6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
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RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
I didnt reallize this either oldelk. After looking at reloadersnest thats about it 100-200 fps. Powder capcity looks to be about the same...
6.5-06 thumps it fps wise...especially with heavier bullets...
6.5-06 thumps it fps wise...especially with heavier bullets...
#3
RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
I didnt reallize this either oldelk. After looking at reloadersnest thats about it 100-200 fps. Powder capcity looks to be about the same...
6.5-06 thumps it fps wise...especially with heavier bullets...
6.5-06 thumps it fps wise...especially with heavier bullets...
#5
RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
100 FPS is that all there is to this?
I get a little over 2700 fps using a max load of RL-22 (47gr)and a 140gr bullet out of a 29" barreled swedish mauser, you can load another full grain of the same powder in a stronger action, but the velocity gain isn't much. A 6.5x284 from all accounts pushes the 140 gr bullets around 3000 fps.
#6
RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
This round 6.5x55 has got to be the most overlooked round ever put out at least in this country.
-A nonstandard rim size
-Too long for a short action, needs a full length action.
I'd still take a 6.5x55 over a .260 rem any day.
#7
Giant Nontypical
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RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
I get a little over 2700 fps using a max load of RL-22 (47gr)and a 140gr bullet out of a 29" barreled swedish mauser, you can load another full grain of the same powder in a stronger action, but the velocity gain isn't much. A 6.5x284 from all accounts pushes the 140 gr bullets around 3000 fps.
I am going by my Nosler manual and comparing a 140 grain bullet and there was 100 fps. 2900vs 3000 ..... I have to look this manual over again when I get home.
Ok I looked at Nosler number 5 at home and the max speed for the 6.5x55 with a 140 was 2785 vs 2925 for the 6.5-284
#9
RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
I am going by my Nosler manual and comparing a 140 grain bullet and there was 100 fps. 2900vs 3000
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
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RE: 6.5x55 vs 6.5-284
In a modern and high pressure action I think that the 6.5 X 55 is capable of much more than many manuals give it credit for.
I have a stable of Swedes', but am reluctant to load them much more than slightlyover the middle of the road recommendations. Course, they perform so well there is little reason to try to push it and risk injuring my brass or actions.
Does anybody out there have some real life experience handloading a 6.5 X 55 in a high pressure action? I'd really like to see it's top end practical limits.
I have a stable of Swedes', but am reluctant to load them much more than slightlyover the middle of the road recommendations. Course, they perform so well there is little reason to try to push it and risk injuring my brass or actions.
Does anybody out there have some real life experience handloading a 6.5 X 55 in a high pressure action? I'd really like to see it's top end practical limits.