Accuracy load suggestions for new 6.5 x 55 HOWA reloads

[PukaD123]

I have a new HOWA 6.5 x 55 , and first 50 shots are going to be factory Lapua 139 grain . I see the factory 123 grain Lapua factory loads show a muzzle velocity closer to 3000 FPS. Have any of you had good luck with the accuracy of these ?

Can anyone share some accuracy reloading data for the Lapua bullets in this weight range please?

TYVM !

Dave

 

[2506]

It is not hard to find an accurate load with the Swede. Feed it anything from 4895 to 4350 burn rate and it usually will shine. I shoot a lot of AA4350 with 120 to 140 gr bullets and get outstanding accuracy and velocity.

 

[2ndtimer]

I have a new HOWA 6.5 x 55 , and first 50 shots are going to be factory Lapua 139 grain . I see the factory 123 grain Lapua factory loads show a muzzle velocity closer to 3000 FPS. Have any of you had good luck with the accuracy of these ?

Can anyone share some accuracy reloading data for the Lapua bullets in this weight range please?

TYVM !

Dave

I realize I am late to the thread, but did want to share that I have had the best results in my Howa 6.5x55 with the Sierra 120 gr Pro-Hunter with 40.5 gr of IMR-4064, RP 9 1/2 primer or CCI-200 IN A PPU or Lapua case. Velocity isn't overwhelming at around 2650 fps, but it does group consistently MOA or better at 100 yards off the bench. The more widely suggested heavier bullets and slower burning powders were not as consistent in my experience.

 

[Rpbump]

I used the Lapua 123gr for fireforming my 6.5x55AI. They shot sub 1" at 100yds using 4064 with no attempt made for accuracy. For the AI I use 140gr bullets and 4831SC.

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