Reloader 15 for swedish mauser?

[cavemanforester]

I just bought a swedish Mauser in 6.5 x 55 sporterized by Kimber. Action dated 1909. I'm open for suggestions for loads especially 140 grain sst bullets. I have Reloader 15 in my powder thrower right now. Is it appropriate for this cartridge, and in what amount? Also open to any "pet load with any powder. The gun shot pretty straight with the blue box federal ammo, which I'm not usually very proud of. Thanks

 

[NCsmitty]

Rel-15 is a bit fast burning and Alliant's site does not offer any loads in the 6.5x55. It might be marginally effective with light bullets, but Rel-17 and 19, & 22 work much better as does the different versions of 4350.
M96 actions need to be kept at their designed pressure levels, that's why Alliant lists two different 6.5x55.

www.hodgdon.com

www.alliantpowder.com


NCsmitty

 

[cavemanforester]

Thanks. I guess i'll go qith 4350 or Ramshot Hunter