131gr 6.5CM ammo from Grind Hard "Controlled Chaos"

60rds - $80 shipped CONUS

6mm Creedmoor, approximately 500 rounds on the barrel, RAT adapter with Harris bipod, MPA muzzle break, action wrench included, 100 rounds of Hornady 108 grain Eld-M ammo, Triggertech flat. Few scratches from matches. This is an excellent gun, ready for the production class PRS, $2,000 shipped to your FFL. Or local meet up in MS, or TN

Selling a Nightforce 30mm mount. 1.50" Great condition. 20 Moa. $135 shipped.

Crye Precision XL Range Belt – Ranger Green. Near new, but too big for me.

Trade for same in Large or $100 shipped.

I cannot find the formula for calculating tunneling for the life of me. I know I've seen it before-can someone post it up please?

Edit***
Is it
Max fov/min=x
Erector/x=y
Y*base mag=min mag where tunneling begins?

MDT send it level. Like new condition, used at one match then put back in the box. Vertical and horizontal picatinny mounts. 200$ shipped

New take off LWRC:

Grip with overmolded "dragon scale" pattern - SOLD
Ambi Safety-SOLD
Nickel Teflon coated trigger group - SOLD


PM if interested
Thanks!

LaytonH

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6.5x55 loads
11/03/2014
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Not one started so figured I would.

Berger 140g Hybrids
51.2g H4831SC
26" 8.5tw Bartlein M24/40
COAL 3.218"
2990fps +/- depending on lot of powder.


Caution, this will not fit a standard 6.5x55 chamber. COAL is too long. You'll need a lot of throat. Barrel started to go after 2400 rounds. Ending COAL after chasing the lands before the barrel burned out was 3.232.

L
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RustybroadheadXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
11/03/2014

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Just out of curiosity, how many firings were you getting on your cases before they wore out??

Glad you made it over from the old site. Not sure most of the other 6.5x55 fans did
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LaytonH

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
11/03/2014 Last edited 11/04/2014 by LaytonH
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I got 6 firings before the brass started dropping primers. It's a hot load for sure. I also anneal every other firing.

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TeaRexXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
12/11/2014

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I'm running 50.6 gr of H4831 sc under 140 hybrids at 2860fps out of a 24"bartlein.



Im on my 7th firing of the brass with no issues yet. Hoping to get one or two more before the brass goes and ~3000 out of the barrel.



Layton, I'm jealous of 2990!! You must be adding some secret sauce.

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Daniel1381XCorporal
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
12/12/2014

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Im running 48.5 H4831SC With 140 amax.. very accurate out of my 16.25 in setup

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battlestickXSergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
12/18/2014

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How is your muzzle flash? That's a lot of slower burning powder for a short barrel.



I have a 22" Bartlein that will shot both 123 and 140 AMAX's with 48.1 gr of 4831SC. The barrel harmonics are just right with that amount of powder.

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
12/19/2014

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Shooting saturday will take a look at the flash. Getting my magneto in and will test it out

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RustybroadheadXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
01/20/2015

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Does anyone have a good load for the 123 amax?
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hillwatcherXSergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
03/16/2015

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I had a good 123 Amax load with a former 6.5x55 I had. It was a CZ 550 Full Stock.



Keep in mind, the barrel was 20.5", which certainly hurt the velocity and the "throat" wasn't too long.



My load was:

Lapua Brass

CCI 200

123 Amax

COAL in my rifle was 2.530" to ogive - measured with Hornady L-N-L (.010" jump)

46.5 grains H4350

Avg MV = 2768 fps



I worked up to 48.0 grains averaging 2850 fps, but the accuracy node was lower and it was showing some slight pressure signs that high. You ought to be able to go way faster than that with a custom tube and a properly set up throat/chamber.

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RustybroadheadXGunny Sergeant
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
03/16/2015

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Thanks for the info. I am trying to come up with a load for a factory Win 70 featherweight in 6.5x55 so I am dealing with only a 22" tube. I tried H4350 to start with and didn't have much luck but that was with some different bullets. I will give this a try and see how it goes. Thanks for the info!

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
08/23/2015

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6.5x55 Ackley Improved

Berger 140g Hybrids

52.5g RL26

28" 8tw Bartlein M24/40

COAL 3.124

3104 fps
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
09/10/2015

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Here is what I settled on with my swede. Mark Chanlynn 24" bbl, bighorn action
50.6g H4831sc
140 berger vld
Coal 3.160"
velocity is right around 2880, and I am seeing no pressure signs with the Chanlynn rifle.

