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    I use both 2209 and 2213sc in my Tikka, another powder well suited to the 6.5’s is Winchester Staball 6.5 has a burn rate similar to 2209.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman View Post
    I use both 2209 and 2213sc in my Tikka, another powder well suited to the 6.5’s is Winchester Staball 6.5 has a burn rate similar to 2209.
    Yeah looks like the options are pretty broad, think I'll stock with the Aussie stuff, seems to be good stock and priced a bit more reasonably.

 

 

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