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Which of these loads should I use for deer in my new Tikka T3 6.5x55?

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Hornady 129 Interbond, 49.0 IMR-7828, chrono average was 2700, 1" 3-shot groups @ 100

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Nosler 130 Accubond, 44.5 H-4350, did not chrono due to rain, .450" 3-shot group @ 100

For you 6.5x55 gurus, which of these loads will be running faster?


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Don't know the speed, I reload for accuracy. Odds are good Load #2 will be the better load.

I'm running the 142 ABLR pushed by IMR 4350 and getting 2800 out of my 22" barrel. Groups are tight (.3") and hold it out to as far as I've shot it so far (300 yards).


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Both are good loads but I would give #2 the edge. The 130 gr Accubond is one of my favourite bullets, you will be pleased. In our 260 and 6.5x55 H 4350 and IMR 7828 ssc are the two top powders, looks like you found the same.


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Hands down, #2.

Or run some H-4831 behind those 130gr NAB's.

That's what I run.

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Originally Posted by antelope_sniper
Hands down, #2.

Or run some H-4831 behind those 130gr NAB's.

That's what I run.


What do you get for speed? I can't ever get the kind of speeds H 4831 sc should be capable of in both the 260 and 6.5x55, it is very accurate though...........


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I'd shoot - and do- those Interlocks all day long. They are an excellent bullet, and will do everything that needs doing on any deer and for less $$/more shooting overall.


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My 6.5x55 really likes the 139 gr. Scenar.

Great groups and if you read Scenarshooter's posts, not a bad BG bullet.

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Exactly. I shoot the 129 Hornady SST at 2780 w/ H4350 in a Tikka T3 Hunter 22" barrel; varmint rifle accuracy. My go to for White Tails and long groundhog shots.

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Haven't shot the swede, but I can tell you with absolute certainty that the interbond is an excellent bullet, I have taken lots of game with them at short, and long range. They hang together.


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According to nosler's website you are 1grain over max with the H4350 load, 43.5 grains gets you 2719 fps. So pick your poison.


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I don't have the notes in front of me, but I shoot the130 gr AB at about 2800 fps with 4350


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Originally Posted by gerry35
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Hands down, #2.

Or run some H-4831 behind those 130gr NAB's.

That's what I run.


What do you get for speed? I can't ever get the kind of speeds H 4831 sc should be capable of in both the 260 and 6.5x55, it is very accurate though...........


I'll have to dig my notes out for you. I don't run it too hot because it's out of a Gustav with a 29" barrel.


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I was shooting my neighbors rifle last week, custom 700 with a 24" barrel, 8T, #5 contour, Gentry muzzle break.

We were trying some new bullets and powder.

first, 127g Barnes long range-case full of R#26 = 3150 with small groups

130g Accubond, case full of R#26 = 3150

Lapua brass in all loads

Fed 215's in all loads

No pressure signs, was necking all the time

We did not try and Nosler 125g partitions.

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Depends on if you want to keep tweaking the load or go hunting. Both good bullets but I am doing what Keith is and running the 129 Hornaday at 3150 fps. I thought this was too good to be true so held off on loading in quantity but now I will and stop any other load development until after deer season is over. I was concerned the Lapua brass wouldn't show pressure until you were way past max but I guess I'm good for now.


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it's too late this year to mess with loads, but a 129/130 at 3,150fps is something I need to try in the Spring!

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Originally Posted by stealthgoat
it's too late this year to mess with loads, but a 129/130 at 3,150fps is something I need to try in the Spring!


Stealthgoat,

3150 fps with a 129/130 grain bullet in the 6.5X55 Swede is "WAY" over pressure. Reloader 26 is a double based powder and conventional pressure signs don't show up easily, BUT, when they do, at that velocity/pressure it could seriously reck your world. Do what you want friend but I feel I'd be doing you a serious disservice if I didn't mention it.


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Trystan warning appreciated but I think Im OK on pressure less than 65,000 psi. (Wrong here closer to 68,000 by QL) Even so I will drop back down until I see pressure tested data.

Here is what Quickload spit out for 120 Nosler BT at 56,000 psi.: Alliant Reloder-26 102.2 54.6 3.54 3067 99.8 56000 13914 1.099 ! Near Maximum !

I am 2 grains under this load for the 129-130s. If I add 50 fps for 2 more inches of barrel it would be 3117 fps. for the 120 at 56,000 psi.

I know that it is not gospel but QL is useful for equating velocity and pressure even if the charges are different. QL is off for R26 in smaller cases as it has it as slower than R25 which it isn't. But The loads I tested showed only slightly flattened primers with a soft lot of Winchesters LR and no web or primer pocket expansion over factory loads which are really mild. The only indication of high pressures is snappier recoil which isn't very reliable. Mostly what I go by is 1% more than MRP or R22 and a grain or so less than R25 loads as R26 is right between those two in burn rate. In the 243 to 270 I am consistently seeing around a 100 fps gain over R22 and at least 50 fps over 7828 with R26. Doesn't do this in all cases but some it sure does this is with the Alliant loads which were tested.

Another QL spread for the 130 Accubond: +03.0 99 51.45 3028 2646 64104 12847 100.0 1.083 ! Near Maximum !

I an going to drop down a grain or to 3050 fps and this should be a safe working load. QL indicates my previous load was getting near 68,000 psi at least with the AB. This would blow primers with other components so still don't know why R26 doesn't show any pressure signs. The only reason I can think of is the peak pressure is further down the barrel.
I am also guessing the progressive burn starts out slow and then speeds up further down the barrel.

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while I would love to get 264 mag speeds out of my humble swede, I think I will sticking to 129/130 with H4350 @ 2,825 fps for now. I was up to 2,900 at one point but I hadn't found accuracy node there .
I will be looking for some R26 in future to experiment with, thanks

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I think mine will settle down at around 3,000-3,050 and that is plenty of speed and should be the next accuracy node up. May be spring before I really work it out.
Barnes new manual has data but unfortunately it is at 51,000 psi.


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http://www.bergerbullets.com/pdf/6.5x55-Swedish-Mauser-135gr.pdf

All published data for the swede seems to be at swedish mauser levels, but I know I would start with re -26 and worked up to a comfortable level.

As a side note If you have a hankering to try 140 gr. bullets, try 52 gr of H1000 to start and it may be the end of load developement. works pretty consistent in most and does about 2800 in most 22" barrels.....

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