If your into stalking dont worry about having to learn too much of the above,the absolute basics of reloading will be more than you can utilise in the field....This is all a new language to me - much to learn !!
Im looking for data on home loading the 6.5x55 Blaser R8.
1. Brass case length to the shoulder`s
2. Over all length of round from base of case to ogive of projectile.
Any weight from 85grain to 140grain. All information would be gratefully excepted..
To put you guys in the picture. I have access to an over all length gauge and im fully aware of collecting data from one.
Im also familiar with working up loads with regards powder charge.
The collection point to pick the gun up is quite some distance from me. However I have arranged to shoot the rifle in en-route at a private shooting range facility.
So I intend on taking some already made up rounds for this process. Hence the request for projectile length.
Save me taking all my loading gear and knocking up rounds whilst doing the shooting in.
Once im back home I can then establish an ogive length for different projectiles to my own satisfaction.
I do have data for a factory Federal 140g Power Shok taken using a bullet comparator and vernier gauge.
Which works out to 2.322 being the longest and 2.315 the shortest out of the same box.
To put you guys in the picture. I have access to an over all length gauge and im fully aware of collecting data from one.
Im also familiar with working up loads with regards powder charge.
The collection point to pick the gun up is quite some distance from me. However I have arranged to shoot the rifle in en-route at a private shooting range facility.
So I intend on taking some already made up rounds for this process. Hence the request for projectile length.
Save me taking all my loading gear and knocking up rounds whilst doing the shooting in.
Once im back home I can then establish an ogive length for different projectiles to my own satisfaction.
I do have data for a factory Federal 140g Power Shok taken using a bullet comparator and vernier gauge.
Which works out to 2.322 being the longest and 2.315 the shortest out of the same box.
To put you guys in the picture. I have access to an over all length gauge and im fully aware of collecting data from one.
Im also familiar with working up loads with regards powder charge.
The collection point to pick the gun up is quite some distance from me. However I have arranged to shoot the rifle in en-route at a private shooting range facility.
So I intend on taking some already made up rounds for this process. Hence the request for projectile length.
Save me taking all my loading gear and knocking up rounds whilst doing the shooting in.
Once im back home I can then establish an ogive length for different projectiles to my own satisfaction.
I do have data for a factory Federal 140g Power Shok taken using a bullet comparator and vernier gauge.
Which works out to 2.322 being the longest and 2.315 the shortest out of the same box.
Wouldn't it be easier to buy a selection of factory ammo?
Wouldn't it be easier to buy a selection of factory ammo?
Thanks for that Muir
I'll learn the skill of reloading on my .223 which I use for paper punching
Meanwhile I'll stick with 'factory' for stalking - however even when I've learned the skill I will only reload the 6.5 for paper punching until I've put the time in to develop a reliable hunting load
.....and the most important thing he taught me was never poach Deer in the snow