Cva scout in 6.5cm

[6.5x55swm]

What is the most accurate factory ammo in this, I know to try different brands and weight. I am looking for a load to start with. Please I don't care about other calibers. My rifle does have a 20" barrel. Thanks

 

[Grain]

I personally would start with Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr ELD-X. I don't have a CVA, but I do have the calibre and I am fond of that ammo.

 

[savagelh]

Just won one of those on auction yesterday. Ill be trying 143 eldx and 130 tgk first.

 

[6.5x55swm]

143 eldx is $120 box,

 

[diemaco]

I have a Howa 6.5cm, got good accuracy with the S&B 140SPs and FMJ ($32/box at SFRC). Federal Terminal Ascent shot extremely well. Norma Oryx shot poorly, I suspect my rifle doesn't like the heavy bullets.

 

[Peecos]

If 143 ELD-X is $120 a box that store is gouging! I think that’s over $40 more than our local gun store that has a good selection. Try Federal Blue box 140 or Hornady Whitetail 140. Should be under $60/box

 

[todbartell]

Precision Hunter 6.5cm is abou $85 a box or less, a good one to start with if you're wanting a decent starting point

Asking what ammo is most accurate for a particular rifle is like asking someone what kind of food tastes good

 

[savagelh]

Just an update. Pretty much every handload i tried was 1" to 1.5 at 100m. Good enough for a beater. Still need to try 143eldx but it seemed to like 129 interlocks. Kept those just under an inch. That was with superformance.

 

[6.5x55swm]

Shots norma whitetail 140gr into a 1.2" group at a100yds, was $40 a box, i guess i will stick with that