Thread: 6.5 Swede loads

Just got a Howa I'm this flavor. What loads are you guys all running? Will have it trimmed to 20". Thinking of trying RL17 and 2209 with 140gr bullets

im 2209 with 140s going to try 2213sc soon to see if i can get a bit more speed,(im too tight to buy n560)

I'm 49.1 of n560 with the 140 Amax and flat 48 2209 with the Nosler Bt 120gr and 123 gr amax.
perhaps back off the 120gr load for a start if you wish to try it, ok in mine but....

What kinda speed at what barrel lengths are you guys getting?

I have the same rig, and follow with interest....

standard tikka lenght, 47g gives 2727 average

the n560 is giving me around 2700 in 22 and a bit" barrel, or so says my F1

Lapua brass 210 primer 140 amax or softpoint 45 g of 09 seated to factory length and enjoy 1/2 moa at 2720fps

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Lapua brass 210 primer 140 amax or softpoint 45 g of 09 seated to factory length and enjoy 1/2 moa at 2720fps

In a t3 by the way.
I have shot a howa with the same loads and they go pretty good as well.

I do that exact same load in my AI for the same results in MOA but get an extra 100 fps.24" barrel whats your barrel length Andy?

Full length tikka.
I will check my validated speed out to

I have 48.0gr N560, Lapua brass, CCI BR-2 primer and 130 Swift @ roughly 2675fps or a bit faster out of 19.7" barrel. Will have to put it over a chronny when I get the time.

140 gr amax with 48.3 gr N560 for 2760fps, 140 gr partition 465 g R22 for 2470 fps

Sounds good guys, really looking forward to shooting it. I am really keen to shoot it, have heard RL17 gives good seed so wouldn't mind trying it. I'm not overly fussed about hot rodding things as it would be nice to have decent case life.

*speed. Man auto correct can be annoying