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    Short-throated 6.5x55 Swede? Loading 160gr RN

    Yep, that's exactly the situation...ugh. I'm just glad I only loaded 10 of them. Mine actually look more like this, with the cannelure: http://www.hornady.com/store/6.5mm-Carcano-.267-160-gr-RN/ So for better or worse, I am a proud owner of 165 of these bullets in case anyone is interested...
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    Short-throated 6.5x55 Swede? Loading 160gr RN

    Excellent idea...thank you. They came from a reputable source so assumed they were .264. I'm not sure if he mic'd them, though so I'll do that tonight.
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    Short-throated 6.5x55 Swede? Loading 160gr RN

    Greetings, I was wondering if any of you experienced 6.5x55 Swede shooters could help with a problem I'm having. I have a couple of old '96 Mausers...one original and one "sporterized" by Kimber. I'm able to chamber and shoot pointed bullets just fine. I usually use 140gr SMK or 140 gr...