Need Help with info - Imman Meffert, Suhl - 6.5x48R Sauer - Markings

[buckstix]

Hello All,

Well, everything went well this afternoon. The rifle now has a new chamber. It took about an hour from start to finish.

I loaded 10 cartridges and went to the range for a test run. I'm very pleased with the results. And, it only took 5 minutes to resize and reload the 10 fired cases. The picture shows the 10 reloaded 6.5x48R-30/30 cartridges ready for another run tomorrow. At the top is one alongside an original 6x48R Sauer cartridge.

Average velocity of ten shots was 2255 fps with a 120g Sierra SP. SD was 15 fps. And, most important, no signs of excessive pressure; the rifle had easy bolt-lift after firing. Although this is less than I estimated, I think I'll leave this as my load for the rifle. It should still be good for small and medium size game out to about 200 yds. Trajectory is "plus" 2-1/4" at 100 yds = "minus" 2-1/4" at 200 yds. Besides, 200 yards is about the farthest my old eyes can aim with iron sights.

[mike ford]

buckstix,
There is nothing wrong with that group, and 2225 fps is all you really need.
Mike

[buckstix]

Hello mike ford,

Thanks for the reply.

Its actually "2255 fps" mv. Yesterday I got the sights dialed in:

1-1/4" high at 50 yds
2-1/4" high at 100 yds
1-1/8" high at 150 yds
2-1/4" -low at 200 yds

I got tired of this one always sitting in the back of the safe and crying "take me" every time I would take out a rifle to go hunting. But without ammo it only got oiled and put back.

Now, at 6 pounds 5 ounces, it will be my "walk-about" gun in the Wisconsin woods this fall.