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![[Linked Image]](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RaDdog4/0903140035-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RaDdog4/0903140036-1.jpg) AJD, here are a couple of pictures of the 6.5x55 as you requested. Overcast and not very good light today. Scope is a Leupold FXII 6x36. Unfortunately it will probably be another week or so before I can get out to the range.
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Pretty nice!!!
I'm glad you got a good one.
Please keep us posted on how it shoots/what it likes!
Thanks for posting.
How does the scope work? I was thinking along those same lines.
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The scope works well for me. I have a 1AH in 25-06 and a 1A in 7x57 also and they wear the FX-II 6x36 too so I'm used to them. They have a long enough tube that I can get proper eye relief without using extended rings and at only 10 oz. the light weight and handling qualities are retained.
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Thanks! That's what I wanted to know. My 4x Zeiss works but I understand it's been discontinued. Shame as I really like that one. The Leupold sounds like a good choice and is lighter to boot. I'll have to look for one.
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reckon they are out of these? My guy tried 2 wks ago to get one and they said they were out...might get more in few weeks, but i have my doubts.
anyone heard?
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I could be wrong, but I don't think Lipsey's is sold out of the 6.5x55 yet. I just think they have not received all of them from Ruger yet!
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I believe ENU is correct, my FFL when he ordered mine said Lipsey's told him they were allocated, and would be coming in shortly.
I had doubts about the 35whelen and the 257R, they both came in, I believe the 6.5's will also. Be patient.
Added: I sure hope it comes in, as I have already received the dies and the brass. I ordered on a Thursday and the package was at my door on Sat, this was USPS priority mail. Really quick service from Midway and the PO.
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lubbockdave, I think El Numero Uno is correct. They seem to be getting them in just a few at a time. Lipsey's told my dealer they were out so he backordered two. Three days later he gets one, but he still hasn't got the second one as far as I know.
El Numero Uno, do you know how many of these Swedes are to be made?
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It is my understanding there is to be 250, the same number as most of the previous Lipsey's Ruger No.1 exclusives.
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got the call today!! Mine should be here early next week. I think this one will put an end to my gun swappin days...
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There is no accounting for taste.
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got the call today!! Mine should be here early next week. I think this one will put an end to my gun swappin days...Dave Dave, I'll believe it when I see it.   GH
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Cool to see - I call that progress, but it looks like the K1A 250-3000 got 'bumped' again  I think my best bet is save for a Cooper 54....
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Cool to see - I call that progress, but it looks like the K1A 250-3000 got 'bumped' again I think my best bet is save for a Cooper 54.... Oh ye of little faith.... 
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got the call today!! Mine should be here early next week. I think this one will put an end to my gun swappin days...
Dave That's the same line I used on my wife. She didn't believe it either. I really, kinda, sorta meant it this time, yet as I was doing the paperwork my dealer is unpacking a new Kimber 84L Classic Select. In 25-06 no less! It is what I originaly planned to get, but ordered a 257 Bob instead. Just say no....just say no....just....
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got the call today!! Mine should be here early next week. I think this one will put an end to my gun swappin days...
Dave I doubt THAT Dave!
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Ed, I know. Got to the range today, my 6.5 K1A sure shoots sweet, first 2 shots, about 1.3" apart, at 200 yds, so I used the next on a water filled 2 ltr bottle. That was 130 ABs, but the way my 140 Amax destroyed a few, I think I may try my next deer with that rifle with it. It's BC .585 vs. .488, really trucks along...I think it would just obliterate the insides of a deer!!
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I am serious here-Only thing better than a ruger #1 a blue .257 roberts is the same gun in 6.5x55. That along with a couple of marlins for fun and Dad's ole .270 I think I will be done!!
I have one more deal pending here and when if finishes up I think I am going to delete my link to the 24 campfire and spend more time with my girls hunting, fishing, and just hanging out with them-they are growing up WAY TOO FAST!!
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I received mine last Thursday. It now wears a pristine Lyman All-American 4x32. Can't wait to shoot deer with it. What my 6.5x55 won't do, my 7x57 will.
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And tell me, just what has your 6.5x55 Not done for you
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