Has anyone loaded 6.5x55 with VihtaVuori N530 ?
- Thread starter daroccot
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I'll post this for interest sake.
I tested a few loads:
Cartridge: 6.5x55
Case: Hornady
Bullet: Hornady A-max 140gr
COL: 3.100"
Powder: VV N530
Charge:
34.0gr ??? fps
35.0gr 2414 fps
36.0gr 2479 fps
37.0gr 2530 fps
Rifle:
Swedish Ljungman AG42B 1943
Comments:
Recovered 3 of four cases, no pressure signs, operation seemed fine not violent at all. Brass was previously fired twice and upon further inspection still look to be fine.
Comparatively this cartridge with the above parameters using Reloader 15 at 37.0 grains was shooting ~2375fps.
I tested a few loads:
Cartridge: 6.5x55
Case: Hornady
Bullet: Hornady A-max 140gr
COL: 3.100"
Powder: VV N530
Charge:
34.0gr ??? fps
35.0gr 2414 fps
36.0gr 2479 fps
37.0gr 2530 fps
Rifle:
Swedish Ljungman AG42B 1943
Comments:
Recovered 3 of four cases, no pressure signs, operation seemed fine not violent at all. Brass was previously fired twice and upon further inspection still look to be fine.
Comparatively this cartridge with the above parameters using Reloader 15 at 37.0 grains was shooting ~2375fps.
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All powder is expensive for me up north and I don't shoot this rifle a lot so it's not that bad. Yes the powder is fast-ish for a 6.5x55 however I am working on the assumption that the charge needs to burn before the gas port else the action is worked quite violently. I have used H4895 also and I tore a case head off one of the cartridges, can post a pic if folks want.
I also use RL-22 in the 6.5x55 (also tested to 50gr without incident) but I reserve this for the modern bolt actions.
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario
pls do - I am just getting into reloading and I too will be doing 6.5 x 55. I would be interested in learning from others experiences rather than learning the hard way!
