Lapua 6.5x55 neck thickness

[kyreloader]

I am looking at 6.5x55 reamers for a hunting rifle. I am trying to find the neck diameter of Lapua brass with a bullet loaded to see what neck diameter to get for a no-turn reamer.

Can anyone loading for the 'ole Swede, take a measurement of the case neck thickness or the measurement of the case neck with a bullet loaded to give me an idea of where I need my reamer to be?

Also, any idea of free bore for 140g bullets (Hunting VLDs or Hybrids) for the Swede or improved versions?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DogBuster]

Have two Swedes....Both with Lapua brass & 140's

2.94.5" case neck loaded...

one Tikka SS/lam...OAL is 3.040" 140 AB's

Savage I built with a Pac-Nor tube 'no throat' 28" full cylinder

Used Target action/large shank...OAL with 142 SMK's is 2.950"

Gotta love the Swede ! H4831sc..H4350....VVN560

 

[kyreloader]

Thanks Dog.

Any other measurements guys?

 

[jmm03]

.294 using a sierra 142 HPBT. I bought a no turn reamer from Dave Kiff and was very happy with the results. Jim

 

[Mitchk]

Mine are showing .295.