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I've heard nothing but good things about this caliber. Chuck Hawks came up with the following list but it's 6 years old. - CZ 550 American - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7.3 lbs., $588. - Howa 1500 Hunter - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7.6 lbs., $548. - Kimber 84M - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 5.63 lbs., $917. - Remington M-700 Mtn. Rifle LSS - .260 Rem., sts./laminate, 22" brl., 6.5 lbs., $800. - Remington M-700 Mtn. Rifle DM - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 6.5 lbs., $749. - Ruger M77R Mk. II - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $716. - Ruger M77R Mk. II - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $716. - Sako 75 Deluxe - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22 7/8"brl., $1691. - Tikka T-3 Hunter - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22.5" brl., 7 lbs., $575. - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $762. - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, sts./walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $859. I'd like to get some opinions that are more recent, and some real world experience. The Sako 85 Finnlight looks good to me. It will be a plinking/deer rifle. What do you think? Any good recommendations? I'd like to stay under $1,500 if possible. Thanks, Eric
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Where did you get the prices for the Classic Featherweights???
edit: Just saw the Chuck Hawks reference. sorry.
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Ist off, the Ruger and Winchester rifles in 6.5X55 are getting fairly hard to find. They are out there though. Any descent size store should have a tikka and a CZ. Don't know about the others.
I have a ruger M77 Mk. II in 6.5X55 and really like it so far. Nothing killed yet, but it is a .5 MOA rifle.
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Steyr Safe Bolt - Around $1000 on GB when they pop up. SS slightly higher. ![[Linked Image]](http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s33/orangeokie/pix441435515.jpg)
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Well, what are you looking for in behavior of the rifle? Simple? elegant? Fast-to-load? Cheap but effective? Parts? I'm looking into a CZ 550 FS in 6.5, mostly because I love the balance of the weapon, and it's effective and not as expensive. Sako is VERY GOOD, but you'll be dropping ALL $1500 on the rifle, and that leaves none for glass. The SafeBolt is also great, I've got a Scout at the moment, but I will warn that Steyr's use a "unique" kind of bolt, which tends to lift harder than most. On the plus size, it's as big as a Weatherby Mk V, and has a 120,000psi chamber rating, proof tested. Good luck with accessories, though! The CZ 550 American is also a great selection, despite their old-world construction and heavier-than-others feel, they are of a quality build. If you want outright 6.5x55 fun, look into a sporterized or normal M38/M96 Swedish Mauser. They've got a very sweet bolt, nice shooters, and most will stack the rounds on the target. 
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I have the 6.5x55's in CZ 550, Steyr SBS, and Sako 85 Finnlight. If you can afford it, Sako 85 Finnlight. Second would be the CZ. The Steyr is a nice rifle, but I don't care for the plastic rotary safety.
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I've heard nothing but good things about this caliber. Chuck Hawks came up with the following list but it's 6 years old. - CZ 550 American - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7.3 lbs., $588. - Howa 1500 Hunter - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7.6 lbs., $548. - Kimber 84M - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 5.63 lbs., $917. - Remington M-700 Mtn. Rifle LSS - .260 Rem., sts./laminate, 22" brl., 6.5 lbs., $800. - Remington M-700 Mtn. Rifle DM - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 6.5 lbs., $749. - Ruger M77R Mk. II - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $716. - Ruger M77R Mk. II - .260 Rem., blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $716. - Sako 75 Deluxe - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22 7/8"brl., $1691. - Tikka T-3 Hunter - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22.5" brl., 7 lbs., $575. - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $762. - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, sts./walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $859. I'd like to get some opinions that are more recent, and some real world experience. The Sako 85 Finnlight looks good to me. It will be a plinking/deer rifle. What do you think? Any good recommendations? I'd like to stay under $1,500 if possible. Thanks, Eric - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, blue/walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $762. - Winchester M-70 Classic Featherweight - 6.5x55, sts./walnut, 22" brl., 7 lbs., $859.
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Tikka. They are getting hard to find though, heard they are not importing them anymore, but could be a rumor...
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I have a pre-64 M-70 in .30-06 and love the balance. I doubt I will be able to find something as elegant in 6.5 x 55 SE but I'd like to get something that's well balanced, lightweight (6.5 lbs unscoped) and accurate.
I've sourced an M-70 Classic FWT in 6.5x55, in nearly new condition, for $1,000. Build year is hard to determine but I'm guessing early '90s or late 80's. Serial number is G325xxx. It's wood and blued (not SS). I'm not sure whether to go this route or go for something more modern, like the Finnlight or Tikka. What do you think, is this a good price?
I don't mind spending a little extra $ for quality.
Tikka sounds interesting as well but I heard there's a lot of plastic / fragile components inside?...
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If you can find a Tikka at that price you will be very happy.
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Narrowing it down to...
- Sako 85 Finnlight
- Tikka T3 Lite Stainless or Hunter
- Winchester M70 Classic FWT
Sako and Tikka seem to have better marks for accuracy than the M70. M70 is classic looking with true CRF, which I like. Sako is the most expensive. Tikka has some plastic components which isn't good (IMO), but they are accurate, inexpensive and use Sako produced barrels. Tough call.
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A friend of mine just sent me a list of rifles he has for sale and he has a Steyr Safe Bolt (blue/walnut) in 6.5x55 - He's asking $1000.
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Another option for less than a grand is a Ruger no. 1.
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Eric, Can't believe ole Chucky forgot this one but here you go...awesome piece of wood on it, too! http://www.gunsamerica.com/929834790/Guns/Rifles/Ruger-Rifles/1-Type/Ruger_1A_Sporter_6_5x55mm.htmCould probably find one a wee bit cheaper with some looking. VERY trim, nice handling rifle.
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Eric, If it were I, I believe I'd tend to build... As has been previously stated, factory rifles in 6.5x55 are fairly few and far between... Perhaps because of a few "Loonies" like myself... We've managed to hoard up a lot of the rifles out there... I have owned 2 M-70 Fwt's, 2- Remington M-700 Classics, a Husqvarna, and likely one or two others I've forgotten about... Currently in the safe I count 8 rifles so chambered... A Rem 40-X, a Ruger #1, A Sako AV, A Remington M-700 Cl (NIB). An Antonio Zoli, AZ-1900, and three Swedish Mausers... One, A Carl Gustaf that is currently being done up in a Mannlicher format... Of the all, the 40-X is the most accurate...(No surprise there...)  I really like the smooth bolt throw and the design of the AZ-1900 (Husqvarna clone), and the handling and quality of the Sako... OH! What the He!! I like 'em all... My dream rifle in a 6.5 Swede would be a Carl Gustaf as were built in the '70's... These had the smoothest actions that one can imagine... (I have one in .25-06..) But 2nd on my list would be to look around and find a Rem M-700 Classic and then put it in a CDL stock... GH
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Eric, Just saw this on the classifieds. Seems like a great deal if you don't mind the Ruger MkIIs. The seller says he's from Southern Cali so may be close to you. Just a heads up. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread.../1/WTS_Ruger_M77_Mk_II_6_5_x_55_S#UNREAD
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MojoHand - Thanks for the links. The Ruger looks clean!
OrangeOkie - I'll have to research the Steyr's tonight. Thx!
What's better everyone, Finnlite vs Tikka T3?..................................
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That'd work. Failing that or finding a Fwt., what Grasshopper said: build one. