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6.5 Swede vs 6.5 Creed
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<blockquote data-quote="ofbandg" data-source="post: 1681489" data-attributes="member: 91402"><p>Carsyn.22</p><p></p><p>When loaded to spec (around 55 thou) it shouldn't be a problem with any brass. The first 6.5x55 brass I used in my converted Swedish military mausers was American and it was fine but later I switched to Norma brass because I read that the original specs for 6.5x55 brass had a slightly thicker case rim than the American manufacturers were using, and European manufacturers still used the original. I have never miked either but my rifles did prefer the Norma brass when it came to accuracy so I have stayed with it. I have Husky rifles in other calibers (.270, .308 and 9.3x62) and I don't hesitate to load them to modern standards. They are a strong action but, like any rifle, I still start my loads well below max and work my way up watching for signs of pressure. Any rifle, even the latest greatest new ones as I have seen lately, can develop defects or suffer from manufacturing flaws. </p><p></p><p>Your Husky was manufactured during the War years and I believe, but don't guarantee, that it was still being made with top grade steel. As the war went on quality steel became scarce and the quality of rifles manufactured in German held countries deteriorated but I believe yours isn't in that category.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ofbandg, post: 1681489, member: 91402"] Carsyn.22 When loaded to spec (around 55 thou) it shouldn't be a problem with any brass. The first 6.5x55 brass I used in my converted Swedish military mausers was American and it was fine but later I switched to Norma brass because I read that the original specs for 6.5x55 brass had a slightly thicker case rim than the American manufacturers were using, and European manufacturers still used the original. I have never miked either but my rifles did prefer the Norma brass when it came to accuracy so I have stayed with it. I have Husky rifles in other calibers (.270, .308 and 9.3x62) and I don't hesitate to load them to modern standards. They are a strong action but, like any rifle, I still start my loads well below max and work my way up watching for signs of pressure. Any rifle, even the latest greatest new ones as I have seen lately, can develop defects or suffer from manufacturing flaws. Your Husky was manufactured during the War years and I believe, but don't guarantee, that it was still being made with top grade steel. As the war went on quality steel became scarce and the quality of rifles manufactured in German held countries deteriorated but I believe yours isn't in that category. [/QUOTE]
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