Smallbore,

Welcome to NE.com!

I have no experience with the 6.5x57, so I can't answer your question. I feel sure someone here will have the info.

In fact, I'll be trying my hand with a 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schoenauer in the coming week. I'm going for the traditional 160 grain RN bullet. I ordered up a box of the Hornadys and a box of the Lapua in that configuration.

Again, welcome to the forums.

Curl