Load data for 6.5 x 55 Swedish + 140gr Speer Hot-Cor

410 suitable loads across 70 powder(s) for cartridge 6.5 x 55 Swedish with 140gr Speer Hot-Cor bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Reloder-26, Norma MRP and Alliant Reloder-16.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.165 in / 55.00 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.150 in / 80.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,114 PSI / 3,800 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.165 in / 55.00 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.150 in / 80.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,114 PSI / 3,800 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.264 | 140gr | Hot-Cor

Cartridge:6.5 x 55 Swedish load data

Case Length (L3):2.165" | 55.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.393" | 10.0 mm

Case Capacity:57 gow | 3.69 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):55,114 psi | 3,800 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:10.5

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Community Loads for 6.5 x 55 Swedish + 140gr Speer Hot-Cor

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

38.4 gr	3.000"	—	2481 fps	•••

42.1 gr	3.000"	—	2640 fps	•••

40.0 gr	3.000"	—	2372 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2538 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2649 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2447 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2561 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2292 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2557 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2590 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2543 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2215 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2326 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2438 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2405 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2512 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2419 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2525 fps	•••

•••	3.000"	—	2458 fps	•••
•••	3.000"	—	2702 fps	•••

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