Does anyone have any load data for 140gn bullets for the 6.5 x 54 Mauser - the calibre
chambered in the Kurz Short Action Mauser that was also made in 250-3000 ?

I believe you can use 6.5 x 54 Manlicher Sch. load data but would like to hear from
anyone who has loads.

The gun is a genuine Kurz (Short Action) Mauser in 6.5 x 54 Mauser.

500 Nitro

I have also posted this on the reloading forum

"This is one of the shortest of the Mauser rimless
necked cases and was introduced around 1900.It
was chambered mostly in the K model(Kurz) or
short-action carbine.The Mauser cartridge was
gradually displaced by the more universally
popular 6,5x54 Mannlicher-schoenauer.It was once
listed in DWM catalog."
"In both appearance and performance the 6,5x54
Mauser is similar to the Mannlicher round.They
are suitable for the same generalsize and type of
big game."
"The case has a shorter body of slightly larger
diameter than the 6,5 Mannlicher.Ammunition can
be made by reforming and trimming 308 Winchester
or 300 Savage brass.One can use the same loading
data as for 6,5 Mannlicher,but maximum loads
should be reduced 3 or 4 grains when using
home-swaged cases.These will be heavier and have
less capacity than the original."

Load data and Factory Ballistics:
120SP 36grs/IMR4895 MV 2500 ME 1665
119SP Factory load MV 2362 ME 1468
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All above info from:
"CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD" 8th Edition

Hope this helps.

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