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Do you think I will be able to make it to 2900 fps with the 120gr Nosler BT and 2800 with any of the 129-130gr bullets out of a 22" barrel 6.5x55 in a modern action? I'm open to powder suggestions. I have a variety of brass, WLR and 215 primers. I figure it's time to break the habit of 160 gr. Bullets.

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Originally Posted by Biathlonman
Do you think I will be able to make it to 2900 fps with the 120gr Nosler BT and 2800 with any of the 129-130gr bullets out of a 22" barrel 6.5x55 in a modern action? I'm open to powder suggestions. I have a variety of brass, WLR and 215 primers. I figure it's time to break the habit of 160 gr. Bullets.

No trouble at all. Vihtavuori has loads for 3150fps with 130gr bullets in their 2008 manual.

You can download their current pdf reloading manual from HERE

Be aware that Vihtavuori loads do not seem to have the "built in lawyer safety margin" that many have come to expect in American load data. Start 10% and work up because many of their top loads are too hot for some of my rifles!

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Nosler #6 list 2 loads for 120's at 3000 fps using H4350 and RL19.
2 more over 2900 using IMR4350 and Accurate 3100.

This is from a 23" Lilja barrel in a strong commercial action.

Last edited by nsaqam; 05/25/10. Reason: added barrel length

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Vihtavouri lists several 120gr loads in the 2900 to 3000+ range using N550 and N560. This is with a 26.5" barrel though.


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Sorry, I missed the "WLR" in your post.

I do not know how fast you can go with that powder, but Vihtavuori sure has powders ideally suited to the Swedish mauser (even if their test rifle had a 26 inch barrel).

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Cartridge : 6.5 x 55 Swedish
Bullet : .264, 129, Hornady SP 2620
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.150 inch or 80.01 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch or 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.

