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I have had really good success with the 139sst in my 7mm08 both in terms of accuracy and in the field. There has only been once where I was a little "concerned" and that was a shot on a fallow doe at maybe 30 yards that hit the shoulder blade and blew up/fragmented causing enormous damage...

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Thanks Fotis. Getting RL26 here would be near on impossible. Our range of powders in Australia has not returned to what it used to be and when we do get a small shipment, you need a second mortgage to purchase it.

The choice in rifles now for this cartridge is pretty wide. When I first started shooting the Swede. it was a simple M96 Mauser with some risk regarding pressures. Never heard of one blowing up, but then I didn't know anyone who loaded them to modern day pressures either. It kind of tickles me...

Thank you kind sir. I was hoping to get it to 2,900fps or thereabouts and that looks totally achievable with a margin of safety. It always amazes me what a handy little round it is.

I am about to switch powders in the Swedish 6.5x55 to H4350. The rifle is a Tikka with a 22 inch barrel. Brass is Norma. I want to develop loads with the Hornady 129sst and 130 accubond. Could I please have a chart that works to 63,000. Happy to consider other powders (varget, h4813sc, h1000...

I'm suspecting the accuracy node will be somewhere around 2,900-2,950fps. That is where my old 280rem used to sit, with the Ackley version in those numbers you're seeking to achieve. Really looking forward to hearing how it goes, you have powders there I never tried before.

I started life with an old sporterised mauser 96 in 6.5x55. Shot a lot of game with that rifle. Then moved to a 7mmRM which would be one of my all time favourite cartridges. It just gets stuff done. I have worn the barrel out on a 6mm Rem which is such an underrated cartridge. Those little 95...

...and if you feel like the ballistic might not be quite enough, generally a perfect swap to the accubond. 180 grains out of a 300wm goes pretty good on most things too.

We have two tikkas and both are tack drivers. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.

120 grain ballistic tip out of my 260 has never let me down. I tinker with the idea of changing to something else and then think “why?” Just need them in boxes of 100 or 250 🤔

If I didn’t repair it, it would find its way to the back of the safe. Anschutz are such lovely rifles, definitely worth repairing.

A pain I hope I never know. God bless

Some pics from what a camping and hunting trip in my part of Australia looks like. I hunt private property and would have seen probably 40-50 red deer in three days. Biggest was 10 point red stag and called in an 8 pointer to within 40 yards before the wind changed and he trotted off. Also...

Wishing you all a very happy and relaxed Easter with your family and loved ones. Writing this from the bush with another successful hunt. Roared up a very pretty 8 point red this morning to within 40 yards. Wonderful way to start the day. Have a great day all.

I look forward to seeing the 130TGK's. I have some for load development in my son's 6.5-06. I have no experience with this bullet at all...yet ;-) The 129sst has proven fine for Red Deer out of my son's 6.5x55 and whilst it is only circa 2,700fps at the muzzle, it seems to penetrate and kill...

A couple for the pot from the weekend. The rifle shot was from a 260rem at 190 yards with the 120nbt, match made in heaven. Straight into a rising sun, one of the more difficult shots I have made because it was blinding. The archery fallow was the darndest thing. I stalked up on three of them...

Such a cool looking animal. Anymore details on the hunt?

I couldn’t get my 30-06 to shoot 4350 class powders but did find success with varget and 165 grain projectiles.

Hi Chuck, we don’t get Bison here in Australia, was wondering what it tastes like. Also what did you shoot that beauty with. They look like they have some size. Beautiful condition too.