I want to reload for my M96 swede.I would like to use hornady RN 160gr.Does anyone know a good load useing this bullet
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I want to reload for my M96 swede.I would like to use hornady RN 160gr.Does anyone know a good load useing this bullet
Hi,
This is my load for my 6.5x55Swedish Mauser M94 carbine, Small rifle primers from CCI 200, Hornady Round160 grains, 0.251 Ball. coef. IMR 4064 /31.5 grains @ 2100fps, 3.018" AOL,5.37SD Shoots nice and deadly accurate, Start your loads with -10% less powder charge and go .5 grains increments until you are happy with your load.
If you have a good look at the sights on your AG42B, you will see that the rear sight can be configured for either the older heavy roundnosed bullets or the later spitzer ones. I have successfully fired both 160gr and 140gr handloads in a Ljungman.
The 6.5x55 round is tricky to load becasue of the ong bearing surface on the bullet and the variations in barrel dimensions.
If there was ever a caliber where one has to start low and work up, this is it. I have seen a start load badly blow a primer.
I have loaded a lot of 160s in the 6.5x55, but used a much slower powder. This reduces the amount of empty space in the case and get higher velocities.
I suggest you buy a can of 4831 or RL22. Use either the CCI 200 or the Winchester standard primer to ignite a case of slow powder.
Small Rifle Primers??? What brass are you using???
I have used reloader22 for years in my 96, works perfect
I have tried 1 load,33 grains of IMR4895 behind a Sierra 160 gr. r.n. with good results.Use caution loading for the42b,the wrong load can cause an out-of battery situation .The gas system requires a fast(4895 or R15)powder with a MV of around 2600fps.I would recommend 129 or 140 grain psp bullets only.