6.5x55 with 95 grain vmax

[lampafox]

hi guys, im just waiting for a new rifle and thinking about reloading for it. I already know what I want to try as regards 140 grain loads but I picked up some 95 grain vmax to try through it for foxes etc. im planning to use viht n160 for the 140s but wondered if it would be suitable for the 95s too? anybody have any real world experience using them? the rifle is a blaser r8 in 6.5x55. cheers fellas

 

[stinkitup]

I am in Australia and use AR2209 with 95/100 grs which is a tad faster than N160, more like N150 as far as ADI's guide goes.

I have found the slower for bullet powders to perform best in the swede.

Ryan

 

[koger]

I shoot Sieerra 85 gr HP for varmints out of my 7 1/2 twist swede, with 43gr of IMR 3031 for 3300fps out of my rifle, and is rough on anything it comes in contact with, and shoots a nice tight cloverleaf!