Thread: 6.5 Swede loads

I am currently working up a load for my Howa in 6.5x55 using 140gr Accubonds with 2209 Fed 210 Primers and PMC Brass. I have been using a COAL of 3.050" but that seems to be longer than anyone else. I haven't had chance to shoot groups with it yet but 45.0gr of 2209 gives me slight ejector marks. Has anyone else tried this projectile?

Originally Posted by sparky1000

I am currently working up a load for my Howa in 6.5x55 using 140gr Accubonds with 2209 Fed 210 Primers and PMC Brass. I have been using a COAL of 3.050" but that seems to be longer than anyone else. I haven't had chance to shoot groups with it yet but 45.0gr of 2209 gives me slight ejector marks. Has anyone else tried this projectile?

I get slight ejector marks using a touch over 44gn of 2209. I've had two of the most thorough minds check my brass and they found the expansion to be VERY mild. Almost non existent. If you're not getting any more velocity it might simply be the limitations of your barrel. I had to concede that 2735ft/sec would be my max velocity on a hot humid day. Unburnt powder in my suppressor too