6.5x55 in AG42 Ljungman
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Mine used to tear the brass up something fierce. Used to throw it a surprising distance, as well. Can't recall my load (it was 30+ years ago. These things were $49.95 then) but BE VERY CAREFULL YOUR PRIMERS ARE SEATED FLUSH!. Mine used to slam fire with depressing regularity.
This caliber does better with a slower powder. I suggest nothing slower than 4350, with 4831 and RL22 being better.
HOWEVER - with a gas gun the slow powder increases the port pressure and makes the extraction more violent. I suggest you work up a load with RL15, and look for good accuracy and good cycling more than high velocity.
HOWEVER - with a gas gun the slow powder increases the port pressure and makes the extraction more violent. I suggest you work up a load with RL15, and look for good accuracy and good cycling more than high velocity.
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Use a heavy factory crimp, 140 grain bullets preferably FMJ, I started at a minimum load and worked up to a load that would reliably cycle the action and not toss the brass a million miles away and also not tear the brass apart... Hard to get more than a couple of loads out of each piece of brass... I find IMR 4064 good, againg start at the minimum and work up. every rifle is different.
I also tried an adjustable gas system, it's easier to work up a load and keep the rifle original. I have since converted mine back to its original thumb mashing form...
I also tried an adjustable gas system, it's easier to work up a load and keep the rifle original. I have since converted mine back to its original thumb mashing form...
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I picked up some Sierra 140gr hpbt and some reloader 15. I think the biggest problem I had yesterday was using twice fired brass, that extractor is pretty rough on the brass. I didn't have any trouble finding it though, flung it about 20 feet forward in the 2'oclock position.
