Just got my 6.5x55 Swede Sporter!!! How'd I do? **Updated With Range Report**

[Pathfinder]

now save that brass and shoot even tighter groups from your reloads.

 

[mlehtovaara]

Saved everything from today.

We shall see what the future holds.

 

[Qhergt]

That gun prob has the rear sight graduated for the 139gr torpedo round. Your ppu 139's should run great out of that gun

 

[p-17]

Looks like a winner. It will probably get even better than this as you get used to it. Congratulations on making a great choice!

 

[SwedishMan]

Looks like it is working for you!
Like another poster said, it'll take another session or two to get used to new
rifle.

Gotta like those Swedish rifles!

 

[SwedishMan]

Forgot to mention two things:

1. Ammo - PPU 139 grain FMJ
I've read that PPU works well but is a little dirty -- leaves a lot of powder fouling. Got a box of that myself just wondering if it's as dirty as some people say.

2. If you are turkey necking -- because of the high scope -- you might want to check out ScopeEZE -- cheek rests. I have them on two of my rifles and they work really well.
Brownells sells them.

Thanks for posting

 

[gpracer]

You have lots of choices if you reload, however I have found that the 140 grain Sellier and Bellot soft points shoot extremely well in the swede mausers, have shot at least a dozen moose with this ammo, one at over 400 yards. You have a great little rifle there!

 

[troutseeker]

WEll done. Once you reload got it it wil tighten up. In all likelyhood quite substantially.