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I spent a lot of time going back and forth between the two. I'll check my notes, but I think what it came down to was burn time related to case capacity. The N160 gave a more efficient burn (i.e. a more full case with less unburned powder leaving the barrel). The N150 was a faster powder...

I want to turn on the way-back machine for a moment, because a question was asked in a previous post, but now it is buried so many pages back, and now I can't find it. The question was along the lines of "how can the President make laws without having to deal with Congress. Many European PMs...

Noted. As I said, the crimp had much less to do with recoil than it does the way the Schönauer magazine works. I wanted "just enough" to ensure striking the feed ramp does not seat the bullet further into the case as the rotary magazine turns. As I think more about this, here's the thing...

I take your point. VV Tech Support recommended the N160.

Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet.

I'd thought about that. The Woodleigh bullets have no cannelure, and I don't believe they have a taper below the ogive. I'll try and get some photos tomorrow. There is always a concern re: the feed ramp seating the bullet further. I've jammed dummy rounds, made with the same die settings...

I have a very simple rule that dates back to my machine gunner days: If you know how much ammo you have, you don't have enough ammo.

I know exactly how many guns that I need. One more...

My thought on crimping had more to hitting the feed ramp than recoil.

Finally I get to be in the 1%!

I've been thinking about this. You make a valid point, but I don't think that's the case here. My reasoning is this: My NOS RWS rounds do not have this problem. If there was a tight spot, it would have shown up there as well. Ditto the Hornady and Oryx rounds. They were fine, it wasn't...

Yes, the RWS rounds usually hit between 2150 and 2200fps. The unfortunate thing is it's difficult to tell if they've degraded at all since they were built. For my 9.5 I was surprised once to find soft brass and cordite (!) inside.

Yes, thanks. That's part of the "load 5 dummies and make sure they cycle through the mag. Pressing the button shows they spin well, but chambering each ensures they hit the feed ramp correctly.

Thanks. I did not full length size the brand new case. I did, however, measure/compare it to a New Old Stock, unfired, RWS case. Headspace/chamber has been checked on both of my M1903s. Also checked using the "tape method" on a case. One of the reasons I decided to go with the new brass...

I get it. I'm just telling you what the published load is in the Hornady manual, and what the load info I received from both VV and Woodleigh. If those published (hardcover books) loads aren't safe, I don't know what is.

Thanks. I don't think you can really compare the two 6.5mm rounds. The Swedish case is much larger than the Mannlicher. The Swede comes in at 57.9 grains of H2O capacity, the Mannlicher as only 44.5. The Swede is much larger in diameter as well as length. Also, to be clear for all, the 160...

Thanks. I am re-checking components. Confidence level goes up and down daily. The experiences bring it down, reviewing of my notes/procedures brings it up again. What's really confusing me at this point is this: Both VV and Woodleigh have stated using the Hornady load (37 min, 40 max)...

Good question. To clarify: 37g with Hornady was the max. I started at 34.5 with the Hornady and stopped at 37. 34.5 with Woodleigh was my start. It ended at 34.8. No idea why 34.5 grains pumped out the Hornady at below 2000 fps, but the Woodleigh at 2200 fps.

One thing I did notice, after reviewing notes. VV Tech support said 37 grains of N160 with the Hornady bullet should give about 2000 fps, my Labradar recorded 1930. Ambient temp was about 45 degrees F, so that tracks. What's not tracking is Woodleigh also indicating 37.5 as a safe load...

No, I did not load more than one round at that level. I have more that are higher, those are the ones I'm going to pull bullets and measure what's there. Yes, 1% increase. Normally I go no more than 0.2 of a grain, but I thought I had a little more room here before I hit max. I was expecting...

Yes, I am absolutely not trying to chase velocity.

Well, for starters, I learned not to share details of experiences in order to try and learn.

That bullet or that powder. Yes, that's the direction I'm leading because that bullet seems to not be working correctly. Too bad, because they are really good bullets. The problem is, the tech guys at VV recommended that powder, and the guys at Woodleigh also said it should work. Going back...

Which assumptions? The one that a Woodleigh 80B would be appropriate, and then contacting Woodleigh to be sure? The one that I should contact VV to see what they said would be correct and then continuing after they recommended N160 as the correct powder? The one that case length should be...

Helpful, thank you.

