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DonZ
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Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.
05/06/13 09:55 PM

While I've been lurking for a while now, this is my first post. I'm hoping someone can help me with what should be a simple question.

I have, from my grandfather, a 1939 "Made in Germany" 6.5X54mm carbine. While I've had it for years, I have not often shot it, as ammunition has been difficult to find. With this in mind, I've decided to learn to reload.

Unfortunately, we now live in a time where even reloading components are difficult to find.

I have load data for IMR and Hogdon powders... but cannot find these powders anywhere. I also have reloading data for Norma powders, from Norma. Norma recommends 204 or MRP powders.

What I have been able to find is some Vihta Vuori powder. While VV does not have MS 6.5 data listed on their site, they do list a burn rate chart, where it seems that N160 falls between 204 and MRP, N550 is slightly slower than 204, and N560 is similar to MRP. Then the chart goes on to say "this list is for reference only and not to be used for developing loads". So my simple question is this: Which VV powder would the experts recommend? I've tried contacting VV via their web site, but thus far have not received a response.

I have some Woodleigh 160g bullets, and both new norma and once fired RWS brass to play with. Everything else I'm still collecting. Finding small rifle primers will be the most difficult part of the entire process.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DonZ	05/06/13 09:55 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Igorrock	05/06/13 10:05 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	500Nitro	05/06/13 10:14 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Igorrock	05/06/13 11:25 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	lancaster	06/06/13 05:15 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	500Nitro	06/06/13 05:18 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Oldbrit	06/06/13 06:41 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	500Nitro	06/06/13 06:54 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DarylS	06/06/13 09:00 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DonZ	06/06/13 02:53 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Kiwi_bloke	06/06/13 04:23 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Kiwi_bloke	06/06/13 04:44 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DonZ	06/06/13 10:10 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	kuduae	07/06/13 04:40 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	kuduae	07/06/13 06:15 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DarylS	07/06/13 11:18 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	kuduae	07/06/13 09:52 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DarylS	08/06/13 02:21 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Kiwi_bloke	09/06/13 11:43 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DarylS	10/06/13 01:48 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	DonZ	10/06/13 05:54 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Francis	20/02/14 06:42 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	greenshoots	20/02/14 07:13 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	rpeck	21/02/14 11:26 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Mike_Bailey	21/02/14 06:19 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	greenshoots	21/02/14 07:12 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Mike_Bailey	20/02/14 07:37 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Igorrock	20/02/14 07:24 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Francis	20/02/14 07:46 PM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	Igorrock	21/02/14 01:46 AM
Re: Absolute "I'm new at reloading" 6.5X54 question.	500Nitro	05/06/13 11:30 PM

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