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6.5x55 Varget

One of my military Model 96 Swedes 6.5X55 really likes the #V Sierra manual's accuracy load of 35.5 grs Varget with the 140 Sierra MK. Muzzle velocity is slow, around 2500 fps. I only use it for 100 yard target shooting though.
For the 140 gr bullets I have found that the 4350's or slower burners work best.

I have a sporter Mod. 96 Swede 6.5X55 that retains the 29' barrel and it shoots really well with 42 grs Varget, Rem. case, Rem 9 1/2 primer, 100 gr Sierra HP, OAL 2.850 and I use a Lee Factory Crimp Die on this load. It does a little over 3000 fps and will red mist a groundhog.
 
I am interested in this thread because I have been offered a good price on a new Tikka Lite stainless/synthetic 6.5 Swede. Will go with the Burris Tikka-to-Weaver scope bases to avoid the ridiculous price on Tikka/Norma bases and rings.

The rifle has an 8 twist which will stabilize the 160 grain 'arrows' for which this calibre is famous. Mr. Bell felt the 160`s adequate for elephant in Africa way back when and the Scandanavians think the calibre perfect for moose.

My question is,'will the 8 twist be too steep for the 95s and 100s to be used on coyotes?'.
 
1000yardstare said:
My question is,'will the 8 twist be too steep for the 95s and 100s to be used on coyotes?'.

my Tikka range rifle has a 1:8 and shoots 90 TNTs great and makes red mist in the paddocks

sorry cannot make comment on varget not used it in a 6.5x55
even with the tnts i use a slower powder

P
 
nrar15 said:
Anyone useing Varget in 6.5x55 with 140 SMK's or 95 vmax?
THANKS
Bob

The Swede & heavy 140s is calling for RE19..RE22...H4831sc and the such...your velocities will be higher..I've used Varget with 120s and the shoot great...38.5/Varget & 120 NBT come out at 2637 into .40' w/three rds...My 6.5x55s are SS/T3s and even with the long throat they like the jump into the lands..the 95 V max is a great varmint bullet....but I prefer the longer 120-130 and 140s..higher BC and better LR performance...mine likes 140 SGKs...
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1000yardstare,
if someone has one in a T3, you better get it. I have looked all over, even had a few friends with FFL's look them up. evidently they don't import that many or they are a special order thing, because they couldn't get them. I found a couple on Gunsamerica, but they are steep.
 
FryeGuy said:
1000yardstare,
if someone has one in a T3, you better get it. I have looked all over, even had a few friends with FFL's look them up. evidently they don't import that many or they are a special order thing, because they couldn't get them. I found a couple on Gunsamerica, but they are steep.


Your FFL guys didn't look too hard....how many T3 Swedes ya want in SS/syn ? Here's my Lam/SS 6.5x55 T3...Glass is Nikon 3-12..
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