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If ammo or brass is going to be problematic go with a Creedmore or .260 Rem, respectively. Somehow tho I think the 55 will live on and on and on....
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Can't go wrong with a Swede! ![[Linked Image]](http://i67.tinypic.com/2ekrfww.jpg)
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Another rifle well worth consideration is the new Sauer 100. It should be an absolute cracker of a rifle for 700 bucks over there in the US. Available in both the 6.5 Swede and the Creedmoor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaL_JAeQTQ8
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EuroOptic still has a great deal on the Sako 85 black rifle in he Swede. My best hunting buddy bought this little rifle (finnlight in a matte finish) and it is an absolute hammer! That rifle shoots as good as any custom we have. Literally bug holes.......he bedded it into a gap molded mcbros stock.....what a dang rig! It is the perfect weight and size for a hunting rifle. Likely be his go to rifle. You won't go wrong with tikka or splurge for the 85 black. I think they are 1199 right now. You'll have it in a few days.
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EuroOptic still has a great deal on the Sako 85 black rifle in he Swede. My best hunting buddy bought this little rifle (finnlight in a matte finish) and it is an absolute hammer! That rifle shoots as good as any custom we have. Literally bug holes.......he bedded it into a gap molded mcbros stock.....what a dang rig! It is the perfect weight and size for a hunting rifle. Likely be his go to rifle. You won't go wrong with tikka or splurge for the 85 black. I think they are 1199 right now. You'll have it in a few days. Haha, I just realized he's the one that posted about the quote above mine......the tikka will shoot just as well and will cost way less.....same barrels as the expensive flagship rifle...the 85
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Can't go wrong with a Swede! Outstanding rig Dan! You ever want to get rid of it you probably wouldn't have to go further than Oswego. (Although I'd probably want something like the VXIII 1 1/2- 5 I've got on my 1B .308 on it.)
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I really like the VX2 2x7 for eye relief and overall utility 
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And here I went and bought some 6.5 Swede brass from Shooters pro shop. Without a rifle to put them in...
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
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And here I went and bought some 6.5 Swede brass from Shooters pro shop. Without a rifle to put them in... I can fix that....
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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Can't go wrong with a Swede! Nope... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/2EEE92D0-88CD-4486-A33F-B77B888BAEB5.jpg)
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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I say that don't make it till deer season.
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Nope... Ooooo....
"An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown
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Rev. Can't believe a hard core 7x57 dude is drooling over a mere 6.5x55...  This one is at McM, being fitted for a classic Mauser McWoody. There is so much variation in Mausers and this one has a custom bolt handle. DF ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/022-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/023-1.jpg)
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Actually I was thinking about how nice that would look with a 7x57 barrel screwed on, but I didn't want to hijack the thread. But how that you mention it....  That's going to look nice. The profile on that barrel looks a bit thinner than a .600+ No. 2 contour. Is it? Or is it just the picture?
"An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown
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#2 Shilen at 23", the "Fire" classic barrel length.
Bug holes with 139 gr. Scenars.
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Forgot to add, the new Mauser stock is gonna be a McWoody Edge classic. I found out lately that you CAN have McWoody + Edge. In the past, Edge was only offered in the painted version, reportedly due to weight.
I should have it by the end of May and will post photos.
The new stock should be 10-12 oz. lighter than the B&C Medalist, which will soon be for sale.
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And here I went and bought some 6.5 Swede brass from Shooters pro shop. Without a rifle to put them in... I can fix that.... I'll be down there tomorrow to buy something like this one...
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
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my swede ![[Linked Image]](http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/rockchucker/rifles/028-1.jpg)
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NICE...! Other than the handle being on the wrong side... DF
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Can't go wrong with a Model 98 Swede ![[Linked Image]](http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/orangeokie/Guns/120Mauser209820Atkinson20Rifle2015-594xqx.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/orangeokie/Guns/1282319_cz_01m.jpg)
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