Reloading question

sixpointfive

Any of the reloaders be able to answer me this, what is the heaviest bullet available for 6.5x55? Could it be loaded for alot of energy for short range shooting, Would it be good enough to use on driven wild boar??

fathersymes

160gr is the heaviest available now, the 6.5x55 is purposely underloaded due to the age of vintage mausers. So, yes it can be loaded hotter, around 2900 fps.

It will undoubtably kill boar but .30+ would be a better starting point with the 8 and 9mm calibres being the most popular in europe.

sixpointfive

Thanks, i was thinking of loading a few for a buddy of mine, i have a 30.06 myself and i think it would be ideal but we just thought we might be able to beef up his 6.5 for the job too, must check the legality of it over there before i get too into loading them and then find its a non runner,

Jonty

Always be careful reloading for a buddy. In the event of an accident you could be found liable for damages and end up cleaned out.

sixpointfive

Good point, never thought of that, thanks.

fathersymes

I know Poland has a minimum of 2000 Joules of energy for boar which factory loaded 6.5x55 will easily achieve. 30-06 is ideal for the job and I'm probably going to get one myself for that very reason!

Where are you going to?

sixpointfive

Croatia i think,

Grizzly 45

Mind the landmines then!:eek::D.There is still a clatter of them buried all over the countryside in the forests from the little disagreement in the 90s.
A bunch of German hunters were killed in the late 90s when somones tractor which was towing the shooting trailer hit one.I'm sure alot has been cleaned up since,but still be careful.