Thread: 6.5x55 bullet options

About to load some 6.5 x 55 rounds. Have AMAX 140s and AR2209 been told 44 gr max will produce 2620 fps. This is taken off ADI web site I think.
Is this similar to what everyone else does with this round when loading for it ?

Cheers Happy

Originally Posted by Happy

About to load some 6.5 x 55 rounds. Have AMAX 140s and AR2209 been told 44 gr max will produce 2620 fps. This is taken off ADI web site I think.
Is this similar to what everyone else does with this round when loading for it ?

Cheers Happy

What is the make of your rifle? It makes a difference, 'cos you don't want to push the old Swedes too much. If its a modern action it opens up the possibilities for you using a high energy powder like N560, or a bit more 2209. Travel safe though.

I get about that with 44gr of 2209. Could go another half grain but have but slight ejector shine showing up.thats in a howa with 140 amax

Originally Posted by Tahr-Bound

I get about that with 44gr of 2209. Could go another half grain but have but slight ejector shine showing up.thats in a howa with 140 amax

Thanks for that Sounds like good place to start from I will get head space guage eventually to play with but just want to sight in and have a play with it

Originally Posted by Happy

Thanks for that Sounds like good place to start from I will get head space guage eventually to play with but just want to sight in and have a play with it

I'd say good luck but 6.5's are mean so you'll be right