Matching Maximum Pressure: 55000 psi, or 379 MPa

or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 105 %

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP 100.1 52.2 3.38 2921 98.7 55000 13752 1.143 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 101.7 51.9 3.36 2904 95.6 55000 13811 1.140 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum (Big Boy) 104.4 55.8 3.62 2904 96.5 55000 13721 1.132 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 104.6 55.8 3.62 2903 96.6 55000 13693 1.132 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 104.8 55.9 3.62 2903 96.5 55000 13709 1.132 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 102.1 54.2 3.51 2893 93.9 55000 13833 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 100.3 51.4 3.33 2890 96.0 55000 13408 1.131 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 101.9 51.4 3.33 2887 97.5 55000 13404 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 101.9 51.4 3.33 2887 97.5 55000 13404 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 101.9 51.4 3.33 2887 97.5 55000 13404 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 104.6 51.7 3.35 2885 97.4 55000 13407 1.146 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 101.1 51.1 3.31 2875 95.9 55000 13233 1.130 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 105.0 51.0 3.30 2859 95.6 53267 13280 1.149 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214 105.0 54.4 3.53 2859 96.0 54656 13112 1.132 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 103.0 51.1 3.31 2850 95.5 55000 12951 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 95.7 47.5 3.08 2848 100.0 55000 11694 1.159 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 93.7 46.5 3.01 2846 99.5 55000 12308 1.143 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 97.8 48.6 3.15 2845 97.3 55000 12632 1.136 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 93.9 48.4 3.14 2843 99.2 55000 12454 1.151 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 98.3 49.1 3.18 2842 97.3 55000 12695 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 86.3 45.2 2.93 2841 100.0 55000 11807 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 88.6 46.8 3.03 2838 98.7 55000 12443 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25 105.0 52.2 3.38 2837 99.3 49974 13195 1.187 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 99.0 49.5 3.20 2836 97.3 55000 12608 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 95.9 45.9 2.97 2831 99.0 55000 12212 1.148 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 93.3 46.1 2.99 2827 99.9 55000 11997 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 93.4 46.1 2.99 2826 99.9 55000 11994 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 90.6 46.2 3.00 2824 99.8 55000 12108 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 97.0 46.3 3.00 2823 99.9 55000 12022 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 96.2 48.1 3.11 2819 97.1 55000 12353 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 96.2 48.1 3.11 2819 97.1 55000 12353 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 93.2 48.1 3.11 2819 97.1 55000 12353 1.145 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC 99.7 50.3 3.26 2817 95.2 55000 12430 1.141 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 103.7 50.3 3.26 2817 95.2 55000 12430 1.141 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 86.3 45.9 2.97 2816 98.7 55000 12221 1.161 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 98.6 49.8 3.23 2811 98.2 55000 12235 1.165 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 98.0 46.9 3.04 2811 99.9 55000 11769 1.167 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot BigGame 86.9 44.8 2.90 2808 100.0 55000 11535 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11 87.0 44.9 2.91 2807 100.0 55000 11520 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 97.3 51.2 3.32 2801 97.2 55000 12101 1.148 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895 85.7 41.4 2.68 2799 100.0 55000 10863 1.138 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 103.9 51.3 3.33 2798 97.8 55000 11951 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 99.3 46.4 3.00 2795 100.0 55000 11106 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904 96.9 47.7 3.09 2789 96.1 55000 11991 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11 84.5 42.2 2.74 2789 100.0 55000 11366 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 84.5 42.2 2.74 2789 100.0 55000 11366 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 84.5 42.2 2.74 2789 100.0 55000 11366 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B 84.9 42.4 2.75 2786 100.0 55000 11269 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0701 92.9 45.9 2.97 2785 98.8 55000 11795 1.168 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 86.0 43.9 2.85 2784 99.8 55000 11531 1.167 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 79.9 43.6 2.82 2779 100.0 55000 11099 1.168 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 86.3 43.6 2.82 2778 100.0 55000 11118 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 516 82.9 44.1 2.86 2777 99.7 55000 11383 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320 