Load data for 6.5 x 55 Swedish + 156gr Norma Soft Point ALASKA

408 suitable loads across 68 powder(s) for cartridge 6.5 x 55 Swedish with 156gr Norma Soft Point ALASKA bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Reloder-26, SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 and Accurate High Country.

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 | 156gr | Soft Point ALASKA

Cartridge:6.5 x 55 Swedish load data

Case Length (L3):2.165" | 55.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.363" | 9.2 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 + 156gr Norma Soft Point ALASKA

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)

41.5 gr	3.071"	—	2437 fps	•••

43.3 gr	2.992"	24.6"	2470 fps	•••
44.0 gr	3.071"	—	2459 fps	•••
•••	3.071"	—	2568 fps	•••

•••	3.130"	20.1"	2526 fps	•••
•••	3.150"	20.1"	2497 fps	•••

•••	3.071"	24.6"	2454 fps	•••
•••	3.150"	24.6"	2493 fps	•••
•••	3.150"	24.6"	2582 fps	•••

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