6.5x55

  1. Sold: Reloading Dies Lyman 6.5x55 SE Swedish Mauser

    Reloading Dies Lyman 6.5x55 SE Lyman Standard 2 Die Set 6.5x55 SE (LY7452340) £40 posted or £35 collected Two die set consisting of 1. Lyman 6.5x55 Swedish Size die D99 2. Lyman 6.5x55 Swedish Seat L99 Text as per stamp to die body Website states - Includes full length sizing die and bullet...
  2. Meopta Optika5 vs Optika6

    I am in the market for a new (maybe second hand) scope and think I’m largely settled on a Meopta Optika5 or Optika6. I just can’t decide between the two and would like some forum opinions. The rifle is a 6.5x55, currently with a crap 8x56 scope (nothing wrong with 8x56, just that this old...
  3. Wanted: After a 6.5x55 tikka, sako, saur

    Hi all I’m looking for a 6.5x55, I haven’t put a variation in yet but seeing what’s about on here. Needs to be lowish shot count
  4. For Sale: BLASER R93 6.5x55 SE Barrel

    A used 6.5x55 SE Blaser R93 barrel, screwcut 15x1 with spigot. Standard profile. With Mag insert. £450 + RFD Or F2F I bought this zeroed it, shot a Roe no problem but it just sits in the gun cabinet as I prefer my 308w Scope not included
  5. For Sale: Lee 6.5 x 55 Dies

    Used Lee 6.5x55 (85/86) sizing die and seating die with some surface rust although I would not expect it to cause any issues I have rubbed the die heads with a little bit of scotchbrite to check the text and they came up shiny so I would suggest either just lubing or cleaning with scochbrite...
  6. 6.5x55se bulletheads

    Looking for best bullet heads and weights for red, roe, foxes etc in 6.5x55se
  7. Reloading copper 6.5x55

    Decided to try reloading copper & chose Barnes ttsx 120 in 6.5x55 After doing the usual working up from min to max (at 50 thou off lands) i found my best grouping was between 43gr & 43.5gr of Viht N160 so settled on 43.2gr. Then I played with seating depth going up in 10 thou increments from 50...
  8. Sold: Sauer 101 XTA in 6.5x55

    Due to a change in platform I’m selling my Sauer 101 XTA in 6.5 x 55 great rifle, very accurate and in great condition. I bought it from new in 2019, round count is no more than 300, load development, zeroing and stalking only. this includes the following but NOT the Meopta Scope sauer 101 XTA...
  9. Lead free for Swede

    Hi guys, I’m looking for a lead free option for my 6.5x55. I’m doing a cull next month and have been asked to use lead free. I have got Barnes TTSX 120gr On hold at gun shop but as I have to head shoot I’m weary that the bullet will keep travelling for some distance after and even with a safe...
  10. Ammunition advice

    Advice needed. I have recently changed back to using a 6.5x55 to allow for non-lead ammunition. Sako 120 gr Barnes TTSX groups well but first few chest shot deer (roe) were all through and through with virtually no expansion or blood trail. All ran 50 yds plus. Luckily the teckles found them...
  11. 6.5x55 Terminal Ballistics

    Right, I'm sorry if this has been covered before but I'm confused! I've got a very nice Mauser M03 in 6.5x55. Accuracy at 100m with 45.5gr H4831 and 140gr Nosler Partition is about 3/4". Good enough for stalking. The rifle is great. Been up in Scotland for the past week for 3 days of stalking...
  12. GRS Berserk Stock for Tikka T3 Hunter

    Hi all, Does any one on here have a GRS Berserk stock fitted to a Tikka T3 Hunter (factory barrel)? If so could you post a picture of the spacing around the barrel and forend. I am looking at buying a GRS Berserk stock for my Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55 and was wondering what the spacing...
  13. 6.5x55

    I've been told by a certain official that there are only 4 firearms holders in Hampshire that have a 6.5x55 on their tickets. I've been told this is incorrect. If you have a 6.5x55 on your ticket and live in Hampshire please post here.
  14. 6.5x55 reloading

    I have just reloaded some 95 grain v-max in my 6.5x55, and took it down the field today and was very happy with the results... I shot a 4 shot group 0.781" at 130 yards. ( I was very happy as it was my first batch of reloaded ammo...) just need to get out of a night time now and give them a...
  15. wanted 6.5x55 brass

    as above, i'm looking for 6.5x55 brass, preferable federal, but i could make do with any... many thanks
  16. varmint loads for 6.5x55

    i have just brought some h414 and while i was there saw some 95grain v-max cheep ish so got them too... and was just wondering what would be the best amount of powder as i cant find any where about the 95 grain for 6.5x55 i have federal, Winchester, and Norma brass i can use and cci primers. any...
  17. help!

    hello there, i got offered loads of lee reloading gear for the 6.5x55 ; bench, press, dies, auto prime, powder measure, safety scales cases, 120 bt bullets, primers, case length tool, primer pocket thing, lube pad lube, for £150 so i thort i cant go wrong, so brought it. but how easy it is...
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