Any 6.5X57 reloaders have a favorite powder? I will be reloading for a Steyr SBS this weekend and have very little info. A few loads from an older Hornady manual and some loads gleemed from the web. I also have a 6.5X55 Sako that I reloaded for and it seems to prefer IMR4895. I would guess that I could use 6.5X55 information as a good starting point and go from there. I have a few suitable powders, but would like to hear from others.

Thanks Again

Ron

You might send Seafire a PM. That just happens to be one of his pet cartridges.

Myself ,if I were using bullets 140grains + I'd go with one of the 4350s or possibly 4064. roger

I should have mentioned what bullet.. 120 to 140 for the most part. In the Swede both 120 and 140 seems to prefer IMR4895 over IMR4350. I have both 4064 and 4350 also have some Varget but this seems to be best for lighter bullets from the little info I have.

Ron

120gr ballistic tip can be launched from my 6.5x57R at 3000fps with Viht N560. The 140gr speer does 2,850fps with RL22.

26" barrel - yes they are over SAAMI but it is a very strong (K95) action and the loads were carefuly worked up.

Certain that RL22 is tops for 140gr.

I have very good results with Vihta N140 for 120/125 grain bullets from teh 6.5x57 R and yes, the K95 can digest "hot" loads.

Most of my work w/the 6.5X55 has been w/100 grn bullets in a 1:9 twist pac-nor on a rem 700 action.

Best IMR 4064
Also good, R15, Varget, IMR 4895

No trouble pushing 3200 fps, but usally shoot 100 NBT at 43.5 grn IMR 4064 for 3150

Win.760.you will be amazed.

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Originally posted by OLBIKER:
Win.760.you will be amazed.

I won't.....it's a superb choice....I also use IMR-4350