Loading for ZKK 6.5x55

[Rugdoc]

Does anyone here load for a ZKK 6.5x55?


I'd like a ballpark reference point to start with.

I know each rifle likes different fodder, but if I get a sample load then I can start lower and work up to it and over if it's not already a maximum load.

 

[Pathfinder]

This is worth a try.

Winchester case or what you have available (if you can get norma or Lapua its even better since they actually have the proper dimension at the case head)
Primer: your choice, Ive used Winchester WLR's
140gr. bullet (your choice)
RL-22 - start around 44gr. and work up for accuracy. Im loading 48gr. for hunting load in my Tikka. (140gr. partition) I was loading 46.7 in an older swedish mauser.

 

[Boomer]

What is the load for? Target shooting, varminting, if so at what range? Big game hunting? If so on what size of game? When you ask to provide data without stating the intended purpose of the load, you're asking for a book. Just refer to the data on the Hodgdon web site.

 

[dead meat]

Ya some preference to bullet weight and powder manu. would help. I usually start with a manual then go to a powder manu. web site for up to date info. Hodgon and Alliant are two i frequent.

 

[Rugdoc]

Oops.

I was thinking 140 grain Hornady Interlock bullets and H4350 powder for deer hunting. That's what I have on hand as well as some H4831.

 

[Pathfinder]

Oops.

I was thinking 140 grain bullets and H4350 powder for deer hunting. that's what I have on hand as well as some H4831.

Should work and there would be data on the hodgdon page. havent' tested myself.

 

[grouch]

I use the 140gr Hornady with 43gr of H4350 in my 96 mauser, get good accuracy and kills deer with certainty.
Grouch

 

[cosmic]

I've found that H4350 works best in the 120-140 gr range of bullets - in pretty well all of my 6.5's...