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6.5x55 swede w/139gr scenars???

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  • Sep 22, 2008
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    Well tomorrow my newly rebarreled pre 64 model 70 will be at my door step with a new 24" 8 twist #5 contour 6.5x55 swede barrel on it and the modern reloading data for this cartridge is fairly slim.

    I have 200rds of new lapua brass, dies, all primer types available, and would like to stick with varget, h4350, H4831sc or h1000

    I have 1000 139grain scenars ready to fired, but if somebody has a great load with another good target bullet i am open to suggenstion.

    My thoughts are that 4350 and h4831sc will give best results but very open to others experiences thanks.
     
    Re: 6.5x55 swede w/139gr scenars???

    I have had good luck with IMR 4350 and 140gr Amax's. Sub .5moa starting @ 44grs. with WLR primers and Lapua brass jammed in 1~8" krieger 5R.
    I had bad luck with the 4831sc so far and intend to try the H4350 with the same bullet.
     
    Re: 6.5x55 swede w/139gr scenars???

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bward</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd start at about 43.5 of H4350 and work up from there. I've fire formed with 44.5 and had good accuracy.</div></div>

    let me guess u built what I wanted originally which was the ackley version. But als it didn't feed As well from the bdl. With this build I was just looking for something with a good mixture of nostalgic and new school. As long as it gets similar speeds as the 260 I will be stoked.


    thanks for the info guys keep it coming