Has anyone experimented with Hodgden-Varget or Ramshot-TAC powders in the 6.5x55? These both work great in my 30-06, 7mm-08, and 22-250. There is no data for these in the 6.5 so I would have to start low and slowly work up while watching for pressure signs. I think they could be very accurate if the correct load was found. If anyone has tried I would sure appreciate any information. You can e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks.

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/65x55sm.php

Send Ramshot/Accurate Powders an email. They should be able to get you started with Tac.

steve4102, thanks for the help!

I hate to add to the quagmyre. I think you should try N-160. It is suppose to be the berry's for the swede. I have heard this from several top notch reloader's. I have not used it myself. Just passing on what I consider to be good information. Tom.

Try RL-22 if you haven't tried it already.

"There is no data for these in the 6.5 so I would have to start low and slowly work up while watching for pressure signs."

You should be doing this anyway, even with published data, since all rifles are individuals.......

Hi Will,Reloader 22 is a staple in the 6.5 Swede with 129gr and 140gr Hornady's.In a model 38 Husky I had 42 gr of IMR 4350 with a 160gr Hornady would put bulets in the same hole all day long and penetrate like a bunker-buster. Never recovered a bullet from any animal including several moose reguardless of angle ,stem to stern and you could eat right up to the bulet hole.I now have a Win.70 featherweight in 6.5x55 that thrives on 140gr Hornady's and RE 22.Give it a whirl .........Harold

In the "Ramshot Powders Edition III" the 6.5 x 55 Swede shows data for Big Game, Hunter, and Magnum. Check the site www.RamShot.com Good luck.