The problem with a double charge is it would have over-filled the case. The single was at 82%. I'm trying to think of what else might have been out. I keep going back to the lesser charge was already at a higher velocity than expected. I think 34.5 was the max safe load, and 34.8 was well...

I 100% agree with your thesis that an untrimmed case could cause overpressure. That's why I measured every one out of the bag, noted that they were below max length, but above minimum length, so I trimmed every one for consistency, and measured every one. The one thing I am sure of is they...

Thank you for the replies, they are helpful. To answer some questions: Yes, I'm sure I used N-160. Right now, it is the only powder on my shelf, so it would be difficult to confuse it. Additionally, it was the same "batch" for all the other rounds. No mistake there. Powder was measured on...

Yes, I watched that video several times before I started. Still didn't keep me from going too far. I really think switching to a single stage press with limited flex is going to help me in this case. But the real question is recovering that brass where I went too far, and "light loads" seems...

I asked this question once when using a bullet not listed with Vihta Vouri powders. When I contacted their tech support, they said the bullet weight wasn't as important as "shape", i.e. ballistic coefficient, length, etc. In other words, compare the bullet I was using to others listed in their...

So, mistakes were made. Others will be blamed. This is going to get a bit long, so have a beer and kick back. My first mistake is trying to find a load for a powder that doesn't have a published load for it. Second mistake is using bullets for the load that doesn't have a powder listed for...

Yeah... but I can still get 6.5X55 in the store. Not as easy with 6.5X54.

All I've learned here about a Value Added Tax is it keeps the accountants in full employment tracking the VAT in and VAT out and all that. What I knew about VAT before I came here is no, the US is not foolish for not having a VAT. Sure, it's nice to say "and lower income taxes", but we all...

I think I understand, but... Was trying to get to .087 to .088. So difference of .007 or so. Not what I would call a "modern commercial", unless by modern you mean 1921. I made the mistake of over-bumping to .083. No one to blame but myself. Tiny turns weren't changing much, so ham-handed...

Yes, with two rifles, which chamber?

Will try shooting with a light load. It's that "moving down in small increments" piece that I took too far. Had it from .094 to .089. Tried to get .002 more, and ended up with .004 more...

Yes, exactly. As I said: "NOS (loaded) RWS cases: 2.087""

My "everyday" pen is my Space Pen, mostly because it fits in my pocket well. The reality is I don't write handwritten notes much anymore. When I do, I have the Mont Blanc pen I bought when my wife and I were married to sign our marriage license. I also have my Lamy fountain pen for everyday...

Thanks. The gauge I have is similar, but not made by Hornady. It does the same thing, it measures to the center of the shoulder. The Forster CoAx is my planned purchase. I have two M1903s, so full length, not neck sizing. Sounds like once I know a "low-safe" load, I can fire form these and...

I'm starting to realize I don't understand shoulder bump. Here's the issue: I'm trying to come up with a safe load for my Mannlichers, starting with my 1903. A thing that is making this difficult is there are no published loads using Vihta Vouri powders, and the only published loads for Oryx...

I don't know what the CIA is trying to sell. Everybody knows the Ark of the Covenant was found by Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones in 1936 and is now stored in an unnamed Smithsonian warehouse. This was well documented in 1981, I'm not sure why it's even a question.

Isn't that Parkerizing?

I really like my Les Baer. As far as the usefulness of ivory goes, there is a reason why concert pianists prefer ivory keys.

Not sure I can 100% agree with that. I agree with the part that we wouldn't charge the Chinese guy. But the charge on Assange was the same we would use if, for example, a KGB officer was trying to turn a US Security Clearance holder. That's why it was charged under the Espionage Act, not...

Oh, that's an easy question. Go back to your Classified Information Responsibilities briefings. IF you've been given a Clearance, Need to Know, and information, you are required to safeguard that information. Just because the information is "leaked" does not mean it is suddenly...

I have only minor thoughts on this. When I first heard Atlanta, it made some sense to me. If the Convention Center in Dallas was undergoing construction, I could see a "temporary" move, and as I know many overseas flights connect through Atlanta, I could justify the logistics in my mind. But...

For dies, try CH4D.

Maybe... let me check with CinCHouse, but that's what I'm thinking right now...

So when are we going to Namibia?

Oh, I forgot one thing: If the final destination is California, all bets are off.