6.5x55 swed
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CarJunkieLS1
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Not sure what you are asking, but if the head stamp is 6.5x55 it will work
splattergun
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Your manuals (you do have some, right?) will give you 2 sets o load data for 6.5x55 swede, one data set for use in the Swedish mauser, and another set for use in modern weapons. The difference is to take into account the better steel in the modern rifles.
The M96 Swedish mausers (WWI era straight bolt) are great shooters, but the steel is old and can be brittle. The M38 (WWII era, bent bolt) have somewhat better steel, but still not up to par with today's gun metal.
Use the data as provided and work your loads up with due care. You can use the lower-end data in a modern Sako, but you must NEVER use the modern rifle data in your M96 or M38!
FWIW, I miss the 1941 M38 that left when I broke with the X-GF.
The M96 Swedish mausers (WWI era straight bolt) are great shooters, but the steel is old and can be brittle. The M38 (WWII era, bent bolt) have somewhat better steel, but still not up to par with today's gun metal.
Use the data as provided and work your loads up with due care. You can use the lower-end data in a modern Sako, but you must NEVER use the modern rifle data in your M96 or M38!
FWIW, I miss the 1941 M38 that left when I broke with the X-GF.
Reloadron
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I am not sure what you are asking? There is a 6.5 Remington Magnum which is nothing like the 6.5 Swede (6.5 x 55mm Swedish Mauser). There is no 6.5 Remington other than the 6.5 Remington Magnum which I am aware of. There are other 6.5mm chamberings also.
If you want 6.5 x 55mm Swede load data did you want target or hunting bullet data?
Ron
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