I have some 129gr Hornadys on order, as well as 140gr ELD's on hand. Seems like R26 or Big Game should be good powders
Originally Posted by Cheesy
Three shot groups, not extensive testing, blah blah blah. I’m pleased with dads shooting while I slave away at work appropriately using AutoCad…
I’d only bought 129 grain Interlocks and 120 grain ballistic tips. Neither dad or I have any other 6.5 rifles so bullet selection limited to these so far.
Dad has been doing the load work up and H4831SC and 4350 for powders, both giving good groups, but I think 4831 was best and what he ended up using, but both were good. Max book loads weren’t showing pressure signs from what he said.
My Fieldcraft in 6.5 Swede really likes the 130 Accubond and RL 19 as well as the 130 Scirocco and RL 19. You might try those components if you can find them.
The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!
And don't ignore The Red Headed Stepchild, IMR 4831. It has provided the sweet spot in a slew 0f 6.5x55's I've owned over the last 40 years, from Swedish Mausers through American commercial rifles.
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And don't ignore The Red Headed Stepchild, IMR 4831. It has provided the sweet spot in a slew 0f 6.5x55's I've owned over the last 40 years, from Swedish Mausers through American commercial rifles.
I'd like to hear more about your IMR4831 loads.
I usually use H4831 with a 140gr in 6.5x55, 45.0 in the mausers, 47+/- in the modern rifles.
I try to use the temperature tolerant powders like most of the Hodgdon line, since in AZ I could load up a bunch one month in the 70F fall/winter/spring and shoot it for fun at the range a few months later in the summer when its 110F. (yeah we shoot in that kinda weather down here!)
And don't ignore The Red Headed Stepchild, IMR 4831. It has provided the sweet spot in a slew 0f 6.5x55's I've owned over the last 40 years, from Swedish Mausers through American commercial rifles.
I'd like to hear more about your IMR4831 loads.
I usually use H4831 with a 140gr in 6.5x55, 45.0 in the mausers, 47+/- in the modern rifles.
I try to use the temperature tolerant powders like most of the Hodgdon line, since in AZ I could load up a bunch one month in the 70F fall/winter/spring and shoot it for fun at the range a few months later in the summer when its 110F. (yeah we shoot in that kinda weather down here!)
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My IMR loads mirror your H loads in weight. I don't hotrod the cartridge, but IMR 4831 is a slight bit faster burning no? 120 to 140 grain bullets are my mainstay, and I heavily rely on 129 Hornady Interlocks and 139 Scenars within that range. Lapua brass lasts seemingly forever with those loads in a Ruger #1A when primarily neck sized (partial full length sized actually).
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There's one at the LGS I saw yesterday, a Swede for $1439 and change. handled it, liked it, handed it back. wood was good but not great, I needed it like I need another hole in my head, but I know need has nothing to do with it. Hope someone picks it up and enjoys it. Also had what appeared to be an 1876 in 50-90. Pretty sure it wasn't Winchester, but was nice.
Old70
Old70's LGS was kind enough to send it to my LGS
like he said "good but not great"
I probably should have put it in sunlight for the photo
My Browning LW .260 has (as far as we can tell) a 9.5 twist. It handles the Hornady 140 sp just fine, but I’ve only run it to 100 yards to date. It really likes the Hornady 129 sp and for my use that’s probably going to be my go to load. I have a good supply of Sierra 85gr hp that it shoots like a laser - minimal recoil and just plain fun.
When I had the Talley base on it, I needed to use the low rings to get the scope down where I wanted it. I went back to the original Browning base recently to take advantage of the windage adjustments. Lee Shaver, did a trigger job on it and substantially lightened the pull weight.
Again, nice catch - enjoy it.
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Picked up a Swede LW yesterday at the LGS 30 miles west of me. Next town over. Nice wood on this specimen. Topped it with a Kahles AH 3-9x42 TDS that was languishing on top of the gun cabinet. Thinking some 125g Partitions at 2800-2900 fps should match the TDS reticle pretty close.
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I've had a "Traditional Hunter" in .22 WRM for about three years now. It even shoots unleaded ammo well enough for "walking varminter" ranges (around 50-100 yards where I hunt). Always puts 3 shots in "minute of jack rabbit, crow, or Califonia ground squirrel (world's fattest ground squirrels) at those ranges. An it's purty.
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Miroku, definitely knows how to make very fine barrels.
I have to agree with you completely. I have several of them in different configurations, and the most accurate of the 14 .22s I own are 1885 low walls made by Miroku.
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