Need Load Data for 6.5X50 Japanese!

[Drachenblut]

Hello All,

I have recently been looking into this caliber and no matter where I look, I come across a stumbling block, through the lack of information.

I cannot seem to find load data for anymore than a small handful of powders, in my books or online.

What successful loads have been made up by members here? Please post them! I am wondering if anyone has ever used Winchester 760 powder in this cartridge?

All pertinent data is welcome, and results if you have them as well!

Also, where can I buy a trimmer collet and pilot for this caliber?

Many thanks, let's keep community strong!

Yours,
Drachenblut

 

[Tex Critter]

Hornaday Manual 3rd edition lists 7 powders as fol:
IMR 3013
IMR 4064
IMR 4320
IMR 4350
H4895
H380
H4831
Bullets of 100, 129, 140 & 160 gr.
Try Hornadys web site.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

Check out www.hodgdon.com. Lots of loads for the 6.5x50 Jap.

 

[mbogo3]

reloadersnest.com for free data

 

[Pathfinder]

Steve's pages is always worth a look.

http://stevespages.com/264_6.html

 

[SKScanuck]

I am resisting urge to say google,,,,,

 

[Drachenblut]

I am resisting an urge to say untrustworthy load data and a chance of death. I ask people who know and have shot for load. They are alive enough to type. 'Nuff said.

 

[Drachenblut]

Arguments aside, are there any actual loads that you shooters have?

 

[cosmic]

I am resisting the urge to be pedantic. You'd trust info from an internet post over info from Hodgdons? Peoples "pet" loads have marginal relevance in another persons rifle.

 

[SKScanuck]

Here is what I have shot:
34g IMR4320 129g SP 2.77 OAL

I shot that in 2005. Still alive today

 

[Drachenblut]

Thanks pal. I appreciate that load. Does anyone have more data?