aister Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Does anyone have loading data using varget in a 6.5x55 for a 123gr sierra matchking. Their website has data for 120gr and 129gr but no 123gr. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Sorry, no, however from 120 to 140gn I haven`t had good results with varget through a T3 varmint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I always use N160 in my swede with all sorts of bullets with good results. Pm me and I am happy to share my data - usual warnings apply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks guys. The problem is the lack of reloading supplies here in Shetland, I don't have many options. I can get H414, H4895, H4198 and varget, I think I can get some IMR powders too but not sure which ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Have you had any luck Aister? There must be some way we can help. Us swede users gotta stick together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks guys. The problem is the lack of reloading supplies here in Shetland, I don't have many options. I can get H414, H4895, H4198 and varget, I think I can get some IMR powders too but not sure which ones. If you can get IMR4831 and don't mind using 140s then that is a great combination.. I use it to very good effect in my R8 6.5x55 gives 1/2 moa groups or better at 100m with Nosler Partitions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks fellow swede shooters. I went out tonight with the fine night and loaded up some 123grainers with varget. I went for 5 @ 35gr, 5 @ 35.5gr and 5 @ 36gr, here is the results. 35gr 7/8" 35.5gr 5/8" 36gr 3/4" So far the rifle has shot everything I have loaded well, granted its only 9 different loads but all under an inch, Wish the .223 loading had started off as well as the 6.5 Thanks vipa I will ask what IMR powders my dealer has the next time I see him, although varget seems to be working really well for me and I know he still has a couple of tubs left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 If youre getting that kind of accuracy at 100(?) yards id leave well alone. Varget may not be best suited to the 6.5 but its working for you. I use Reloder 22 as its the cheapest (tight ****** me) and the accuracys good. I also load a light load through it 44gns which is the start load in the manual. I also load a 47gns load with ballistic tips for foxes but thats a barrel burner. Also most of my loads are 140 gn heads except the barnes one im developing. may i ask why you are using 123gn heads? I was gonna use Varget in the .308 but its not that available in Norfolk and it tends to be expensive too. Reloder 15 is more than adequate for me. If you look back through my post history dec 2011- present youll find quite a few threads about reloading the mighty swede! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Also most of my loads are 140 gn heads except the barnes one im developing. may i ask why you are using 123gn heads? Just to try something different and also having difficulty getting bullets as cliff in america has virtually nothing left and it cost a lot to have to get either of the two gun dealers here to get stuff in. The other two bullets I have tried were the 140gr partitions and the 140gr gamekings both very accurate. 140gr partitions (5 shots @100) 140gr gamekings (5 shots @100) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 i'm away at the mo, but will have a look in my book for 123gr loads when i'm home. These also may help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Beardo. Interesting data. Looking at the N160 info there is a huge difference in load at 140grn between the two tables. Any ideas as to why? Is the data from different manufacturers? Update to previous post. Big difference on all powders. Would you mind letting us know what the two data sources are please? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 taken from the Loadbooks One Book / One Caliber 6.5x55 Booklet http://www.midwayusa.com/product/509664/loadbooks-usa-65x55mm-swedish-mauser-reloading-manual top data is from Hornady bottom is from Speer think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Ok thanks. Hornady always seem To quote conservative figures. Cheers Edited June 19, 2013 by Cambsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I emailed hodgdon and also contacted them on facebook asking for data for using 6.5 123gr bullets over varget. They replied to both saying to use the data for 129gr bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 The other two bullets I have tried were the 140gr partitions and the 140gr gamekings both very accurate. Don't want to be a spoilsport but that's the same picture twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ok thanks. Hornady always seem To quote conservative figures. Cheers Some figures for the swede are deliberately lower due to there being two actions, the older military and the newer modern actions. Most guys I know with a 6.5 use the higher loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Don't want to be a spoilsport but that's the same picture twice oops ha ha 140gr gamekings (5 shots at 100) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Aye. I usually head for the higher load as I have a modern Swede. Is it just me or is this a really cool calibre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Of course it is a cool calibre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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