, but not a requirement.
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Actually, GE the OP has 'billets'--- he's asking for recommended loads. shocked

It'd be funny if I never mis read a Title.

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My apologies. OP specifically asked about 2 boolits, one of which has been satisfactorily tested.

It is still a friggin goat. Don't overthink things. Use the deer LOAD (bullet, powder, primer, and do not forget the all important chamber matching brass) that the gun likes. In this case, the 130 AB. that the rifle shoots pretty well.

THEN whack 'em in the front end at the corner of brown and white.

GE

P.S. In a modern swede I'd put sufficient Hunter or Magnum under a 140 Horn SP to skip North of 2800 fps and worry about things like ice, coolers, jacks, and spare tires.

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I gave up on SST's. I've gotten irratic terminal performance.

I blew up a cape on a Speed Goat at 385 yds, 140 gr. SST out of my 6.5-284.

Of the two bullets you listed, the NBT's would be my pick.

But don't limit yourself to those two, try others. See what your gun performs best with. You'll never know until you try.

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