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| my exper. with the MS RIFLES is that the mags. are too precisely machined for the bullet/load they were regulated for,,especially the modles that came with rear fixed sight leaves,,as well as the geometry of the feed ramp and it's angle,,,depending on the chambering,,the 6.5x54's seem to bee the most sensitive to this situation,,but as always,,,TRY IT,,SEE WHAT WORKS ![[Cool]](images/icons/cool.gif) |
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| Heritage, Based on using both Hornady and Sierra 160 grain Round noses in Military Mausers, and commercial 6.5 x 55 and 260 Remingtons, I can tell you that the Sierras have an ogive that is closer to the tip of the bullet nose, than do the hornadys. either that or the hornadys may be 263 diameter at the nose instead of 264. If I load a Sierra to the same O.A.L. as the Hornady in anyone of my rifles, with the exception of the Military Mauser, the Sierra bullet will not chamber. All of my rifles in 6.5 caliber have been long throated for the cartridge to fit the rifles magazines length. I also saw where either Hornady or Graf and Sons are actually making some 160 grain 6.5mm bullets that are 264 diameter at the base, and 268 diameter at the nose, for one of the older 6.5 mm military cartridges. You may have to look that one up, but it is a recent product launch, although specialized. Hope this experience may help you a little. Regards, [ 10-22-2003, 10:36: Message edited by: seafire/ B17G ] |
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