(Cartridge)6.5x55
(Brand of bullet)Berger
(Weight of bullet)135
(Brand of brass)Lapua
(Type of powder)Alliant Rl 26
(Grains of powder)49.3
(Brand, and type of primer) Federal 210
(COL) 3.15
(CBTO)
(FPS/MPS)
(Rifle) Blaser R8
(Barrel Length) Standard
(Scope) Swarovski Z6 2-12x50
(Weather conditions & temp) 55 Fahrenheit
(Accuracy @ 100 yards/meters) sub .5
(Notes)
Loaded up 7 rounds using my new Wilson seating die. Shot a nice three shot under .5 group. Then took the other four rounds the second shot is the one that is about .25 high, then the last two went into the same hole as the first round. Did not crono it, but estimate it at around 2775
I will load up about 24 more and test them out of both rifles next couple weeks.also crono
6.5x55 Berger 135 Classic Hunter
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Re: 6.5x55 Berger 135 Classic Hunter
Second photo is not bad at all. Not much work to bring that flyer in. looks like a very good load in the making.
Measure it, when it’s on the deck
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Re: 6.5x55 Berger 135 Classic Hunter
Yea, it will make a good plinking load.
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Re: 6.5x55 Berger 135 Classic Hunter
That's a great accurate load.
Keen to hear how the next 24 shoot.
Keen to hear how the next 24 shoot.
Life is too short to hunt with an ugly dog.
Hunt with a German Shorthaired Pointer.
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Re: 6.5x55 Berger 135 Classic Hunter
Loaded up 25 more tonight. May run to the range Thursday, as it is supposed to be sunny and not too cold. Stretch them out to 600 yards and crono them.