I recently picked up a Mexican small ring Mauser in this caliber. Got it for $125.00. The stock has beautiful color and grain, but it is a Monte Carlo, so I will want to have it tapped for a scope. I shot it with the open sights, and it shoots great, but my face has to be way down on the stock to line up the sights. Still, I have loved this caliber for a long time. I also love the 6.5X55, but the history of San Juan Hill and the Rough Riders getting chewed up with those 7mm Mausers still holds my interest. It was because of those Mausers that the great 30-06 came to be. At the time it was first fielded, it was like having a laser to vanquish your enemies with. It is an excellent round for most of the hunting that I do.
