Thread: 6.5x55 barrel length

2209 seems best powder with 140s in a .260, it works nicely in x55 also - but N560 will give higher speeds in x55. I stuck with 2209 because I don't trust non ADI powders for temp sensitivity + availability + they cost more than $50/500gm


Amax is much cheaper than the Swifts @R93........ and almost cheaper than the Interlocks actually. Tried to find some cheap 6.5 bullets for offhand shooting practice loads but turns out Amax is about as cheap as it gets

Originally Posted by gimp

2209 seems best powder with 140s in a .260, it works nicely in x55 also - but N560 will give higher speeds in x55. I stuck with 2209 because I don't trust non ADI powders for temp sensitivity + availability + they cost more than $50/500gm


Amax is much cheaper than the Swifts @R93........ and almost cheaper than the Interlocks actually. Tried to find some cheap 6.5 bullets for offhand shooting practice loads but turns out Amax is about as cheap as it gets

The next best powder to N560 for speed and accuracy for my rifle is IMR 4831. But you are right gimp, they are hellish expensive.

140 VLD Berger is a good accurate knockout performer and has great bc. Has never let me down for accuracy or killing ability across several calibres, irrespective of range or size of animal.

Originally Posted by gimp

2209 seems best powder with 140s in a .260, it works nicely in x55 also - but N560 will give higher speeds in x55. I stuck with 2209 because I don't trust non ADI powders for temp sensitivity + availability + they cost more than $50/500gm


Amax is much cheaper than the Swifts @R93........ and almost cheaper than the Interlocks actually. Tried to find some cheap 6.5 bullets for offhand shooting practice loads but turns out Amax is about as cheap as it gets

I only use the swifts on animals and a bit of steel.
I don't trust the AMAX up close so no point in me using it no matter how cheap they are. I am happy to pay whatever for peace of mind.

I spend retarded money all the time on my passion and most likely always will.
It is pretty retaded that I have 2 guns in my safe, that together, are worth more than my sheep shagger😆


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What sort of speeds are you getting out of the 6.5/06 @R93 ? Must get around to shooting mine one of these days.

3200ish with 130s in a 24"
I don't have the barrel anymore.


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Check that! Was a 26" barrel.
Ran it at stupid speed and only got 3 turns out of the brass.
with 130s @3150 brass life improved.
Love the cal. Thinking of doing another one or .280


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Originally Posted by R93

It is pretty retaded that I have 2 guns in my safe, that together, are worth more than my sheep shagger


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Didn't know you owned 2 Howa's

Thanks for the info guys I am also not sure about the close up performance of the A-Max as I have been using 130 Nosler AB in my 6.5/284 so may carry on with them or try the Hornady 129 Interlocks in my .260IMP

If you have a high muzzle velocity I'd be less inclined to try the amax, but of course it works so well at a moderate velocity, why bother burning more powder?

Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

Thanks for the info guys I am also not sure about the close up performance of the A-Max as I have been using 130 Nosler AB in my 6.5/284 so may carry on with them or try the Hornady 129 Interlocks in my .260IMP

I had very good results with the 129sst in my 6.5x55.

The 140gn Amax and Corelokt rounds I've loaded shoot in perfectly the same POI, I don't have my chrony any more so need to pick one up or borrow the N.I one.

Here it is with 4" taken off the end so same OAL




Bloody stoked.

Looks good. Nothing beats a mild 6.5 in a compact suppressed gun I reckon

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Didn't know you owned 2 Howa's

I don't own a Ford ya mean.

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Originally Posted by R93

I don't own a Ford ya mean.

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