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
10/23/2015 Last edited 10/23/2015 by yej0001

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Tikka T3 Sporter with 24 inch barrel; Norma brass

All loads are 0.5 MOA or less



(1) 142 SMK (#1742)

47.6 gr H4831SC

Fed 210 GM primer

CBTO 2.550 (10/1000th jump)

-Mild load; ~2725 fps; very accurate



(2) 130 Norma Golden Target

49.3 gr H4831SC

Fed 210 GM primer

CBTO 2.510 (50/1000th jump)

~2840 fps

-Norma 130 GT likes longer jump in my barrel



(2) 142 SMK (#1742)

48.3 Reloader 22

Fed 210 GM primer

CBTO 2.550 (10/1000th jump)

~2840 fps

-This is a hot load; the bolt starts to stiffen up at 48.5 RL22 in my rifle. WORK UP THE LOAD SLOWLY IN YOUR OWN RIFLE!















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dTros

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
01/05/2016

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KElblys - 6.5x55 GWI

just now fire forming so that load is essentially a std 6.5x55

24" Brux Barrel

46.5 IMR 4350

Wolf Mag Primers

COL 2.92

130 Berger Hybrid

2810 fps

Mild flattening of primer



Honestly a little surprised at the slow speed. I think I will try 2.94 OAL and bump up to 47 gr see what happens.

Was hoping for 3k but barrel could be a little slow. Will be happy with 2900. Not sure half grain can get me 100 fps tho. Maybe 50.



Regards,

DT



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Re: 6.5x55 loads
01/20/2016 Last edited 02/02/2016 by dTros
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Just shot the Vegas Precision Rifle Challenge while fire-forming brass. Rifle shot amazing almost pulled out a top 10.

Velocity sped up to 2925 once barrel was broke in, more where I expected it to be.

Cant wait to work up a load for the GW Improved. Will keep updated. Hoping for 3100fps



DT



ETA:

Forgot to mention that when I chrono first time it was -10 at a match in the mtns so that might have skewed data some

yes it sucks working up a load in the winter but you do what you have to lol.

DT

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
04/28/2016 Last edited 04/28/2016 by PanzerFart

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Hey guys, Just got back on the hide I remember we had a great 6.5x55 thread going around the start of the group buy few years back. My name was Panzer but somone stole it so not Im panzerfart....Anys great to see the 6.5 thread back up. Im just getting used to the change from the old hide as I havnt been on in a while.



My 123 amax load (rifle: 26" bartlein m24countour on rem700 from the LRI group buy)Absolute lazer groups with this loads, dont have a chrono but 10 shot groups are silly!silly!

lapua brass

win primer

37.3 grains Varget

3.000

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ammopig

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
05/24/2016

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Anyone shooting a 6.5X55 improved?

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LaytonH

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
05/25/2016

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A couple of us are. What you looking for?

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ammopig

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
05/25/2016

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I'm putting together a 6.5X55 improved throated for 140 Berger hybrids. Wondering what loads to start with, and where you are seeing pressures? What powders are working?

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LaytonH

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
05/26/2016

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I shoot 140 hybrids in mine. I'm using 52.5g of RL26 at 3100fps. Didn't see pressure till 54g.

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FriscoStarXPrivate
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Re: 6.5x55 loads
10/11/2016

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Great thread , I'm just starting to reload for my Sako Bavarian Carbine. I'll be watching here for some ideas



What powder would be best for the 20" barrel. I pretty much have all powders for this caliber. Kinda saving my H4350 for my Creedmoor though...

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Re: 6.5x55 loads
10/30/2016

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This isn't really the spot for it, but I figured someone who has posted here might have a pair of go/no go gauges for 6.5 x 55 I could borrow. Have a savage action build with a Shilen barrel that's completed and shoots well for the most part, but gets pressure signs earlier and with less powder than anticipated.

It was built and head spaced with a more knowledgeable friend and we used a factory Lapua round for the go and added a piece of electric tape for no go. I would like to borrow a set of gauges if available and check out spacing to see if that's possibly the issue.

I will gladly pay shipping for anyone that can help me out.

Thanks

JTG

XLR 4.0 MAGNESIUM CHASSIS in FDE with carbon stock, folder, carbon bag rider, thumb rest and the shorter hunter mag release. $1100 Shipped

Hawkins flush SA Magnum magazine 3rnd $100 shipped.