86.5 42.5 2.75 2777 100.0 55000 10979 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 103.6 49.6 3.21 2775 96.0 55000 11789 1.150 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 88.3 43.6 2.83 2773 100.0 55000 11046 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748 77.6 41.7 2.70 2772 100.0 55000 10727 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 88.3 43.1 2.80 2769 100.0 55000 11022 1.171 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9 82.6 42.6 2.76 2767 100.0 55000 10985 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0651 91.7 44.8 2.90 2765 99.4 55000 11388 1.167 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 90.7 44.5 2.88 2765 98.2 55000 11545 1.161 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 87.9 44.5 2.88 2764 98.2 55000 11537 1.161 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208 87.0 42.2 2.73 2759 100.0 55000 10959 1.150 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET 87.3 42.2 2.73 2759 100.0 55000 10959 1.150 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341 81.1 43.6 2.83 2754 100.0 55000 10754 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507 79.4 41.4 2.68 2754 100.0 55000 10657 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC 77.3 41.3 2.68 2753 100.0 55000 10632 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4064 87.7 41.4 2.68 2753 100.0 55000 10773 1.155 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321 78.0 41.9 2.72 2750 100.0 55000 10668 1.167 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530 78.9 39.6 2.57 2747 100.0 55000 10535 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031 83.6 39.0 2.53 2746 100.0 55000 10168 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0621 85.5 41.5 2.69 2746 100.0 55000 10584 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 81.6 42.0 2.72 2746 100.0 55000 10437 1.182 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895 86.9 42.0 2.72 2746 100.0 55000 10365 1.155 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 105.0 52.4 3.40 2741 94.0 45429 13250 1.252
Accurate 4064 89.6 41.8 2.71 2738 100.0 55000 10403 1.202 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201 79.4 40.5 2.63 2736 100.0 55000 10520 1.174 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N150 93.3 43.9 2.85 2733 100.0 55000 10382 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902 84.5 40.7 2.64 2729 100.0 55000 10404 1.175 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan Sp 7 75.8 40.6 2.63 2728 100.0 55000 10293 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H335 74.2 40.4 2.62 2728 100.0 55000 10169 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N540 84.4 42.6 2.76 2728 100.0 55000 10314 1.169 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N140 89.7 43.1 2.79 2728 100.0 55000 10313 1.161 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 10 73.7 39.4 2.55 2726 100.0 55000 10123 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 202 82.2 40.4 2.62 2726 100.0 55000 10154 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 508 73.7 39.4 2.55 2725 100.0 55000 10110 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 105.0 49.6 3.21 2725 98.6 50114 11812 1.232 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2700 89.0 45.9 2.97 2722 98.1 55000 10926 1.163 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 76.8 41.1 2.67 2721 100.0 55000 10197 1.182 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0601 82.6 40.1 2.60 2718 100.0 55000 10279 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2219 73.8 38.0 2.46 2717 100.0 55000 9872 1.159 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H322 78.5 38.0 2.46 2717 100.0 55000 9872 1.159 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570 105.0 55.3 3.58 2716 86.5 43866 13749 1.265
Accurate 2230 75.6 40.5 2.62 2713 100.0 55000 10061 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0731 75.7 40.3 2.61 2712 100.0 55000 10086 1.160 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 83.2 39.3 2.55 2711 100.0 55000 9987 1.208 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot X-Terminator 72.2 38.6 2.50 2710 100.0 55000 9887 1.165 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2210 75.2 38.8 2.51 2709 100.0 55000 10000 1.158 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0733 75.5 40.2 2.60 2707 100.0 55000 9993 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206 82.1 40.6 2.63 2707 100.0 55000 10109 1.153 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 80.8 38.4 2.49 2705 100.0 55000 9984 1.184 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0832 77.5 40.8 2.64 2705 100.0 55000 9667 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Benchmark 80.0 39.4 2.55 2704 100.0 55000 9947 1.157 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H 81.4 40.7 2.64 2703 100.0 55000 10079 1.151 ! Near Maximum !
ADI BM2 73.6 39.2 2.54 2702 100.0 55000 9921 1.157 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2200 73.0 37.0 2.40 2694 100.0 55000 9699 1.154 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N135 89.3 40.4 2.62 2693 100.0 55000 9570 1.180 ! Near Maximum !
