Thread: 6.5x55 bullet options

Originally Posted by Tahr

Exactly

I recall now that I used the 6.5 120 BT for a while. They were fine.

For no particular reason, here's a victim. 21 years ago. The BT has been around for a while. So have I.

The rifle was a worn out brno 270 re-barreled to 6.5x55. I remember this shot as being about 300 yards, and the bullet went right through it. In the Ruahines up behind Rangi. Carted the thing out for the trade. That's what I was doing at that time of my life. I sure as hell wasn't at home fretting about bullet performance

that pic explains everything!!!!!!!.........................In knew you were perverted by flopping your old fulla out onto that spikers head like that.It also explains while your still a fit bugger Tahr

I use plain old Hornady 129gn interloc bullets in my 260 and have found them great on animals and they group well in both my 6.5mm rifles

Yes, its an old meat hunters' tradition that has pretty much died out now.To get a pic like that nowadays I would need to use viagra just to get the thing out of its cage and into sight of the camera.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes, its an old meat hunters' tradition that has pretty much died out now.To get a pic like that nowadays I would need to use viagra just to get the thing out of its cage and into sight of the camera.

Bwaaaa ha ha ha ha hahhah haha rolling on the floor ha ha ha ha.Watch out for all the girls on the forum now your in for some pm action!!

Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes, its an old meat hunters' tradition that has pretty much died out now.To get a pic like that nowadays I would need to use viagra just to get the thing out of its cage and into sight of the camera.

Ha reminded me of one of the few jokes dad used to be able to tell without putting the punch line first..

An old fulla gets up in the morning and anounces to his wife
I think Ill go and see the doctor today, get some of that viagra stuff"
The wife replies "well Im going to come with you'
Husband asks" what do you want at the doctors ?"
Wife replies " if you are going to get that rusty old thing out then I'm going to need a tetnus shot."

Originally Posted by sneeze

Ha reminded me of one of the few jokes dad used to be able to tell without putting the punch line first..

An old fulla gets up in the morning and anounces to his wife
I think Ill go and see the doctor today, get some of that viagra stuff"
The wife replies "well Im going to come with you'
Husband asks" what do you want at the doctors ?"
Wife replies " if you are going to get that rusty old thing out then I'm going to need a tetnus shot."

Funniest ever !

Typical farmers wife, so practical

For another example of pumpkins put to good use see "Zen and the art of pumpkin bombing" and 332 golden orbs recycled just for fun

Zen And The Art Of Pumpkin Bombing - AVweb Features Article

"How the hell are we gonna top that next year?" But this is Iowa, where idle minds are never truly at rest."

I use 45grn of 2209 doing 2725fps using 140grn amax they go real well!!

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

It's a newish SS gun not had a hiding at all under 80 rounds through it Ruger and I know some don't rate them but something different .

Cheers Happy

140 A-max 6.5 left projectile @200 yards in the neck ,right projectile @300yards vitals shot pulled out from skin on other side shoulder.