While I've been lurking for a while now, this is my first post on the reloading board. I'm hoping someone can help me with what should be a simple question.
I have, from my grandfather, a 1939 "Made in Germany" Mannlicher Schoenauer 6.5X54mm carbine. While I've had it for years, I have not often shot it, as ammunition has been difficult to find. With this in mind, I've decided to learn to reload.
Unfortunately, I made the "I should reload decision" in early December.
I have load data for IMR and Hogdon powders... but of course cannot find these powders anywhere. I also have reloading data for Norma powders, from Norma. Norma recommends 204 or MRP powders.
What I have been able to find is some Vihta Vuori powder. While VV does not have MS 6.5 data listed on their site, they do list a burn rate chart, where it seems that N160 falls between 204 and MRP, N550 is slightly slower than 204, and N560 is similar to MRP. Then the chart goes on to say "this list is for reference only and not to be used for developing loads". So my simple question is this: Which VV powder would the experts recommend? I've tried contacting VV via their web site, but thus far have not received a response.
I have some Woodleigh 160g bullets, and both new norma and once fired RWS brass to play with. I have a set of dies, and a press on order. Everything else I'm still collecting. Finding small rifle primers will be the most difficult part of the entire process.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have, from my grandfather, a 1939 "Made in Germany" Mannlicher Schoenauer 6.5X54mm carbine. While I've had it for years, I have not often shot it, as ammunition has been difficult to find. With this in mind, I've decided to learn to reload.
Unfortunately, I made the "I should reload decision" in early December.
I have load data for IMR and Hogdon powders... but of course cannot find these powders anywhere. I also have reloading data for Norma powders, from Norma. Norma recommends 204 or MRP powders.
What I have been able to find is some Vihta Vuori powder. While VV does not have MS 6.5 data listed on their site, they do list a burn rate chart, where it seems that N160 falls between 204 and MRP, N550 is slightly slower than 204, and N560 is similar to MRP. Then the chart goes on to say "this list is for reference only and not to be used for developing loads". So my simple question is this: Which VV powder would the experts recommend? I've tried contacting VV via their web site, but thus far have not received a response.
I have some Woodleigh 160g bullets, and both new norma and once fired RWS brass to play with. I have a set of dies, and a press on order. Everything else I'm still collecting. Finding small rifle primers will be the most difficult part of the entire process.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