Nitrochemie A/S 0300 70.9 36.3 2.35 2692 100.0 55000 9504 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-12 78.6 40.0 2.59 2691 100.0 55000 9645 1.164 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 105.0 51.9 3.36 2684 92.9 45591 12349 1.235
Somchem S335 82.5 40.3 2.61 2666 100.0 55000 9419 1.176 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-10x 76.1 35.9 2.32 2665 100.0 55000 9275 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2015 77.6 37.5 2.43 2659 100.0 55000 9219 1.183 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4198 74.3 34.8 2.26 2652 100.0 55000 9022 1.147 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 1680 65.0 34.9 2.26 2651 100.0 55000 9076 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
SF-033 fl 72.8 37.1 2.41 2646 100.0 55000 9028 1.192 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N133 83.9 38.4 2.49 2644 100.0 55000 8975 1.167 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 200 68.9 35.6 2.31 2640 100.0 55000 9039 1.191 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP1/NP ~approximation 68.9 35.6 2.31 2640 100.0 55000 9039 1.191 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4198 76.0 34.1 2.21 2628 100.0 55000 8696 1.155 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 5744 66.0 30.8 2.00 2628 100.0 55000 8877 1.155 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N130 79.1 36.9 2.39 2628 100.0 55000 8843 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Kazan Sunar 308W 75.5 36.9 2.39 2625 100.0 55000 8825 1.171 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 105.0 52.7 3.42 2623 94.6 39825 12915 1.321
Alliant Reloder- 7 72.0 34.8 2.25 2621 100.0 55000 8766 1.174 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2207 71.9 33.6 2.18 2602 100.0 55000 8568 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 296 56.5 30.3 1.96 2594 100.0 55000 8510 1.179 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D1001 105.0 56.4 3.66 2582 81.4 45299 11262 1.258
Hodgdon H4227 69.3 31.7 2.05 2573 100.0 55000 8173 1.162 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4227 69.3 31.7 2.05 2573 100.0 55000 8162 1.157 ! Near Maximum !
Nitrochemie A/S 0200 62.6 31.3 2.03 2559 100.0 55000 8071 1.174 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N120 74.0 33.8 2.19 2557 100.0 55000 8051 1.182 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2218 105.0 55.9 3.62 2548 80.3 39498 12725 1.327
Vihtavuori 24N41 105.0 55.9 3.62 2545 77.6 41936 11533 1.295
Lovex-D0631 57.4 29.9 1.94 2536 100.0 55000 7829 1.156 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170 105.0 51.9 3.36 2535 84.4 41576 11312 1.327
Hodgdon H110 58.3 31.2 2.02 2531 100.0 55000 7965 1.186 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0531 69.9 31.3 2.03 2527 100.0 55000 7799 1.176 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S265 68.6 31.5 2.04 2499 100.0 55000 7570 1.201 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870 105.0 54.2 3.51 2485 83.5 35098 12276 1.409
ADI AR 2205 66.9 31.8 2.06 2482 100.0 55000 7471 1.170 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Lil'Gun 56.6 29.4 1.91 2481 100.0 55000 7526 1.201 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4100 56.9 29.4 1.90 2467 100.0 55000 7254 1.181 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant 2400 55.8 26.4 1.71 2464 100.0 55000 7267 1.177 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N110 66.0 28.0 1.81 2449 100.0 55000 7149 1.190 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R910 59.5 27.4 1.78 2445 100.0 55000 7098 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 512 58.4 27.9 1.81 2441 100.0 55000 7106 1.188 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0401 61.0 27.1 1.76 2441 100.0 55000 7055 1.172 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Enforcer 54.6 27.9 1.81 2441 100.0 55000 7104 1.189 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate No.9 50.2 26.9 1.74 2413 100.0 55000 6865 1.180 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant BLUE DOT 61.3 24.9 1.62 2388 100.0 55000 6764 1.185 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate No.7 46.0 24.8 1.60 2366 100.0 55000 6539 1.189 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG 105.0 53.2 3.45 2361 68.9 34320 10473 1.425
Hodgdon US 869 105.0 55.9 3.62 2357 72.8 34017 10549 1.433
Norma R123 50.5 25.2 1.64 2337 100.0 55000 6462 1.227 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant POWER PISTOL 52.8 20.9 1.36 2332 100.0 55000 6476 1.180 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0051 53.5 19.8 1.28 2322 100.0 55000 6403 1.202 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate No.5 40.2 22.7 1.47 2314 100.0 55000 6257 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 3N38 58.7 23.9 1.55 2312 100.0 55000 6113 1.193 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 13 105.0 53.6 3.47 2308 77.2 30999 10470 1.490
Somchem S221 45.7 23.8 1.54 2306 100.0 55000 6188 1.242 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0361 42.2 21.8 1.41 2301 100.0 55000 6169 1.194 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N105 58.8 23.0 1.49 2285 100.0 55000 5937 1.211 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 100 65.8 22.7 1.47 2268 100.0 55000 5898 1.190 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil P806 53.2 26.6 1.72 2245 100.0 55000 5987 1.228 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 513/520/9520 105.0 53.6 3.47 2244 73.6 29244 10034 1.526
