6.5x55

[GrandSlam]

I have some Hornady 129 SP and looking at their load data, it seems rather anemic. I was thinking RL22 as a starting powder and using Lapua brass. I've read that 260 Rem data can be used as a reference for modern rifles. Any suggestions? Rifle is a Steyr Mannlicher.

[REMINGTON JIM]

theres TON's of 6.5 x 55 SWEDE loading data on line !

Just Google ; 6.5 x 55 Swede Reloading Data

Cheers RJ

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by GrandSlam

I have some Hornady 129 SP and looking at their load data, it seems rather anemic. I was thinking RL22 as a starting powder and using Lapua brass. I've read that 260 Rem data can be used as a reference for modern rifles. Any suggestions? Rifle is a Steyr Mannlicher.

Stay right away from “ modern loadings”or alternate cartridges when it comes to the Older rifles .
Is your rifle a newer Steyr action or is it a true Mannlicher Shoenauer action?

You don’t have to get screaming velocities out of that cartridge to get great accuracy and to kill big animals cleanly .
Cat

[Maxwell78]

here is the link

https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

[GrandSlam]

It’s a modern Steyr.

[elkhunter11]

Sierra lists data more suitable for modern rifles.

[huntingfamily]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Sierra lists data more suitable for modern rifles.

I believe Nosler load data is as well. I use quickload so I load up to 60,000 psi in my sako. Great cartridge!

[huntingfamily]

Originally Posted by GrandSlam

It’s a modern Steyr.

Sweet rifle!

[dogslayer403]

Rl-22 and h-4831 are excellent for the 130g-160g bullets pm me a phone number ill text you a poc of the hornady data from my book

[Puma]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

Stay right away from “ modern loadings”or alternate cartridges when it comes to the Older rifles .
Is your rifle a newer Steyr action or is it a true Mannlicher Shoenauer action?

You don’t have to get screaming velocities out of that cartridge to get great accuracy and to kill big animals cleanly .
Cat

I have a M38 short Husqvarna 1942 and a new Ruger MkII in 6.5 x 55, and load all my ammo for the older rifle. Like Cat says, kills everything quick and clean.

Puma