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6.5 build for 140 Bergers at 2900-3000?
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<blockquote data-quote="Garou_22" data-source="post: 1561642" data-attributes="member: 108900"><p>Why is the 6.5x55 Swede ALWAYS ignored? Because reloading manuals publish for 1894 mauser actions? On a modern action the Swede is perfectly capable of these parameters. My 700 classic runs the Berger 140 VLD on 44.4gr of Viht N-160 .005 off lands at 2730fps-ish. I'm not pushing it due to the accuracy node of .284 5 shot aggregate @ 200yds zero, but I certainly could hit 3k if I really wanted to. </p><p></p><p>VLD's are incredibly sensitive to seat depth! If the VLD is your goal, choose a chambering that will give the most flexibility for seat depth AND have no issue with magazine fitment (Unless you don't care if your build turns out to be a single shot). The 6.5x55 Swede Excels at these considerations. Typically found on a long action means you can seat on the lands, or any increment off the lands and still have a quarter inch or better clearance meplate to mag well wall. All on a SAMI spec chamber.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Garou_22, post: 1561642, member: 108900"] Why is the 6.5x55 Swede ALWAYS ignored? Because reloading manuals publish for 1894 mauser actions? On a modern action the Swede is perfectly capable of these parameters. My 700 classic runs the Berger 140 VLD on 44.4gr of Viht N-160 .005 off lands at 2730fps-ish. I'm not pushing it due to the accuracy node of .284 5 shot aggregate @ 200yds zero, but I certainly could hit 3k if I really wanted to. VLD's are incredibly sensitive to seat depth! If the VLD is your goal, choose a chambering that will give the most flexibility for seat depth AND have no issue with magazine fitment (Unless you don't care if your build turns out to be a single shot). The 6.5x55 Swede Excels at these considerations. Typically found on a long action means you can seat on the lands, or any increment off the lands and still have a quarter inch or better clearance meplate to mag well wall. All on a SAMI spec chamber. [/QUOTE]
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