Vihtavuori 20N29 105.0 56.4 3.66 2240 71.3 29185 10189 1.526
Hodgdon HS-6 46.1 22.8 1.47 2223 100.0 55000 5620 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 8700 105.0 53.7 3.48 2211 73.0 28688 9831 1.534
Alliant HERCO 65.7 20.6 1.33 2210 100.0 55000 5638 1.220 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 90 62.1 21.4 1.39 2210 100.0 55000 5564 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 3N37 56.5 21.8 1.41 2209 100.0 55000 5553 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot True Blue 44.1 22.4 1.45 2207 100.0 55000 5526 1.206 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 504 44.8 22.4 1.45 2207 100.0 55000 5526 1.206 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant BULLSEYE 55.0 18.2 1.18 2207 100.0 55000 5676 1.197 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 540 43.4 22.3 1.45 2206 100.0 55000 5520 1.207 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N350 58.8 21.4 1.39 2198 100.0 55000 5453 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant UNIQUE 60.3 19.4 1.26 2190 100.0 55000 5511 1.214 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 501 49.5 21.5 1.39 2189 100.0 55000 5465 1.207 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WAP 49.3 21.4 1.39 2185 100.0 55000 5434 1.204 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Silhouette 49.2 21.4 1.38 2182 100.0 55000 5423 1.205 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem MP200 55.7 20.5 1.33 2179 100.0 55000 5399 1.222 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 506 53.9 19.0 1.23 2170 100.0 55000 5400 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem MS200 61.3 20.0 1.30 2161 100.0 55000 5291 1.241 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil J706 67.7 20.2 1.31 2152 100.0 55000 5312 1.228 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate No.2 44.9 18.8 1.22 2149 100.0 55000 5132 1.230 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N340 59.9 19.8 1.28 2145 100.0 55000 5137 1.213 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 70N 53.9 19.2 1.24 2137 100.0 55000 5190 1.223 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Universal 59.8 19.2 1.24 2137 100.0 55000 5190 1.223 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate Nitro 100 67.7 17.7 1.14 2127 100.0 55000 5185 1.225 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil P803 55.2 20.1 1.30 2125 100.0 55000 5082 1.225 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0202 55.5 19.3 1.25 2125 100.0 55000 5003 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 515 61.5 20.0 1.30 2123 100.0 55000 5024 1.216 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 231 52.8 20.0 1.29 2114 100.0 55000 5015 1.215 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Zip 47.2 20.0 1.29 2114 100.0 55000 5015 1.215 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 509 61.3 20.0 1.29 2113 100.0 55000 5012 1.215 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant GREEN DOT 67.5 18.8 1.22 2113 100.0 55000 5059 1.229 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon HP38 52.2 19.8 1.29 2109 100.0 55000 4984 1.215 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N330 58.6 19.1 1.24 2109 100.0 55000 4948 1.220 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate Solo 1250 64.7 19.3 1.25 2109 100.0 55000 4929 1.214 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil P804 51.7 20.2 1.31 2108 100.0 55000 5020 1.226 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AS 50N 64.0 18.6 1.21 2106 100.0 55000 4994 1.231 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant RED DOT 72.3 18.0 1.16 2105 100.0 55000 5041 1.211 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0323 42.8 17.9 1.16 2103 100.0 55000 4894 1.228 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0111 55.7 18.9 1.22 2102 100.0 55000 4913 1.218 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate Solo 1000 68.3 18.9 1.23 2100 100.0 55000 4973 1.228 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil P801 56.3 19.7 1.28 2085 100.0 55000 4890 1.224 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AS 30 71.9 18.5 1.20 2084 100.0 55000 4888 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 514 65.6 18.2 1.18 2083 100.0 55000 4839 1.221 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon TiteGroup 47.3 19.3 1.25 2083 100.0 55000 4851 1.217 ! Near Maximum !
NC A3502 ,test only 105.0 51.3 3.32 2080 50.4 28149 7445 1.551
Vihtavuori N320 62.3 18.3 1.18 2080 100.0 55000 4782 1.220 ! Near Maximum !
Norma R1 76.1 19.2 1.24 2067 100.0 55000 4789 1.220 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil P805 77.7 19.2 1.24 2066 100.0 55000 4785 1.219 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Clays 75.8 18.1 1.17 2063 100.0 55000 4771 1.207 ! Near Maximum !
TLP A 502(RH) ,test only 105.0 51.3 3.32 2056 54.7 26272 7914 1.594
Vihtavuori N310 59.8 17.4 1.13 2049 100.0 55000 4626 1.216 ! Near Maximum !
V1734 7-multiperf ,test only 105.0 51.3 3.32 1484 24.9 14899 3647 2.043

