[Fisch]

Hi, I have a 1915 M96. This is my first time reloading. Do you have a suggestion on what the overall cartridge length should be to start with? I have 140 gr match bullets.

[Chris61289]

I would think 55mm? I'm just getting into reloading myself, but I would think the overall cartridge length should be what the rifle was designed for. I'm getting a 1913 M96 soon and haven't started reloading the 6.5x55 yet.

[swedesrus]

The overall length is 80mm...............
6.5×55mm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Chris61289]

Quote:       Originally Posted by swedesrus

The overall length is 80mm............... 6.5×55mm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oh, haha yep. My bad. Mistook overall cartridge and overall case length for some reason

[az_paul]

Please keep in mind that I'm a novice at reloading, however, I have reloaded 6.5x55 Swede ammo using 140gr. Spitzer BT bullets with an overall cartridge length of 3.20" and they seem to shoot well. The trim length was 2.155". Good Luck!

[waterdog]

COL 140 grn 3.000