Barrel twist rate in Swedish Mauser 6.5 x 55

[Leadbelly]

Does anyone know the twist rate in the barrel for the old Swedish Mauser 6.5 x 55?

 

[BadgerDog]

Google says ................ how about between between 7.5 and 8 ........

http://www.accuratereloading.com/twist.html

http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm.6-5x55-swedish-mauser.html

Regards,
Badger

 

[Leadbelly]

Wow that is low

Thanks for the info and links. I suppose the twist rate reflects what is generally needed for lower mass bullets.

 

[eltorro]

Thanks for the info and links. I suppose the twist rate reflects what is generally needed for lower mass bullets.

That's high!
Something you'd use in a heavy bullet shoot.

my 2c