and.......

Cartridge : 6.5 x 55 Swedish
Bullet : .264, 129, Hornady SP 2620
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.150 inch or 80.01 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch or 558.8 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.

Matching Maximum Pressure: 63000 psi, or 434 MPa

or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 105 %

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP 103.9 54.2 3.51 3043 99.6 63000 14112 1.075 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC 104.2 53.5 3.46 3018 97.7 63000 13883 1.062 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560 105.0 53.6 3.47 3011 97.0 61569 14253 1.082 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213 105.0 53.0 3.44 2999 97.5 62773 13718 1.063 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO 105.0 55.8 3.61 2990 95.4 60963 14244 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15 105.0 53.0 3.44 2983 98.5 61092 13750 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22 105.0 53.0 3.44 2983 98.5 61092 13750 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation 105.0 53.0 3.44 2983 98.5 61092 13750 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209 102.0 50.7 3.28 2970 98.6 63000 13091 1.067 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19 102.5 51.2 3.32 2967 98.6 63000 13167 1.075 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350 97.7 48.6 3.15 2965 99.9 63000 12635 1.074 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 98.0 50.6 3.28 2964 99.9 63000 12813 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 92.6 48.9 3.17 2961 99.6 63000 12846 1.083 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation 103.3 51.6 3.34 2960 98.6 63000 13071 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 90.4 47.3 3.07 2956 100.0 63000 12090 1.070 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 99.8 49.6 3.21 2956 100.0 63000 11924 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350 100.3 48.0 3.11 2953 99.7 63000 12592 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 97.6 48.2 3.12 2944 100.0 63000 12278 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 97.6 48.2 3.12 2944 100.0 63000 12275 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 94.8 48.4 3.14 2944 100.0 63000 12420 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4 100.4 50.2 3.25 2943 98.4 63000 12818 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 97.2 50.2 3.25 2943 98.4 63000 12818 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation 100.4 50.2 3.25 2943 98.4 63000 12818 1.076 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC 103.7 52.4 3.39 2940 96.8 63000 12920 1.072 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 90.3 48.1 3.11 2939 99.5 63000 12644 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350 101.1 48.3 3.13 2939 100.0 63000 12253 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385 102.7 51.9 3.36 2932 99.2 63000 12617 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831 102.4 49.0 3.17 2926 100.0 63000 12019 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum (Big Boy) 105.0 56.2 3.64 2925 96.8 56256 13794 1.120
Ramshot BigGame 91.1 47.0 3.04 2924 100.0 63000 11828 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11 91.2 47.0 3.05 2923 100.0 63000 11812 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780 101.0 53.2 3.45 2920 98.5 63000 12491 1.080 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12 105.0 56.0 3.63 2915 96.8 55752 13737 1.125
Rottweil R904 101.2 49.8 3.23 2914 97.6 63000 12480 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905 105.0 52.0 3.37 2911 96.4 58792 13196 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517 105.0 56.0 3.63 2910 96.6 55424 13734 1.128
IMR 4895 89.9 43.5 2.82 2910 100.0 63000 11164 1.072 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 88.8 44.4 2.88 2907 100.0 63000 11681 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11 88.8 44.4 2.88 2907 100.0 63000 11681 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 88.8 44.4 2.88 2907 100.0 63000 11681 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0701 97.3 48.1 3.11 2907 99.6 63000 12190 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V 103.6 48.4 3.14 2905 100.0 63000 11329 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B 89.2 44.6 2.89 2903 100.0 63000 11583 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 90.2 46.0 2.98 2903 100.0 63000 11852 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR 105.0 51.9 3.36 2897 97.5 55720 13453 1.139
PB Clermont PCL 516 87.0 46.3 3.00 2897 100.0 63000 11721 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 83.9 45.7 2.96 2893 100.0 63000 11409 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320 90.8 44.6 2.89 2892 100.0 63000 11274 1.078 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 90.4 45.7 2.96 2890 100.0 63000 11400 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 95.0 46.6 3.02 2888 99.2 63000 11979 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 92.1 46.6 3.02 2887 99.2 63000 11971 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 92.5 45.7 2.96 2886 100.0 63000 11316 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0651 96.2 47.0 3.04 2885 99.9 63000 11744 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748 81.5 43.8 2.84 2884 100.0 63000 11038 1.091 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9 86.8 44.8 2.90 2883 100.0 63000 11305 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 92.7 45.3 2.93 2882 100.0 63000 11322 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208 91.4 44.3 2.87 2876 100.0 63000 11283 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET 91.8 44.3 2.87 2876 100.0 63000 11283 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4064 92.2 43.5 2.82 2868 100.0 63000 11077 1.085 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341 85.2 45.8 2.97 2868 100.0 63000 11034 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507 83.6 43.6 2.82 2867 100.0 63000 10989 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC 81.4 43.5 2.82 2866 100.0 63000 10965 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321 82.0 44.1 2.86 2862 100.0 63000 10998 1.096 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530 83.0 41.7 2.70 2861 100.0 63000 10869 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 105.0 51.0 3.30 2859 95.6 53267 13280 1.149
ADI AP 2214 105.0 54.4 3.53 2859 96.0 54656 13112 1.132
