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They have primers on gun broker. High but you can but 1-300 and only pay about $50 if you are desperate. I’m going to when I need some.
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I just read on Gunboards that my load for 6.5 was too hot and that why they sound funny. For accuracy and lower pressure = slower. I’m going to try imr 4227 and those lead pills again. Any knowledge?
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usually, deeper sound means slower; higher, sharper sound means higher velocity. Maybe try a bit more powder.
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Don’t I want to go slower than that to keep the pressure down since lead seals the bore better? Or should I experiment both ways.
There is more friction in the barrel because the lands are at .256 and the grooves .268. It heats up right away.
There is more friction in the barrel because the lands are at .256 and the grooves .268. It heats up right away.
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ok all loaded up. I went up a little. But I need a gas check. Probably going to about 18-1900. And I tried a couple different powders with light loads.
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What is the bullet weight? Sorry if I missed it.
I think that is still a bit slow, but, yes, gas checks should reduce leading.
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IMR 4227 is way too fast for bullets that heavy; it is intended for small caliber centerfire rifles and magnum pistol rounds.
This is from Hodgedon's site; biggest bullet listed is 160 gr Jacketed round nose. That being the case, I would start 5-10 % lower than listed and work my way up. WIth Gas Checks, you should be able to get to 2200 FPS; those 165 gr bullets will be real "thumpers". I use IMR 4350 and when not available IMR 4895 even for bullets down to 95 gr. These are both my Go-tos for 6.5 x 55.
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Nah, I’m shooting lighter than that with imr4895 and Varget. Also shooting light loads of 4227 like starting loads for 30-30. Just a test. What I was told on the high road and Lyman 49 for carcano. I appreciate the data.
6.5x55 is a full power cartridge, as I say I,m trying to keep the pressure down.
I’ve had some luck with the high road loads of Varget and imr 4895. Just these big lead that are puzzling and my limited resources. There is not much data for light loads.
I think it’s more better with jacketed which I have and more data. The thought of leading it… bleh. What’s the slowest powder for light loads I can use with lead w/o gas checks? H4831 maybe? I stocked up on jacketed bullets, easier, I should use them.
6.5x55 is a full power cartridge, as I say I,m trying to keep the pressure down.
I’ve had some luck with the high road loads of Varget and imr 4895. Just these big lead that are puzzling and my limited resources. There is not much data for light loads.
I think it’s more better with jacketed which I have and more data. The thought of leading it… bleh. What’s the slowest powder for light loads I can use with lead w/o gas checks? H4831 maybe? I stocked up on jacketed bullets, easier, I should use them.
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