06 November 2003, 23:58
digitalus6.5 x 58mm Portuguese Mauser
Does anybody out there have any reloading experience with the 6.5 x 58mm caliber. I'm looking for reloading dies, ammo/brass and reloading info.
Thank You
07 November 2003, 09:29
Paul BraskyAccording to Frank C. Barnes (in "Cartridges of the World, 7th Ed."), even the Portugese dropped the 6.5 x 58mm Vergueiro in favor of the 8mm Mau. cartridge. I don't know whether brass or even dies are available for it, but Barnes does list the following loads:
140gr. SP (generic) 46gr. IMR 4831
140gr. SP " 38gr. IMR 4895
156gr. SP " 43gr. IMR 4350
Btw, if you haven't a die set, Lee Precison may be able to help. ...Maven
07 November 2003, 18:45
digitalusI looked through a Lee catalog, but couldn't find any 6.5 x 58 dies, even on their website, they make no claim of a 6.5 x 58 die. At the moment I'm looking into a company called CH4D, it looks like they can help me with a die set, but now I still need appropriate brass.
08 November 2003, 02:13
Paul BraskyI believe Lee Precision will make you a die set for a bit less than CH4. However, you'll probably need a fired case for Lee (and RCBS too). Also, check The Old Western Scrounger for ammo/brass for your rifle.
08 November 2003, 02:15
whiteeagleI think that I remember someone, perhaps Ross Seyfreid, doing an article on the Portugese Mauser in Handloader or, less likely, Rifle, about 18 months ago (not to be confused with a more recent article he did on a vintage 6.5 sporter). If I recall correctly, the point was how to develop loads for an obsolete cartridge, not to feature the cartridge itself. Anyway, if you can find an index to back issues of those magazines, you may find some information.
In the meantime, since I recall he used special-order RCBS dies, you might want to try this website
http://www.rcbs.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=4&s2=8&s3=74 which will provide more information on obtaining odd-caliber dies from RCBS.
Hope this helps.