Lovex-S0621 89.9 43.7 2.83 2858 100.0 63000 10894 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 105.0 51.0 3.30 2856 95.7 57412 12592 1.119 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895 91.3 44.1 2.86 2855 100.0 63000 10680 1.086 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 85.7 44.1 2.86 2855 100.0 63000 10726 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031 88.0 41.1 2.66 2853 100.0 63000 10495 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201 83.5 42.6 2.76 2850 100.0 63000 10843 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 94.1 43.9 2.85 2846 100.0 63000 10699 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902 88.9 42.8 2.78 2842 100.0 63000 10717 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2700 93.1 48.0 3.11 2841 99.1 63000 11319 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N150 97.7 46.1 2.98 2841 100.0 63000 10660 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan Sp 7 79.7 42.7 2.77 2839 100.0 63000 10598 1.108 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H335 78.1 42.6 2.76 2838 100.0 63000 10511 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N140 94.2 45.2 2.93 2838 100.0 63000 10604 1.092 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25 105.0 52.2 3.38 2837 99.3 49974 13195 1.187
SNPE Vectan SP 10 77.8 41.5 2.69 2837 100.0 63000 10476 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N540 88.7 44.8 2.90 2836 100.0 63000 10649 1.098 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 508 77.8 41.6 2.70 2835 100.0 63000 10463 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 202 86.5 42.5 2.75 2835 100.0 63000 10487 1.099 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0601 87.1 42.3 2.74 2833 100.0 63000 10607 1.083 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 80.7 43.3 2.80 2831 100.0 63000 10492 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165 105.0 51.9 3.36 2829 98.2 56991 12053 1.135 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2219 77.8 40.1 2.60 2825 100.0 63000 10219 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H322 82.8 40.1 2.60 2825 100.0 63000 10219 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0731 79.7 42.4 2.75 2823 100.0 63000 10389 1.089 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2230 79.5 42.6 2.76 2823 100.0 63000 10354 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2210 79.3 40.9 2.65 2821 100.0 63000 10341 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206 86.6 42.8 2.77 2820 100.0 63000 10439 1.083 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot X-Terminator 76.3 40.8 2.64 2820 100.0 63000 10245 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0733 79.4 42.3 2.74 2818 100.0 63000 10296 1.093 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 87.4 41.3 2.68 2817 100.0 63000 10293 1.133 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H 85.8 42.9 2.78 2817 100.0 63000 10406 1.081 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 85.3 40.5 2.62 2816 100.0 63000 10323 1.110 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Benchmark 84.5 41.6 2.69 2816 100.0 63000 10291 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
ADI BM2 77.7 41.4 2.68 2815 100.0 63000 10268 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160 105.0 50.3 3.26 2814 96.5 57442 11944 1.127 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0832 81.3 42.8 2.77 2808 100.0 63000 9940 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2200 77.2 39.1 2.54 2805 100.0 63000 10049 1.085 ! Near Maximum !
Nitrochemie A/S 0300 75.0 38.4 2.49 2798 100.0 63000 9870 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-12 82.9 42.2 2.73 2798 100.0 63000 9981 1.094 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N135 93.9 42.5 2.76 2797 100.0 63000 9867 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S335 86.9 42.5 2.75 2772 100.0 63000 9743 1.105 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-10x 80.6 38.0 2.46 2771 100.0 63000 9643 1.106 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2015 81.9 39.6 2.56 2764 100.0 63000 9552 1.112 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4198 78.7 36.9 2.39 2761 100.0 63000 9382 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 1680 68.8 37.0 2.40 2759 100.0 63000 9445 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
SF-033 fl 76.9 39.2 2.54 2748 100.0 63000 9372 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N133 88.6 40.5 2.62 2748 100.0 63000 9299 1.098 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP1/NP ~approximation 72.9 37.7 2.44 2746 100.0 63000 9399 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 200 72.9 37.7 2.44 2746 100.0 63000 9399 1.118 ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2 105.0 52.4 3.40 2741 94.0 45429 13250 1.252
Accurate 5744 70.3 32.8 2.13 2738 100.0 63000 9313 1.085 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4198 80.7 36.1 2.34 2733 100.0 63000 9072 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N130 83.6 39.1 2.53 2731 100.0 63000 9188 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Kazan Sunar 308W 79.9 39.0 2.53 2729 100.0 63000 9170 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder- 7 76.3 36.9 2.39 2726 100.0 63000 9136 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100 105.0 49.6 3.21 2725 98.6 50114 11812 1.232
Vihtavuori N570 105.0 55.3 3.58 2716 86.5 43866 13749 1.265
ADI AR 2207 76.3 35.6 2.31 2706 100.0 63000 8952 1.109 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 296 60.2 32.3 2.09 2701 100.0 63000 8939 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000 105.0 51.9 3.36 2684 92.9 45591 12349 1.235
IMR 4227 73.7 33.7 2.18 2677 100.0 63000 8547 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4227 73.7 33.7 2.18 2676 100.0 63000 8557 1.095 ! Near Maximum !
Nitrochemie A/S 0200 66.8 33.4 2.16 2663 100.0 63000 8470 1.104 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N120 78.6 35.9 2.32 2658 100.0 63000 8414 1.113 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-D0631 61.3 31.9 2.07 2640 100.0 63000 8234 1.090 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H110 62.2 33.3 2.16 2635 100.0 63000 8375 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex-S0531 74.5 33.4 2.16 2630 100.0 63000 8192 1.107 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo 105.0 52.7 3.42 2623 94.6 39825 12915 1.321
Somchem S265 73.1 33.6 2.17 2601 100.0 63000 7943 1.125 ! Near Maximum !


