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6.5x55mm Swede


 

Specification

6.5x55mm
Bullet Diameter .264
Neck Diameter .294
Shoulder Diameter .420
Base Diameter .480
Case Length 2.16
Cartridge Length 3.15
Velocity 2625
Energy 2126

Ballistics - Very similar to 7x57 Mauser.

New Production Ammo can be found manufactured by Federal, Remington, Speer, and Winchester   to name a few.

Surplus Ammo - Available - usually very good and reloadable.

Reloading Dies are made by Dillon Precision, RCBS, Redding, and Lee Precision , to name a few.

Reloading components can be found at Huntington's, Midway USA, and the Wholesale Hunter, to name a few.

Brass -  I suggest purchasing new  brass from Midway USA or other supplier listed above. Available and inexpensive.

Powder - IMR 3031 or IMR 4064 are both good powders for this round.

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