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6.5 jap ammunition

marxsmanmarxsman Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
Does anyone know a good source for 6.5 jap ammunition?
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is no *cheap* source. Norma is the only commercial brand. List is roughly $30/ box. Your local dealer can get it. Or you can try Midway or Midsouth. Expect to pay at least twice as much for original ammo in clips.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Reload yourself if you can. One of the users here, Circle141 (Mike Circle) might be able to help. I've found he has very reasonable prices on very good handloaded ammo. Put a want ad up on the want ad board and he should respond pretty quick. Or, if you prefer, his email is Circle141@aol.com
    Wenn alles richtig ist, dann stimmt 'was nicht. -Nena (When everything is going right, something is bound to be wrong.)
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  • WWllVetWWllVet Member Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    According to "The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions" by John J. Donnelly, on page 766, you can make them from .270 Win. cases. It may take some time to produce in quantity, but it would be a lot cheaper than buying from other sources.Bob
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  • l-girll-girl Member Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Shooter29" on this auction site offers 6.5 Jap. which has been formed from .308. $10 for 20 cases. Buy a set of 6.5 Jap. dies and any 6.5 bullets and you are in business.
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have different books that show loads for a 6.5 and some call for .263 and others call for .264 bulletts. What do you think?
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  • 32wsl32wsl Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For foreign military barrels it's best to take a slug of the bore. This is practical if you shoot lead cast bullets and can size them to fit. For jacketed bullets you are stuck with available sizes, such as the .264. Never-the-less, the Japanese service rifle (6.5mm) shoots well with most 112-135 grain jacketed bullets.
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks 32 I have on hand 129gr 140gr 120gr and 100gr. What would you start with. And the dia. is .263 and .264
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  • 32wsl32wsl Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would try some of the 140 grain ones first, then the 129s. The longer bullets seem to fly better.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Military ball & Norma factory ammo sports a 156gr load, so the lighter bullets may not stabilize as well.
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  • 32wsl32wsl Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe the military loading was a 139 grain jacketed RN. Norma also loads at that weight, as well as at 156. And I see that Barnes (Cartridges of the world) gives loading data on those 160 grain bullets (Hornady sells these). This is mentioned as I don't believe too many loading books address these heavier loads. So, after you try the 129/140 grain bullets, and if they don't satisfy you, go north to the 160. Just remember, flight speed has more effect in knockdown power that bullet weight, and those heavy 160s will have to be loaded slower than the 140s. But, recommend staying away from the light bullets(
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My 1970 Lyman book showes factory load 140gr. with 31.2gr. 3031 . Clames 2234 fps.Loaded a few today, will report back in case anyone is interested.
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