Japanese 6.5 Arisaka

[Drachenblut]

Hello all,

I am interested in reloading for the 6.5 X 50SR Arisaka catridge. I have the dies, but have been unable to secure loading tables or information for common powders... I am also new to this catridge and would like to find brass for it. If anyone knows sources or has information for these, it would be much appreciated. Any past experience, tips, know-how about this caliber are much welcomed, please, anything you can contribute.

Yours,
Drachenblut

 

[Navy Gunner]

Go to the milsurps.com site and post on the Japanese rifle forum, you should be able to get info there.


Navy Gunner

 

[Andy]

Hodgdon has data: http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

I have some extra brass.

 

[sunray]

There's data on Reloader's Nest too. http://www.reloadersnest.com/
Norma appears to be the only maker of brass.
OWS lists 120 grain SP ammo at $39.95 per 20. Epp's is their Canadian distributor. Won't be cheap.

 

[Drachenblut]

Thank you. Are there any loads that have been personally developed by anyone here?

 

[Andy]

I used a 140gr ahead of 33.0 grs of H4895. I only shot 20 rounds, so I can't comment on accuracy.

 

[mbogo3]

Hornady books full of data what bullet which powder?Harold

 

[Drachenblut]

Neat. I am looking for lighter loads, around the 100 to 120 grain mark. I own no reloading books, but found a chart via the Hogdon sight.

Yours,
D