I'll throw in for the Swede too. I had no idea this caliber even existed until about a year and a half ago when I found a beautiful Sako L691 so chambered. The rifle fit me to a tee and was priced right, so I snagged it. I've not regretted it since. Wonderfully accurate (mine loves Barnes XLCs, 120s or 140s with RL19), easily managed recoil, and nice terminal performance. I've taken a fat TX hog and a small NM muley with it, both one shot, no fuss kills. Look a little beyond the "paper" ballistics of the Swede and I think you'll be impressed.
Another vote for the Swede
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which barrel 6.5-55 or
If it's for tartget shooting, it's hard to beat the 6.5. Granted, the .308 has won many records at target shooting, but the 6.5mm bullet has won it's fair share too. I would go with the 6.5 as it has much less recoil and thus would be more pleasant to shoot.
Zachary
If it's for tartget shooting, it's hard to beat the 6.5. Granted, the .308 has won many records at target shooting, but the 6.5mm bullet has won it's fair share too. I would go with the 6.5 as it has much less recoil and thus would be more pleasant to shoot.
Zachary
which barrel 6.5-55 or
Greetings,
I too, have to vote for the 6.5X55, it has always been a terrific cartridge. I have used the cartridge for evrything from gophers to elk without ever a hint of a failure. I designed an improved 6.5 X 55 with a 40 degree shoulder. I shoot the 120 grain Remington @ 3060 fps without signs of excessive pressure. Makes a great cartridge even better but avoid the Nosler Ballistic tip for game like Mule deer and elk.
Greetings,
I too, have to vote for the 6.5X55, it has always been a terrific cartridge. I have used the cartridge for evrything from gophers to elk without ever a hint of a failure. I designed an improved 6.5 X 55 with a 40 degree shoulder. I shoot the 120 grain Remington @ 3060 fps without signs of excessive pressure. Makes a great cartridge even better but avoid the Nosler Ballistic tip for game like Mule deer and elk.
6.5 X 55 Improved
Thanks for your interest in the cartridge. I had the reamer made, only a finish reamer as the barrel blank can and shoud be drilled to the approx. proper depth before using the finishing reamer. I have made up a half dozen or so and have always been pleased with the way they shoot. I always specify a 1/10 twist in a 22" barrel. Have used Douglas xx, Shaw's and rechambered Swede's too every one shot less than 1" @ 100 yards. I got such a deal on Remington 120 grainers that is the only weight I have experimented with. They do fine work on black bears, Whitetails, Muleys, Pronghorn and elk so I see no reason to persue a heavier bullet. Dennis Olson of Plains, MT has done all my chambering and fitting. I make my own stocks.
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Thanks for your interest in the cartridge. I had the reamer made, only a finish reamer as the barrel blank can and shoud be drilled to the approx. proper depth before using the finishing reamer. I have made up a half dozen or so and have always been pleased with the way they shoot. I always specify a 1/10 twist in a 22" barrel. Have used Douglas xx, Shaw's and rechambered Swede's too every one shot less than 1" @ 100 yards. I got such a deal on Remington 120 grainers that is the only weight I have experimented with. They do fine work on black bears, Whitetails, Muleys, Pronghorn and elk so I see no reason to persue a heavier bullet. Dennis Olson of Plains, MT has done all my chambering and fitting. I make my own stocks.
[email protected]
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