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  1. TeaRex

    6.5x55 OCW - IMR 4831 and 4350 Berger 140 Hybrid

    Hello All, Just got back from the range with my first attempt at an Optimal Charge Weight test on my new 6.5x55 Swede! Specs: Remington 700 LA, blueprinted 24" Bartlein Med Palma 1:8 twist (round count = 40 at beginning of test) Berger 140 Hybrid 2.473 coal to ogive (0.010" jump) New...
  2. S

    Gunsmithing 6.5 Swede in a R700 short action?

    I saw a post where someone said they had a 6.5 Swede built on their Rem700 short action. Are major modifactions needed or is it mainly with the feeding from the magazine? Also, would it be possible to modify the magazine such that you could still utilize the 'bdl' configuration? Thanks. Rich
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  3. Ratbert

    6.5x55 Swede dummy rounds

    Can anyone out there make me 2 or 3 6.5x55 Swede dummy rounds? I'm trying to get my ducks in a row to get the DTA SRS setup for this chambering, but I'd like to make sure the mags and bolt are going to function properly before I invest in dies and a box of brass. If money motivates you, I'll...
  4. Hasgun Willtravel

    6.5x55 swede barrel life

    I shoot two 6.5x55 Swedes. I love them. One is a Ruger M77, the other is a real deal, older than dirt, accurate as hell Swedish mauser target rifle, with god only knows how many rounds down the tube. They both shoot great, Ruger has about 500 rounds, and like I said, no clue about the CG...
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