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09 July 2010, 17:08
dave sorel
6.5X54 Mann
Does anyone have reloading data for 140 or 160 grain bullets
09 July 2010, 21:49
bartsche
popcorn140gn. bullet
35gn. 4895, 2400 fps.
36gn. 3031, 2450 fps.
160gn. bullet 37gn., 4064 2260 fps
these loads are from an old Lyman manual.
beerroger


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09 July 2010, 22:02
richj
thanks for that. Got me some 160's a few weeks ago.
10 July 2010, 05:04
dave sorel
Roger Thank you. There doesn't seem to be much published info on this cartridge, as for being from an old book thats ok it is an old rifle
Thanks again Dave
10 July 2010, 07:52
reddy375
Just worked up a good load using IMR4350 and the hornady 160 grain round nose bullet. 40.5 grains gave the best accuracy in a 1903 carbine. 3 shots touching at 50 yards, norma cases.
10 July 2010, 08:03
JD Miller
Can you use 6.5x55 data as a reference? I would think you can

Generaly like

H4350 with 129 gr bullets

H4831 with Hornaday 160s

R22 or full case of imr7828 with 140s



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10 July 2010, 08:09
SR4759
Try an old Hornady or Sierra manual. They both have data.
No DO NOT USE 6.5x55 Swede data.
10 July 2010, 08:32
bartsche
fishingYou can use Arasaka and Carcano data but stay away from 6.5x55 data. beerroger


Old age is a high price to pay for maturity!!! Some never pay and some pay and never reap the reward. Wisdom comes with age! Sometimes age comes alone..
12 July 2010, 12:54
lawndart
The new Hornady, Weiderladen-RWS, Weiderladen-DEVA and Ladeboken manuals have good load data.

Your first step is to have the bore slugged so you know what size/Brand of bullet you need.