Reloading

6.5 x 57R Test Components: Test barrel: 600 mm (23½"), 1 in 8" twist Primers: Vihtavuori No. 68 Cases: RWS, trim-to length 56.50 mm (2.224") Reloading Data, Metric Units: Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [g] [grs] [m/s] [g] [grs] [m/s] 5.5 85 HP Sierra 73.0 N135 2.69 41.5 955 6.5 100 SP Hornady 76.6 N135 2.62 40.4 880 8.1 125 Partition Nosler 81.0 N140 2.53 39.0 800 9.1 140 Spitzer Speer 81.5 N140 2.49 38.4 765 10.1 156 SP Norma 81.5 N160 2.79 43.1 730 NOTE! WHEN ONLY MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15% SMALLER POWDER CHARGE. BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.