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Kenfal	Swede 6.5X55 load suggestions	Lead	[-]
Posts: 620 (11/01/09 07:07 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None I have never reloaded but will start to feed my swede's. I have M96 FSR rifles, CG63's and an CG80 on the way. I have read as many posts as I could find to see what others are using to handload. I ordered some 120 gr and 140 gr Sierra MK bullets and will use Privi brass. I was able to trade for some CCI 200 primers. Some of the recommended powders, 4350, 4895, 4831 etc are not available. I was able to locate RL-19, RL-22 and IMR 4064 powder from one source. The powder is scarce locally so I will need to order it online. I am trying to purchase everything from one retailer to avoid multiple haz mat fees. If anyone has any suggestions or loads they want to share that work with other powders available, please share. From what I could find the 120 SMK and 140 SMK should work well in these rifles. Just looking for advice. I will be working with experienced reloaders. Thanks, Ken
maxima2		#1	[-]
Posts: 635 (11/01/09 08:55 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I shoot one load in all my M96's. 44g of Reloader 22, Sierra matchking 140g, CCI primer, Lapua brass. Sometimes I've upped the powder to 46g for my CG 63. I've shot it in about 8 rifles so far and now think that if the rifle won't shoot this load, somethings wrong with the rifle. It works.
MP1978		#2	[-]
Posts: 194 (11/02/09 06:00 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Either one of the Reloader powders mentioned should serve you well since that's what you can get. I would go to that web page and follow the published load data for a given weight and type bullet you plan on using. Start at the lower pressures and work your way up slowly until you find a combination of componants that work best in a given rifle. Then keep your brass seperate for each rifle and then only neck size for each one. It will make your loads more accurate as well as make your brass last longer...Jim P.S. here's a link: http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/RecipeList.aspx?gtypeid=2 Last Edited By: MP1978 11/02/09 06:47 PM. Edited 1 times.
RLMbassist		#3	[-]
Posts: 218 (11/02/09 08:00 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The 140gr MatchKings have worked the best for me. 140gr A-Max's are a close second.
Kenfal		#4	[-]
Posts: 621 (11/03/09 04:24 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I placed my order today for RL-19, RL-22 and IMR 4064 and found some Hodgdon 4831 locally. Thanks for the help, Ken
geosfort	reloading for M96	#5	[-]
Posts: 1 (02/20/10 07:48 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I use Nosler Custom Competion 140 grain bullets and 35.5 grains os Accurate 2520 in my M96s with great groups
bambam91		#6	[-]
Posts: 208 (02/26/10 10:45 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Anybody had any luck w/ Nosler 100gr ballistic tips? I found 7 boxes for $11 ea. I bought one but have yet to try them, but if others had good luck I might just get them all. Thanks
wsmrto		#7	[-]
Posts: 536 (03/10/10 02:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I am sure they will shoot, but I started loading for my Swede's about 16 years ago and tried most of the weights and always seems like the heaver bullets around 140 gr. do the best. I have used H-380, RE-19 and several others, but for jacketed bullets the 140's with 42 and 43 gr RE-22 is my pick. I also suggest that you think about cast bullets as they are easy and cheap to load, for fun shooting. I can buy cast 140 gr gas checks for $17/18 a hundred, and use 12/13 gr of unique powder for each and get close to 1000 rds per lb. The cast loads don't stretch the brass and I have lost count on how many times some have been reloaded. Plus, the recoil is nice and soft for my tired old muscles. I have a M-38 with a 2X LER scout mount on it and once I sighted it in It will shoot 1.5 groups at 100 yds all day. I am now loading cast for most of my milsurps now as it is just so much cheaper. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot any of the big mule deer here with lead at a reasonable range.
maxima2		#8	[-]
Posts: 661 (03/10/10 01:42 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Where are you getting gas checks at that price?
wsmrto		#9	[-]
Posts: 537 (03/10/10 03:01 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	google Montana bullet works. Dave is the caster and the turn around time is fantastic. I just got an order back in about two weeks for 8mm, .266 and .314s for arges, and Enfields. The casts are beautiful. I wish I had found him years ago.
maxima2		#10	[-]
Posts: 662 (03/10/10 08:08 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks.

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