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at modern pressures you can hit 2800 to 2900 fps easily with a 140 grain bullet in the 6.5 x 55 if the rifle action is designed to handle modern pressures like that...

I do it all the time in a Model 70 action and a Ruger 77 action..

I am using old Speer Reloading data from their Number 7 manual..

and yes, It was worked up before I settled upon it..

and it is do'able with powders in the 4064 burn rate...

slower powders will do so with less pressure..


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That sounds terrific. Anyone have any specific data for the 129-130gr. bullets? My reference to WLR was winchester Large rifle primer. I'm having trouble deceiphering the Load data info, why do they make it so unreadable? Thanks guys.

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Here are some for 129gr bullets and a modern action with a 22" barrel. WLR primers too!

6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser

Warning! Notes: The test rifle was a Winchester Model 70 with a 22-inch barrel. Winchester WLR primers were used throughout. (Handloader Issue 172 - November, 1994)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
129 Hornady Spire Point Alliant RL-12 40.0 2,564

129 Hornady Spire Point Alliant RL-12 41.0 2,635
Remarks: maximum

129 Hornady Spire Point Hodgdon H-4350 46.0 2,569

129 Hornady Spire Point Hodgdon H-4350 47.0 2,663
Remarks: very accurate

129 Hornady Spire Point Hodgdon H-4350 48.0 2,745

129 Hornady Spire Point Alliant RL-22 49.0 2,742

129 Hornady Spire Point Alliant RL-22 50.0 2,793
Remarks: maximum

129 Hornady Spire Point Vihtavuori VV-N150 34.0 2,251

129 Hornady Spire Point Vihtavuori VV-N160 42.0 2,421

I'll post some 130gr loads in a bit.




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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)
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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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The 260 Rem operates at 60K psi and runs ~ 2950-3000 fps with 120 gr bullets, case capacity is about 8% greater in favor of the Swede between the brass I`ve measured with water. Using MDs` 1/4 rule you should be able to figure pretty close just what you can get from the swede with 120 or 130 gr bullets at modern pressures

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Actually all the credit goes to Loaddata.com.

IMO the best bang for the buck out there if you're a handloader.

If you want I'll PM you the 120gr loads.


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Here are the results from a few "modern" 6.5x55's:

Ruger 77 Mark II, 22" barrel:
120 Barnes X (pre-TSX)/49.0 RL-19 --2940 fps
129 Hornady Spire Point/49.0 RL-19 --3002 fps

Winchester 70 Featherweight, 22" barrel:
120 Barnes X (pre-TSX)/ 49.0 RL-19 --3028 fps

Custom FN Mauser, 21" Lilja barrel:
120 Nosler Ball. Tip/ 45.0 Norma 204 --2972 fps

None of these loads showed any sign of distress, but I ain't guaranteeing anything. All were very accurate.



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Ruger 77 Mark II, 22" barrel:

129 Hornady Spire Point/49.0 RL-19 --3002 fps


Wow, that's a good load.

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Quite often you can get a little more zip out of Hornady Spire Points because of their short bearing surface.


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Quite a following of the ole 6.5x55 Swede....

Everyone should have a least one.........


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Whoooooa. Good stuff here tonight. I just came up with some 130 AB's and 120 TSX's. Thanks to all who posted data. Strongest load I couraged up to was 52 gr H4831SC with both the 120 Speer and 129 Hornady in the Ruger I just sold which seemed OK. But seeing some calculated pressures makes me feel a little better about it. Will be running some of this stuff thru the Featherweight I just got. Thanks again.


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I bought one for my wife as an excuse/reason to get one. Only trouble is I had to have the stock cut down for her to use. 120g Speers with 50 RL22 is very accurate, but not all that fast. Gets the job done though.


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JB, no doubt, 129s have historically shot closer to 120 speeds, and bearing surface is the explanation, 6.5s longer high bc bullets, do pay a price in MV combined w/fast twist bbls, but it all comes together and makes for nice downrange terminal performance.

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