what ammo for a 6.5x55?

[langouroux 14]

Right finally got round to picking up my new rifle a days or so ago! a tikka T3 lite in 6.5x55.

 

can any one recomend any ammo for this gun / caliber?

[flytie 1]

Right finally got round to picking up my new rifle a days or so ago! a tikka T3 lite in 6.5x55.

 

can any one recomend any ammo for this gun / caliber?

L, I was recommended to use 140gn Federal power-shok's in my Sako and they were outstanding. I could produce 3/4" groups at 100yds off the bi-pod in a field, not bench resting. I could not get any Federal's when i last bought ammo so i bought RWS 140gn. They were £1. a bang, so I bought reloading equipment! They are not quite as accurate as the Federal's through my rifle, i only get 1" groups with these. Although for the real world, this is perfectly acceptable.

I have used 156gn Norma Oryx but not enough on live quarry to give a valid opinion, at 100yds they gave 1" groups at 100yds.

 

I would be surprised if your rifle cannot produce the same or better groups (I make no claim to being a good shot) with any factory ammo currently available. On the whole factory ammo seems astoundingly good for normal use.

 

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[CharlieT 32]

Federal 140's suit mine or Norma 120's. Both are extremely accurate through my Tikka light with the Norma having the edge.

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

Federal 140's suit mine or Norma 120's. Both are extremely accurate through my Tikka light with the Norma having the edge.

 

I used these when I first got my 6.5 and although accurate were a bit too explosive with the noslet BT bullets. I now reload and use 140grn SP.

 

Most factory rounds will be accurate enough but some are quite expensive. The Norma's were £2 a pop . It's worth trying a box of Prvi just to see if your rifle likes them, not a bad soft point round and easily achieves 1MOA in the right barrel.

[clint 45]

I have same gun, man in shop sell me privvy partizan 139gr bullet. This is very good for deer, i try on buket lid , 200 walks away, all in 6-7cm.

Edited February 27, 2010 by clint

[langouroux 14]

thanks guys, i have been and bought federal "power schock" soft point 140g

 

just out of interest do any of you guys use your 6.5 with out a moderator...i have ordered one but its not in yet. the farmers want me to crack on with some foxes but wasnt sure if i should wait to zero once i have the moderator.

 

I guess i can just re-zero when the mod arrives in a few weeks!?

[Yokel Matt 918]

Pretty noisy without a moderator - I know the 6.5 has a reputation as a pussy cat to shoot but without a mod it'll certainly let you know its there recoil wise This is significantly reduced with a moderator.

 

I use Federal 140gr moly coated ammo purely because its the only factory stuff i have acces to - its NOT cheap - my last lot was £37 a box which is a lot for what is supposed to be their 'no frills' cartridge. Accuracy is excellent through both the CZ 550 i started with and the Sauer 202 I shoot now. I find they drop deer very well and whilst the longer range fox goes down like a sack of spuds they over-penetrate the closer ones so arn't quite as forgiving placement wise.

 

Homeloading is the way forward at these prices - just using up my last 60 factory rounds.

[clint 45]

Much better with silencer, easy to get 2 shot quick, as rifle no go in air, barrel lift.

[sako trg 1]

thanks guys, i have been and bought federal "power schock" soft point 140g

 

just out of interest do any of you guys use your 6.5 with out a moderator...i have ordered one but its not in yet. the farmers want me to crack on with some foxes but wasnt sure if i should wait to zero once i have the moderator.

 

I guess i can just re-zero when the mod arrives in a few weeks!?

I use a wildcat on mine as its my all rounder crackin caliber.the best results ive had were hand loads;lapua brass nosler 120gr(brown tip) vhit N160 47.5gr. .5" at 100yrd.my rifles a sako and wouldn't take to 140gr.its a funny old world shooting are it could be me.