Thread: 6.5x55 Swede - 130gr vs 140gr tragectory

Originally Posted by Dicko

In my Swede the following loads all hit the same point of aim at 200 meters.

120 Nosler BTS on 47 gns of 2209
140 Amax on 46 gns of 2209
129 Hornady SP on 47 gns of 2209

i guess the point being some rifles and cartridged can do what you want but you will need to check it out. Beyond 200 i would expect them to diverge.

Greetings Dicko,
My results for the 120 and 129 grain projectiles match yours but with a grain less of AR2209 in both. Current AR2209 appears to be significantly faster than that made 20 years ago, around 80 fps for the same charge in 120 and 129 grain projectiles. The ADI/ Hodgdon data uses the old powder in its load data.
Regards Grandpamac.