6.5x55 Swede

[Ophidian]

I am looking into reloading for my CZ550 full stock in 6.5 swede (1:8.6 twist, 20 inch barrel). and I was wondering if anyone here had any good recipes for hunting rounds.

I am most likely going to be rolling 140gr bt or sp bullets in my one fired prvi brass (since I had so much of it). Right now I am trying to locate primers (haha) and a 6.5 lee loader since I Am not going to be loading much of it except for range trips and hunting.

So, pet loads and powders are what I am trying to gain more info on. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[WVBob]

Below is a cut from Hodgdon's web page. I've use Varget and IMR 4831 in my Ruger. Go to hodgdon.com for a full list of loads.


140 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H4831 .264" 3.030" 42.5 2382 38,100 CUP 47.0 2586 45,700 CUP

140 GR. SPR SP IMR IMR 4831 .264" 3.030" 43.0 2507 39,100 CUP 46.3 2700 45,400 CUP

140 GR. SPR SP IMR IMR 4350 .264" 3.030" 41.0 2486 39,300 CUP 45.0 2677 46,000 CUP

140 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon Varget .264" 3.030" 32.5 2312 37,500 CUP 36.0 2528 46,000 CUP


140 GR. SPR SP IMR IMR 4895 .264" 3.030" 34.5 2364 38,900 CUP 37.8 2550 45,500 CUP
140 GR. SPR SP Hodgdon H4895 .264" 3.030" 32.5 2305 38,100 CUP 35.8 2493 45,700 CUP

[Feddog82]

I am looking into reloading for my CZ550 full stock in 6.5 swede (1:8.6 twist, 20 inch barrel).

Have you worked up any loads yet? How is she shooting for you?