Finally found some 160 grain 6.5mm bullets
- Thread starter MarkFenn
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Glad you found what you have been searching for.
Myself, I have about as much interest in a 160 grain 6.5mm bullet as I have in a 140 grain 6mm bullet, lol.
If I can't get it done with a well-constructed 139/140 grain bullet, I will move up in diameter.
But to each their own. That is what makes things interesting.
One thing is certain...penetration should be stellar!
Regards, Eagleye.
Myself, I have about as much interest in a 160 grain 6.5mm bullet as I have in a 140 grain 6mm bullet, lol.
If I can't get it done with a well-constructed 139/140 grain bullet, I will move up in diameter.
But to each their own. That is what makes things interesting.
One thing is certain...penetration should be stellar!
Regards, Eagleye.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
Yep...got out of the 160's
If i buy heavy now Ill buy Norma or Lapua 155 ish. Got some loaded for Moose opener and also have a good supply of 140gr. Partitions...kind of mulling over what I will bring.
If i buy heavy now Ill buy Norma or Lapua 155 ish. Got some loaded for Moose opener and also have a good supply of 140gr. Partitions...kind of mulling over what I will bring.
The main reason I bought them to try is just load development, I picked up some 156 gr norma oryx thats waiting to be tried as well. As of now I have 95 grain, 129 grain, 140 grain, and now the 160 grain all to see what the BRNO likes best. 3 of each load with a 5 grain span by the .5 denomination (ie. 39.5, 40, 40.5 etc). I might do a whole report with chronied speeds and all and target pictures after all is said and done.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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Would be interested in seeing it. I found it interesting that my 85gr. and 140gr. loads were about the same POI at 100 yards. One of my favorite chamberings for sure.
stevesummit
CGN Regular
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Now some 160gr match bullets would be very interesting
By the way, my loading books load down the 6.5x55 for old mauser standards. If I have a stronger BRNO 600 Deluxe how much more do you think I could load it up? I understand to watch the primers flattening out and bolt stiffness after but has anyone actually got a load made for commercial 6.5 actions?
My 6.5x55 is on a Remington 700 action [700 "Classic"]
48 grains of Reloder 22 behind the 140 Partition for about 2830
49 grains of Norma MRP for just a bit faster.
No idea about the 160's though.
Eagleye
48 grains of Reloder 22 behind the 140 Partition for about 2830
49 grains of Norma MRP for just a bit faster.
No idea about the 160's though.
Eagleye
Chinchauga Bullets has a ULD 160gr match bullet, but I have no experience with it. Considering how long the VLD 140's are, it must look like a Stinger missle.
I am running the same load under a 140gr SST for deer in my BSA CF-2. Haven't chronied it to see how it compares to yours, though.
Mark
Chinchauga Bullets has a ULD 160gr match bullet, but I have no experience with it. Considering how long the VLD 140's are, it must look like a Stinger missle.
I have seen this bullet of Dale's. It is indeed as long as a pencil, lol.
I believe a 1-7" twist is best for it.
I am running the same load under a 140gr SST for deer in my BSA CF-2. Haven't chronied it to see how it compares to yours, though.
Mark
Mark, let us know how it compares...I'm curious. How long is the barrel on that CF-2?
Dave
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
I also run that same partition load in my Tikka...don't think I get 2800 out of mine...would have to re-chrony..its been a while.
Interesting, that is my preferred load as well. With a 140 Amax in a M96 Swede.
The typical military Swede bore slugs .265-.266", enough oversize to drop the velocity(and pressure) to 2675FPS, with the same powder charge.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
Didnt' think they were available anymore.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northeast Ontario
What kind of brass are you running ? I was shooting that load with winchester but I havesome Norma and Lapua available now...looking into making the switch...I dont' think the volume difference will be enought that I have to load down since 48.5 did produce any visual pressure indicators.
