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Old 05-26-2017 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by flags
I tried a bunch of handloads in my Swede but the best accuracy I get is from factory Sellier & Bellot loaded with the 131 gr softpoint. I never could get a handload as accurate as that and several years ago Natchez SS had a sale for $8.99 a box. I ordered a whole bunch of it and am still shooting that up. I'm keeping the brass of course since my handload with a Hornady was just slightly less accurate and with the Swede you don't need premium bullets to take deer sized game which is all I use it for.
If i ever go back to using a CF for deer hunting it will be another 6.5x55.
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