153 TMK Load Data

[Coati]

USB-powered chamber cooler fan between shots/strings, or USB-powered square fan pointed at the suppressor to blow away the mirage and speed cooling of the can.

Suppressor cover also works for a few 10 round strings, but then there's a heck of a hot potato to deal with when casing the rifle at the end of the range session.

I second the usb powered chamber fans. It made a noticeable difference in how long I had to wait in between shot strings. A cheap rechargeable backpacking mattress fan off Amazon and a piece of tubing is all it takes.

 

[JDMBEND]

Anyone trying the 153’s in a 6.5 CM?

 

[david2duck]

Thanks for the replies guys. I know about fans and such. I was wondering if there is a technique that can help shoot better through the mirage. Appreciate the responses.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Anyone trying the 153’s in a 6.5 CM?

I haven’t tried it because I have enough 140 and 142-grain bullets to last a long time, but I am very intrigued by it.

 

[JDMBEND]

I haven’t tried it because I have enough 140 and 142-grain bullets to last a long time, but I am very intrigued by it.

After following the 6mm TMK thread I was intrigued enough to 500. Really want to find one load that works for both 6.5 cm’s I have. Need to use h4350 and peterson brass, just because I have that’s what I have on hand. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[43.6N]

After following the 6mm TMK thread I was intrigued enough to 500. Really want to find one load that works for both 6.5 cm’s I have. Need to use h4350 and peterson brass, just because I have that’s what I have on hand. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I’ve been very happy in my 6.5cm with the 153.5 Berger.
I would imagine the load data Berger sent me would be a decent place to start for your creed and the new 153TMK.

 

[Kjc103]

I’m the weird guy with a 6.5x55.

48 grains of Norma MRP (RL22) gets me 2,580 average out of my 18” tikka. No pressure signs, I think I could get it close to 2700 but there’s no good reason to. This will take me well beyond where I would be shooting game with this rifle.

I’m going to build a 6.5x55 on an old cz550 I picked up cheap.

Just for the nostalgia……this bullet would be a great pairing for that project. Does it shoot well? What’s the twist rate?

 

[Robobiss]

I’m going to build a 6.5x55 on an old cz550 I picked up cheap.

Just for the nostalgia……this bullet would be a great pairing for that project. Does it shoot well? What’s the twist rate?

This is a 1:8 factory tikka barrel that I had chopped and threaded. It shoots acceptably but I haven’t done a ton of work with it. All I’ve done thus far is basically look for what velocity I’m going to shoot them at.

I think you would be better suited with a 1-7.5 if you’re ordering a barrel.