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Originally Posted by magnum44270
Im using Norma MRP 51grn. and rem 9 1/2 primers with Lapua brass. 3.150oal in the same set up as you. Tikka T3X 6.5x55. its pushing Moly'd 140 partitions and AB/ABLR at 2920fps


thank you for the load data. Always interested seeing this info from a person with the same rifle.

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for you tikka owners, here were the first 8 shots from my 6.5x55 using factory nosler accubond 140gr.

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Originally Posted by Dapesche
So at this point, I'm thinking I should get some mega's and partitions and see how they shoot.

If I was a betting man, I'd put money on Megas shooting tighter groups than NPT's; mine did. Best two bullets, 139 Scenar and 155 Mega.

But different guns like different bullets.

My Swede is a Shilen/FN in a McWoody Edge Mauser stock.

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Originally Posted by Dapesche
for you tikka owners, here were the first 8 shots from my 6.5x55 using factory nosler accubond 140gr.


Looks to me like you could be ready to go hunting.

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Originally Posted by antelope_sniper
Originally Posted by Dapesche
for you tikka owners, here were the first 8 shots from my 6.5x55 using factory nosler accubond 140gr.


Looks to me like you could e ready to go hunting.


agreed! Will be on the prowl for a whitie in about 1.5hr from now.

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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by Dapesche
So at this point, I'm thinking I should get some mega's and partitions and see how they shoot.

If I was a betting man, I'd put money on Megas shooting tighter groups than NPT's; mine did. Best two bullets, 139 Scenar and 155 Mega.

But different guns like different bullets.

My Swede is a Shilen/FN in a McWoody Edge Mauser stock.

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Cool looking stock. I am rocking the Tikka Hunter stock.


I will do my best to remember to follow up with results.
Curious, what load had you mixed up for your 155mega.

I am reloading the Nosler Factory ammo. Was informed that Nosler uses Norma brass, so it sounds like I have a good foundation for the loading.

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Take a look at my thread on Lapua Naturalis bullets here in the reloading forum. You might also like to see this video from Lapua

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qqpycNp-Qc&t=220s

6.5X55SE is a great caliber. I remember shooting a gentleman's rifle in this caliber many years ago when I lived in Toronto. smile

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Half inch, 155 Mega over 46.5 H-4831 (surplus powder I bought in the ‘60’s) at around 2,500 FPS. I understand this old powder may be a tad slower than current production H-4831. It smells like new powder, no dust. It performs very well.

I shot quarter and 1/3 MOA groups with 139 Scenar over 47.2 MRP at around 2,650 FPS. 45 gr RL-17 was almost as accurate, still sub MOA, and faster at 2,749.

Those two bullets are the champs in this gun. It’s more finicky than my Shilen 6.5 Creedmoor. But does very well when fed what it likes.

The CM shoots a larger variety of combos sub MOA. The Swede shoots everything under 1.5”, but to a Loony, that’s not Kosher.

The CM likes the new 147 ELD-M, haven’t tried it in the Swede. I hear good reports on terminal performance with that bullet at Swede/Creed speed.

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I’d look real hard at the 140gr Hornady Interlock.

It’s the ideal bullet for what you are wanting.

Haven’t found a 6.5mm rifle that won’t shoot them.

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I love the way they say “lap-wah”, not “la-poo’-ah” like we do.

Good stuff.

Check out Scenarshooter’s portfolio of dead critters. Impressive.

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Originally Posted by Omid
Take a look at my thread on Lapua Naturalis bullets here in the reloading forum. You might also like to see this video from Lapua

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qqpycNp-Qc&t=220s

6.5X55SE is a great caliber. I remember shooting a gentleman's rifle in this caliber many years ago when I lived in Toronto. smile



Thanks for posting the video.

Those bullets look pretty amazing.


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I have a Tikka T-3 Hunter and it shoots everything I have tried thus far well. A friend gave me a ancient box of 140 grain Speer flat base spitzers and they shot great. That was my first handload for this rifle.

Next I tried140 grain match bullets shoot, which shot even better. 129 Hornadys shoot into one hole. Somewhere I have a box of 120 grain TSXs which I bought for a Remington Model Seven in 260 which I sold. I bet they shoot, too.

Regarding you "dilemma", I go along with the 140 grain crowd. The 6.5s made their reputation as reliable killers using long and heavy for diameter bullets. That starts around 140 grains. I also have 160 grain Hornadys and 155 grain Lapuas which I haven't tried yet.

A friend swears by the 160 grain Hornady in his Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.5x55. He likes the quick kills he has gotten with minimal meat damage and a good blood trail.

The Scandanavians have been killing moose (their elk) for 100 years with the 6.5x55 and they're happy with it. You should be too.

Let us know how it works out.


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I'd be interested in how the 155 Mega compares to the 160 Horn and others you try.

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Originally Posted by MuskegMan

Barnes doesn't make a 130 gr TTSX, but they do make a 120 grainer.

I'd go with the 120 TTSX or 140 NPT, whichever shot better.

My bad TSX.


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Saw my niece drop a big cow moose at approximately 100 yards with the 120 TSX , quartering on shot.

Punched through bone, took out the top of the heart , broke 2 ribs on the off side. Dropped faster than any moose I’ve seen. Would not hesitate to use it . Or a good 140 grain , including Hornady

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My GF used my swede this year to shoot a lrge cow moose at about 100 yards. Quartering away on the run. 130 gr handloaded accubond.


We found it on the far side under the hide. Moose went slowy 100 yards and lay down.


I think all your choices are good, but would recommend the accubond or partition.

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Thanks everyone. I'm thinking the partition and mega will be the experiment. The hornady round nose was mentioned but I'd likely just buy it in the factory.

Now for the evolution of the thread.... WHAT Powder...

I've seen 4831sc, 4350, and the mrp/rl mentioned quite frequently.
While I have the eyeballs of experienced users, what is the recommended powder to push both bullets. In this thread I have seen some loads...curious to know if both bullets of different weights can be pushed effectively with the same powder or if different powders are recommended.

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I'm running the 142 gr Nosler LR Accubond in my Swede and in my 264 WM. In the Swede ( a Model 70 w/ a Pac-nor 22" barrel) I'm using 45.5 g IMR4350 for 2810 fps. Groups are .3-.33 5 shots.

The 142 LRAB is a bit 'softer' than the accubond, opening down to lower speeds. I've only ever recovered one and that one was from the 264 and had traveled through 5' or so of an elk. I did use the 142 to take a medium sized axis with drt results.


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The Hornady 160 RN is a fine bullet and shoots remarkably in a sporterized 96 I have with 7.8 twist. The 155 has brought down lots of moose in Finland, Sweden, Norway, etc. I have some 160 Woodleighs (another no BS top notch bullet) but have not loaded them yet. If you want to go with the heavier bullets, give them a try. The Hornady RN 160's can be difficult to find sometimes - PM me if you need some help finding some.


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I bought two boxes of Hornady 160s when MidwayUSA had them. I also bought a box or two of the Megas. Haven't shot any of them yet as the 140s and 129s shoot so well.


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