Thread: 6.5x55 accuracy

My target swede was a snob. I never fed it on factory ammo so i dunno about your most likely culprit for your precision issues (rifle based).
but...
i would measure a fired case and get a read on your shoulder to head measurement. Compare that to an unfired factory round and a handload.
See if there is a .008" or more difference. If there is, you might be getting variation due to the extractor button in the bolt face (forcing it to the side of the chamber, with all the extra room?)

I would guess your rifle has a large chamber and this is effecting performance. Easy fixed with reloading of course (if that's all it is).

I point at that because ELDs and x's love a long jump to the lands, so i doubt its seating depth.