Thread: 6.5x55 129gr SST powder suggestions?

A mate wants a load working up for his Howa in 6.5 swede. He was told by previous owner that it liked the 129gr SSTs, but he doesn't have/remember what powder that load used, so I'm going to load some for him (from starting load and all that) and find a basic safe accurate load. I assume it has the standard ~22" barrel, but I will check and confirm that. It has been threaded, so might have lost an inch or two doing that, unless they came threaded - I don't know but will find out.

Will be using Norma brass and CCI primers.

Any recommendations regarding powder choice? Was leaning toward IMR4350 after a bit of a read-up, but am keen to hear your suggestions chaps.