140gr 6.5mm Cast Bullets

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I’ve searched all over and can’t seem to find these in Canada. Anyone here know a source. .265 or .266 ish in diameter.

I’m no longer set up for casting my own, but I do know others who are, so if all else fails I guess I could buy a mold. Prefer to just buy the projectiles though.

Thanks in advance for any sources you could suggest.
 
sjstrey said:
I’ve searched all over and can’t seem to find these in Canada. Anyone here know a source. .265 or .266 ish in diameter.

I’m no longer set up for casting my own, but I do know others who are, so if all else fails I guess I could buy a mold. Prefer to just buy the projectiles though.

Thanks in advance for any sources you could suggest.
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I have a .269 145Gr FN mold only have a .269 sizer at the moment. what are you running it in?
 
Dakotamar I’m running it in a CG63 6.5x55 target rifle. I know it’s not really meant for cast, but that’s what I’m looking to load for it.
 
I bought a set of Lyman 150 grain RNFP moulds and gas checks from Buffalo Arms in Idaho and have a friend cast for me. Neither item was a problem going through CBSA. I have found my best accuracy is with IMR 4227, load development for cast 6.5x55 mm with multiple types of propellant can be frustrating, but when you get it is amazing. While not required a Lyman (#7349052) 260 Rem/6.5x55 Neck Expanding (M) Die makes life a whole lot easier. I have also noted in the 3 rifles that I have used cast bullets in that with 6.5x 55mm cast lead bullets you need to seat them a little deeper than recommended by some manuals. Good Luck
 
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