I’ve got a set arriving tomorrow, had 2 preorders hit at the same time and will be moving this set. They’ll be completely new and sealed. They are the 10x42 SMR reticle. $2800 shipped tyd.

Hello,

I have a Bushnell LRTS 4.5-18x44 G3 FDE for sale. Moving few scopes around and this one is on the cutting block.
$825 shipped/insured, PPFAF

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JP CTI-23 Semi-Auto Chassis System as the base, Cerakoted Smoked Bronze
15.5" rail length, with JP Arca rail, top picatinny rail, and QD swivel
Proof Research 18" rifle length gas, staainless barrel
CMC enhanced BCG with Lantac bolt
Superlative Arms Gas Block
Geissele SSA-E trigger
Radian Ambi-Safety
Magpul grip
Magpul PRS-Lite on an A5 length buffer tube with JP Spring

This has 80 rounds on the barrel, where I zero'd, set the gas block for a suppressor and shot a few rounds on steel for fun. Attached are a couple groups with Mk262.

$2650 to your FFL

Up for sale is a badger 1.54 comm 30mm mount. 20 moa cant.

PN: 154-302


$220 shipped

I've got one of the 3lb Velocity triggers (designed by a former Timney Engineer)
Asking SOLD in the CONUS
PM if interested
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New, never used in the field. Only tested at home. Works perfect. Fantastic image and laser is quick. Only selling because I switched to RF binos.

SOLD

**Chassis only** looking to sell or trade my AI AT factory chassis and vision chassis. It has a target adjustable butt pad, Thumbhole stock, NVG bridge with rail. Not pictured I have buttstock spacers, spigot arca rail for the factory chassis, and thumb rest. i have the original box for the vision chassis and screws for the factory chassis. Not looking to separate anything. Asking $2300 for everything or would trade for a dark earth AI pattern ATX chassis.

I recently glommed this scope at an auction. I think it is one of those tactical scopes used by the Navy ...

All are used and in good shape.

3 Griffin taper mount ez brakes and 1 minimalist brake. All threaded 5/8-24. $55 each shipped.

EDIT: 2 EZ brakes remain.

Griffin Plan A XL mount. Threaded for hub mount 1.375x24. SOLD

485 Lapua 6.5x47 brass all from the same lot.

131 ...2x fired from 25x47
272 ....3x fired from 25 x 47
These are tumbled and annealed on my AMP.
82 ....3x fired from 6.5x47

Fired 25 necks are .288
Loaded 6.5 necks are .290


$300 shipped Paypal preferred
USPS Flat rate box with tracking

Used Geissele SSA-E trigger with trigger pins. $150 shipped.

For sale is a FN 502 Tactical .22LR pistol. This is in excellent condition with about 200 rounds of use. Included are the original 10rd and 15rd mags, one additional 15rd OE mag, and the original case, documentation, and optic mounting hardware.

$400 shipped from my FFL to yours. No trade offers, please. SOLD!!!

Selling a like new MDT weight for the SRS-X premier buttstock, asking $45 shipped in the contiguous US.

I built this last year and fired it a few times. Only my first cone had 3 small holes drilled in it for vents, second cone had 2, then none of the others.. why? I dont know why ... but I am getting a ton of gas blowing down into the mag and really dirty. My thoughts are to drill them all out with the 6 small radial holes like second picture and the end cap put a few vents as well. Hopefully to mitigate some gas.
This suppressor is a bit louder than firing a .22 pistol... loud but tolerable for a few shots.. with supersonics. Thats great, all I really expected it to do is take a good edge off.
Will drilling vents in all of them kill it and make it a lot louder? I did the first half, and not the end cap yet, once drilled I cant really go back. Or is sound going to so small not noticeable?

Lightly used Vortex Razor Gen 3 6-36x56 - took this off my back up rig so got very little action.

Comes with sun shade, zoom throw lever and MK machining parallax throw lever installed. I can also throw in a IDTS tape for it.

$2000 Shipped CONUS

Really Right Stuff TVC-24L Mk2 w/ Anvil 30 + RRS Tripod Bag.

RRS TVC-24L Mk2 w/ Anvil 30 + RRS Tripod Bag as I've moved to a larger model.
Barely used, tiny ding is highlighted.
Great lighter weight setup for hunting, spotting, photography,

Paypal $1250 Shipped in CONUS.