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Offline RonF

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6.5 Swede Contender Chambering
« on: December 12, 2002, 07:48:21 AM »
The combination of case diameter and pressure would render the 6.5 Swede completely unsuitable for the Contender.  It can be had in the Encore, however.

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6.5x55 Encore
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2002, 11:41:28 AM »
I have a 6.5x55 Virgin Valley custom pistol barrel.  I'm very pleased with it!  I'm getting 2600 fps out of a 120 grain bullet with 1/2" to 3/4" 100 yd groups.  I think it's a great, accurate Encore caliber. Dies and brass are also cheap and easy to find.
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6.5x55 Swed Contender Barrel
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2002, 04:42:38 PM »
Hey handgunhunter that sounds great.  Is the brass the same as the 6.5x55 Swed, or have they modifyed it?  If its the same, I got to have one. I already have a couple of sets of dies and plenty of brass, so reloading won't be a problem.
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6.5x55 Swed Contender Barrel
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2002, 12:14:17 AM »
I too have a VV Custom in 6.5X55 swede.(14"Encore) Great shooter as my best groups are 3 shots at a hundred yds that you can hide with a dime!!
You can't go wrong with this one!
Rick :D
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6.5X55 Swede
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2002, 02:51:18 AM »
Hi Guys, the Swede is a close cousin to my Factory .260 Rem.  I would be interested in hearing what loads you are using.  The numbers, (ballistic coefficient and sectional density) lead me to the 6.5mm rather than the 7mm or .30 cal.

I settled on the Nosler 120 BT over 39.5gr of IMR 4895, with Rem primers for Whitetail.. Accuracy is good, just over or under 1" @ 100yds. at 2500+ fps over a Chrony.  (Got my deer too).

Thanks in advance for any info. you can share..

Happy Holidays,   Rol
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