Swede 6.5X55 reload

VaFisher · August 16, 2007, 06:28 PM

Just picked up a new deer rifle and wondered if any of you have any good suggestions on loads for deer sized game. Not sure which grain bullet would do best in this caliper so would appreciate any help in the matter.

Wildalaska · August 16, 2007, 06:35 PM

I like 139-140s...start with 42 grains of RL22 and go from there.....

WildgreatroundAlaska TM

T. O'Heir · August 16, 2007, 10:33 PM

Yep. 140's with a load from your manual. My Lyman book gives IMR4320 as the accuracy powder for a 140 grain jacketed bullet. 39.0 to 43.0.
Hodgdon's site has lots of loads for the 6.5. You will have to work up a load for your rifle though. No two rifles will shoot the same ammo the same way.

123kiwi · August 17, 2007, 02:14 AM

Got good accuracy with Norma brass, Sierra 140g Gamekings and Varget powder...

firewrench044 · August 17, 2007, 03:42 PM

140 or 142 gr bullet
35.8gr Varget
cci #34 primmer

(#34 primmers are mil. spec., I have for my Garand and M-14 ,tried them in other sizes -303, 7.62X54R, 7.92X57- they work very good even in very cold temps.)
( Varget is not as temperature sensetive, hot or cold, as others I have tried)

Rugerno1shooter · August 17, 2007, 03:50 PM

Reduce loads and approach with caution as always!!!!

the 6.5x55 swedish seems to really like Varget and 140 grain bullets

match 6.5x55 swedish load
140 grain sierra hpbt match
35.2 grains of Varget
Benchrest+2 primer
COL 3.050

Rugerno1shooter · August 17, 2007, 03:51 PM

That being said I would think you could substitute the sierra 140 grain gameking and get near the same results for your deer load.
-I haven't tried that yet- CONSULT THE LOAD MANUAL FIRST and always approach the loads with caution-

steve4102 · August 17, 2007, 04:33 PM

140's and R-22.

VaFisher · August 17, 2007, 04:39 PM

Some great replies and it's appreciated everyone. It's going to take me awhile to get this worked out as the gun came shipped UPS and they handled it so bad that they busted the stock in the pistol grip so I have a claim in the works for a new stock. Anynody have any good idea's on places to purchase a nice sporter stock for one of these.

Rugerno1shooter · August 17, 2007, 04:42 PM

What model is it?

VaFisher · August 17, 2007, 06:43 PM

It's a M96.

Wildalaska · August 17, 2007, 07:09 PM

How long is the barrel? 29 0r has it been cut?

WildandtheanswerisAlaskaTM

VaFisher · August 18, 2007, 06:51 AM

The barrel is still 29 inches but thinking on cutting it down a bit.

Wildalaska · August 18, 2007, 09:43 AM

Do your load work first

WildsoyougetpropernumbersAlaska TM

VaFisher · August 18, 2007, 05:59 PM

I thought I would do that first and at the same time get a feel for the long barrel, if I like long I will leave it that way.

August 16, 2007, 06:28 PM	#1
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	Swede 6.5X55 reload Just picked up a new deer rifle and wondered if any of you have any good suggestions on loads for deer sized game. Not sure which grain bullet would do best in this caliper so would appreciate any help in the matter.

August 17, 2007, 04:39 PM	#9
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	Need a stock! Some great replies and it's appreciated everyone. It's going to take me awhile to get this worked out as the gun came shipped UPS and they handled it so bad that they busted the stock in the pistol grip so I have a claim in the works for a new stock. Anynody have any good idea's on places to purchase a nice sporter stock for one of these.

August 17, 2007, 06:43 PM	#11
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	M96 It's a M96.

August 16, 2007, 06:35 PM	#2
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	I like 139-140s...start with 42 grains of RL22 and go from there..... WildgreatroundAlaska TM

August 16, 2007, 10:33 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Yep. 140's with a load from your manual. My Lyman book gives IMR4320 as the accuracy powder for a 140 grain jacketed bullet. 39.0 to 43.0. Hodgdon's site has lots of loads for the 6.5. You will have to work up a load for your rifle though. No two rifles will shoot the same ammo the same way.

August 17, 2007, 02:14 AM	#4
123kiwi Member Join Date: March 23, 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Got good accuracy with Norma brass, Sierra 140g Gamekings and Varget powder...

August 17, 2007, 03:42 PM	#5
firewrench044 Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2007 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 381	140 or 142 gr bullet 35.8gr Varget cci #34 primmer (#34 primmers are mil. spec., I have for my Garand and M-14 ,tried them in other sizes -303, 7.62X54R, 7.92X57- they work very good even in very cold temps.) ( Varget is not as temperature sensetive, hot or cold, as others I have tried)

August 17, 2007, 03:50 PM	#6
Rugerno1shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2007 Location: VA Posts: 144	Reduce loads and approach with caution as always!!!! the 6.5x55 swedish seems to really like Varget and 140 grain bullets match 6.5x55 swedish load 140 grain sierra hpbt match 35.2 grains of Varget Benchrest+2 primer COL 3.050

August 17, 2007, 03:51 PM	#7
Rugerno1shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2007 Location: VA Posts: 144	That being said I would think you could substitute the sierra 140 grain gameking and get near the same results for your deer load. -I haven't tried that yet- CONSULT THE LOAD MANUAL FIRST and always approach the loads with caution-

August 17, 2007, 04:33 PM	#8
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	140's and R-22.

August 17, 2007, 04:42 PM	#10
Rugerno1shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2007 Location: VA Posts: 144	What model is it?

August 17, 2007, 07:09 PM	#12
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	How long is the barrel? 29 0r has it been cut? WildandtheanswerisAlaskaTM

August 18, 2007, 06:51 AM	#13
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	The barrel is still 29 inches but thinking on cutting it down a bit.

August 18, 2007, 09:43 AM	#14
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Do your load work first WildsoyougetpropernumbersAlaska TM

August 18, 2007, 05:59 PM	#15
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	I thought I would do that first and at the same time get a feel for the long barrel, if I like long I will leave it that way.