6.5 swede question for Cal

[moosenuggets]

Hello Cal... I just purchaced a Tikka m695 in 6.5 swede and noticed you recommend Lapua and Vihtavuori for the most accurate reloads. I was wondering if that included using Lapua brass or whether you used north american brass. Also it looks like the Lapua bullets (gb458 139 gr.) are only for target and not for hunting. I have some 140 grain cor-locs and some 140 grain sp interlocks that should be good for deer as long as my rifle likes them. I bought some n 160 because the Lapua book recommended that powder for 139gr. bullets though you seem to prefer the 550 and 560 powders. Did you try the n 160 first or go right to the 550, 560 powder. Being relatively new to reloading I don't muck with anthing my books don't say to use and none of my books recommend 550, or 560. My main objective is good hunting loads so I don't need perfection but like many of us reloaders I do try to find a load so the gun can outshoot my abililities. I have been reading your threads as well as others for some time now and yu'all helped me to choose to shoot this great little cartridge. Thanks and please others feel free to respond