6.5x55 Mauser the same as 6.5x55 SE/Swedish?

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Okay, real dumb question but I ordered a set of Lee dies for 6.5x55 Swedish, and they came in a green box instead of red, with not a ton of info. Apparently Lee makes an "RGB" series of dies that's cheaper, doesn't have the shell holder/powder dipper/etc included.

My main concern is that the paperwork with the dies calls them 6.5x55 Mauser, which is also what's stamped on the dies themselves. Is this the same as 6.5x55 Swedish? I'm inclined to say yes but I'm not 100% sure. There's a few sources that interchange the name, but I figured I'd ask.

I called Lee for confirmation and the person I got on the phone wasn't sure, even after giving them the part numbers included with the instruction sheet.
 
6.5x55 = 6.5x55 SE = 6.55x55 Swede = 6.55 x 55 Mauser = 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser.

A great caliber. One of my all time favorites and I've taken game in North/South America and Africa with the caliber.
 
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Yeah, I've shot a few rounds though the M96 now and it's a 1.5-2moa rifle with S&B ammo seems like. Super pleasant to shoot too, doesn't beat me up like the 8mm Mausers do.
 
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Yeah, I've shot a few rounds though the M96 now and it's a 1.5-2moa rifle with S&B ammo seems like. Super pleasant to shoot too, doesn't beat me up like the 8mm Mausers do.
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140 grainer cup and core ahead of 43.5-44 grains of H4350 is your huckleberry. Re22, MRP, Re19 are also good choices. I've tried lots of powders and keep coming back the the staples in the Swede.

The Prvi loads are inexpensive and very consistent. An excellent way to acquire brass.

If the barrel isn't shot out you can get better, I'd bet, with a little tuning.
 
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I have a few pounds of 4350, that's about the recipe I was planning on cooking up, thanks!
 
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