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DarylS
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6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions
29/10/06 01:45 PM

Some time ago, I picked up a Model 1896 Oberndorf Mauser 1912 chambered in 6.5x55. This wasn't my first 1896 6.5x55, but the only one I've had with a brand new, unfired barreled action. It was the long 29" barrel rifle, however it does have an oversized groove diameter of .366" with a bore diameter of .256" showing .005" deep rifling. I shortened the barrel to 22" and remodeled the stock for sporting use.
: Since that time, I've developed a number of handloads for it along with testing it with Normay factory 156gr. RN bullets. It's a good shooting rifle, so far with Hornady bullets ranging from 129gr.SP Hornady to 160gr.RN. It opens to 2.5" groups with 160gr. Sierra bullets with everything else pretty much landing in 1-1/4" to 1-5/8" groups at 100 meters. I'm shooting off the bags using the factory military rear sight and a modern ramp with post front sight.
: What sort of shooting have you done with your 6.5x55? and what loads have been developed for it?

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Daryl

"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

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6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	DarylS	29/10/06 01:45 PM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	Marrakai	29/10/06 05:53 PM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	DarylS	30/10/06 08:06 AM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	blackberry9	30/10/06 09:20 PM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	DarylS	08/11/06 06:37 AM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	blackberry9	08/11/06 10:32 AM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	DarylS	08/11/06 02:30 PM
Re: 6.5 x 55 Models 1896 and newer modern actions	blackberry9	01/11/06 09:34 PM

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