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Sold Pending Funds I have a FirstLite Labrador Full Zip Sweater and a Springer Vest. Both size Medium and ASAT. Both are in excellent condition.
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That was my concern. I guess you guys are right. I'm probably just chasing a unicorn at this point.
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Thanks to those who offered advice on my previous 6.5X55 Reloading Thread http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/73806-65x55-se-handloading-whats-its-potential/ Took my new T3 to the range today. Shot 10 different 5 shot strings with both Reloder 23 and Reloder 26, shooting 143gr ELD-X,Lapua Brass, COAL 3.174", .003 off the lands, 22.4" fluted barrel. R26 showed higher velocity and got me up over 3050 fps but all R26 loads were right at, or a hair over 1 moa at 100 yards. Didn't see any classic signs of high pressure, but the brass offered more resistance than I'd like when I resized them. The R23 showed exceptional accuracy in loads between 2830 and 2865 fps (See pics below) and the brass resized effortlessly. I gotta say, this gun is a joy to shoot, weighs a little over 7 lbs scoped and all I did was put in a $7 varmint trigger spring from Ernie the Gunsmith, swap out the T3 Stock for a Takeoff T3X stock, and put on a limbsaver pad. I'm really impressed with the factory trigger, and it breaks cleanly at 1.3 lbs. with the new spring. I might do a little more work with the R26 or some VV N560 or MRP to see if there is an accuracy node around 2900fps, but for now, I'm more than happy with how it shot today and plan on hunting with this load in October. The R23 seems like a winner in the 6.5 swede! avg. 2860 fps avg. 2863 fps avg. 2843 fps
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Another thing that has been eating at me is the groups with the R26. I shot the R23 between 7am and 830, then the R26 Between 830 and 11am. I noticed that my barrel was cooling fine during the R23 test and not cooling much, if at all for the R26 test. I just cant shake the Idea that the R26 groups could have been similar to the R23, if the barrel hadn't been so much hotter. Does anyone have any tips for cooling barrels when its hot out? I've been reading about a towel soaked in cold water or alcohol and using canned air, anyone have experience with that? I was in the shade and used the chimney method but it wasn't helping much later in the morning.
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Thanks for the insight. I'm wondering if the slower burning R26 Might be a better match for the 147s???
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Went with a VX-3 4.5-14 30mm CDS that I had sitting here. Put it in some X-low talleys. Good to know about the N560, re-thinking that now. Thanks! I had not really considered the match bullets as this is a hunting rifle and I've never used a match bullet for hunting. What are your thoughts/experience with the 147gr as a hunting bullet? Can you comment on the terminal performance of the match bullets?
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I have an unopened 1 lb bottle of Reloder 16. I bought it for load development but decided to go another route. Paid $32 I'll take $25 looks to be good for light to midwight bullets in 6.5 CM, .260 rem, 30-06, and .270 win , sized cartridges and is temp stable. Click here to learn more. Shoot me a PM if your interested. I am in Chandler.
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Like new Brown KUIU Bino Harness size XL. I used one season for my 12X50 ELs also works with 15X56. $60 takes it FTF at my home in Chandler. PM if interested.
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6.5X55 SE Handloading - Whats its potential?
chuckster posted a topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
I'm looking for handload info from those of you experienced with the 6.5X55 SE. I'm curious about what kind of velocity I can safely attain in a modern action. I'd like to get a new 6.5 for this fall and am considering both the 6.5X55 and the 6.5 Creedmoor. I like the new Tikka T3X and have been considering a Ruger American as well, but don't really want to replace the cheap stock. It will be a hunting rifle and something else to shoot when I get the urge. I'll probably stick to bullets it the 140gr range in either cartridge. The Creedmoor appears to top out at ~2700 fps with 140gr pills. The Swede sure seems like it could have a lot of potential in one of those new Tikka's! -
6.5X55 SE Handloading - Whats its potential?
chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
The R16 looks pretty good. Pulled some .260 rem info off the Alliant website: Alliant Reloder® 16 260Rem Load Data Test Firearm: 24" SAAMI chamber Universal Receiver test barrel Powder Bullet Brand Weight/Type OAL (in) Primer Brass Max Charge wt (gr) Velocity (ft/sec) Notes Reloder® 16 Hornady 95gr V-Max 2.775 Fed 210 Fed 46.0 3277 0.140" Reloder® 16 Nosler 120gr Ballistic Tip 2.760 Fed 210 Fed 44.0 3022 0.180" Reloder® 16 Barnes 120gr TSX 2.720 Fed 210 Fed 43.6 2987 0.230" Reloder® 16 Berger 130gr Hybrid OTM 2.800 Fed 210 Fed 42.9 2915 0.180" Reloder® 16 Sierra 140gr GameKing 2.680 Fed 210 Fed 41.0 2764 0.160" Reloder® 16 Sierra 142gr MatchKing 2.790 Fed 210 Fed 41.7 2772 0.200" Might have to give it a try. Stomp, can you confirm what powder the guy getting +2800 fps from his CTR was using? Or point me to that thread?? -
6.5X55 SE Handloading - Whats its potential?
chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
Thanks fellas, your right on the accuracy comment. I may have jumped the gun on the 2900 fps. last night I placed an order for a Tikka-6.5X55, dies, and, lapua brass to get started. I'm on the lookout for some H4350. -
6.5X55 SE Handloading - Whats its potential?
chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
Hi Stomp, thanks for weighing in. Forgot to add, the Tikka has a 22.5" barrel. I'd be real happy with ~2900 fps. Sound doable with the shorter barrel? I have R19 and R17 on hand, which is a hair slower than H4350. I'd be interested to hear reports on the 143gr ELD-X and 142gr NABLR if anyone as experience with them. -
I was just looking at the spring leftover tag list and see that if reads: Applications accepted by U.S. Mail only ON or After November 28, 2016. Have they eliminated the option to go down to one of the regional offices and pick up a leftover tag?
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Looking for once fired 270 wsm brass. Have Cash. Not interested in Nickel plated. Shoot me a pm, post here, or text 480 744 3661. I'm in Chandler.
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I live in the east valley and looking for a couple places where I can buy a stripped AR-15 lower receiver for my 1st AR build. Thanks.
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36C Late December, tag 11!! Oh yeah!
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Thanks, I'll definitely checkout Quintin defense.
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Thanks guys
