I have shot imperial and european 6.5 x 55 ammo for years in my Swedish mausers and reloaded lots too. On whim i picked up a couple boxes of Federal fusion in 6.5 x 55. I got to thinking after this as to if this stuff is too strong for the old guns and if its just meant for the newer production guns? i couldnt find any info on this , any ideas?
is 6.5 x 55 Federal fusion ok in Swedish Mausers?
- Thread starter howard2
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I shot some of it in my Krag and had zero issues. But I was like you and weary until I tried.
Arloashean
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The main issue with 6.5x55 is the older guns that shoot this ammunition - like the Krags - that aren't rated as strong as the Mauser.
You should be fine with most hot loads in the Mausers.
[Edit: And the gent just above confirms fine in his Krag too!]
You should be fine with most hot loads in the Mausers.
[Edit: And the gent just above confirms fine in his Krag too!]
gunsaholic
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Depends on how often you shoot the rifle. Just because a gun doesn't blow up at the time the trigger is pulled doesn't mean the hotter loads are good for it. I'm talking the Krag in this case. If you are just shooting the odd round then it may be okay. Over time though could be a different story.
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For the record my Krag is so nice that I feel guilty shooting it so I don't shoot often but I put a box and a half through no issues.
