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Reloading the 6,5x55 for the Ljungman??
« on: August 08, 2004, 08:31:35 AM »
Does anyone have any favorite loads for the Ljungman??    BigBill

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Reloading the 6,5x55 for the Ljungman??
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2004, 03:58:14 AM »
Bill: I haven't fired mine that much and the only handload I ever ran through it was 47.0 H4831sc with a 140 Hornady, something I had been using in a bolt rifle. That is, a near max charge of fairly slow powder. Worked just fine. We are cautioned to avoid the slow powders in gas guns with op rods but, of course, the Ljungman has none. I honestly don't know how sensitive it is to port pressure but perhaps a load which is strong enough to operate the action and not so strong that it bangs the bolt too hard will be ok. Maybe someone more knowledgeable will contribute.

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Reloading the 6,5x55 for the Ljungman??
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2004, 06:47:23 AM »
I only have the HAKIM version in 8mm mauser,
But I have run some pretty hot stuff through it.
had to adjust the gas valve a bit on a couple though.
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Reloading the 6,5x55 for the Ljungman??
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2004, 02:43:35 PM »
Have you managed to recover any brass!!??  :eek:
I couldn't believe how far they throw the stuff forward and right. :)
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Reloading the 6,5x55 for the Ljungman??
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2004, 03:40:44 PM »
Sorry i wasn't on sooner my puter is down my phone line is dead. But I have another line with a lab top.  I haven't shot my ljungman yet but i hope to soon.  The hakim did throw shells far till i adjusted the gas valve lower.  But she sure is a mean one.  I haven't shot my rasheeds yet either. But the next rip to the range i'll make up for it.       BigBill