Another Swede question

[ebd10]

Hi all:
I'm planning on building a 6.5X55 Swede on a 700 Action. Where can I find load data for the Swede in a modern action?

 

[jlmurphy]

I shoot the 6.5x55 in a modern Model 70 Win., and I comfortably load it higher than most manuals. Considering that it was first used 105 years ago in rifles that do not compare to modern actions in terms of strength or safety, no publisher is going to recommend a load that could find it's way into an antique rifle and possibly hurt someone. That being said, the Vihta Vouri manual approaches modern pressures, the cartridge is, after all, still a popular sporting round in Europe. I use mine in long range and tactical competitions, no regrets, easily out classes the .308 Win competition.

 

[nrar15]

I have not been able to find data for modern rifles. Your best bet is to work up a load. I'm useing 47.5-48gr's of H4831sc behind a 142smk getting 2800-2850fps with no pressure signs out of my savage with a 30" Brux barrel. Just getting started on my load testing but it's one of the must fun rounds to shoot. My 23" Shilen shoots about everything I put in it from 95 Vmax to 142smk's.
Bob