Saw a couple different 6.5 Swede threads lately. They inspired me to dust off my measly Mauser and work up a load to shoot next deer season. Shot 140 grain Core Lokt in the gun years ago but I'm going to see if I can get a 129 grain SST to group. If it'll work I should be able to get a touch more velocity while keeping the pressure low in the old Mauser. We'll see, should be fun.
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bullgator
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What’s the twist rate?
I haven't physically checked it. It's a Carl Gustaf Mauser. I think they're metric and it's going to be somewhere between 1:7.5 and 1:8
bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
In military form those Mausers shot 160ish grain bullets which were long for caliber. They needed a fast twist. I think that most current production barrels are 1:8 range for similar reasons.
bullgator
Senior Member
That’s why I was curious about the 129 gr. bullets.
bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
A guy I know has a Ruger 77RSI in 6.5X55 and it shoots the 129gr well under an inch. Ruger uses a 1:8 twist.
It put 3 120gr Barnes TTSX in .4 something at 100yds.
Bobby Bigtime
Senior Member
I have had, shot and loaded for a half dozen swedes. They tend to shoot well with a variety of bullets weights. I have had super good results with IMR 4831 it is my favorite powder in the swedes.
bullgator
Senior Member
The Barnes don’t surprise me at all. They are long and lots of bearing surface for their weight, much like a heavier traditional cup and core bullet.
Me too. I know how to find out. I'll come back and share the results of the paperwork.
mwood1985
Senior Member
Good to see someone besides me shooting the ol Swede. Mine loves the Superformance factory load. Its a 98 action and a hart barrel
furtaker
Senior Member
I've gotten excellent velocity and accuracy with IMR 4831 in mine as well.
