6.5x55 Swede Barnes Match Burner Load Data Needed

[swedeshoot]

Hello all, looking for some load data for the 6.5x55 Swedish using 120 grain Barnes Match Burner bullets. Their web site doesn't give data for that bullet in that grain weight for the Swedish Mauser. Any data for powder charge and COL would be appreciated.
I'm firing them in a M96 sporterized used only for long range targeting.
Thanks for any advice
Swede

 

[KMart]

What powders do you have? That info may help us out.

 

[joshb]

I use H100V at 37-38 grains with my Swede M38 for the 120 grain Amax for good accuracy. Loaded to “book” COL. Don’t load the small ring Mauser hot.

 

[Kurz]

I'm firing them in a M96 sporterized used only for long range targeting.

Does your sporterized Swede have a newer barrel (non-military) and which chamber is being used?

There is lots of data available for the older, military actions and has been passed by the C.I.P. (like SAAMI) in Europe.

Here are two articles worth reading regarding reloading the 6.5x55 Swede:

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/a-metric-marvel-6-5x55-swedish-mauser/99183#ixzz4MLAw991h

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/loading-bench-6-5x55-mm-swedish/

I use both the M96 and the M38 in original configurations and barrels for competition. I don't use lighter bullets such as your 120 Match Burners.

There are suggestions in the articles above which explain how to work up loads for bullet/powder combinations without published data. Please read carefully as there is some excellent information in both articles.

Enjoy!

 

[swedeshoot]

It's an original military barrel and I have the following powders on hand: Alliant Reloader 15, 17,19 and IMR 4895, 4064, 3031

 

[joshb]

What reloading manual do you have and what does it suggest?

 

[swedeshoot]

What reloading manual do you have and what does it suggest?

I have the Lyman 50th ed. and it suggests for a similar nosler ballistic tip bullet at 120 grains to use 4895 or 4064. But I don't know what the COL should be as it is a different projectile and the Barnes load data page doesn't give the COL for the Swede Mauser in that weight. Only in 140 grain(which I also have)

 

[joshb]

Here’s the page out of the Hornady 8th edition. The C.O.L. is the same for all the 120-123s.

 

[swedeshoot]

Here’s the page out of the Hornady 8th edition. The C.O.L. is the same for all the 120-123s.View attachment 1364427

Thanks, that's a good reference then.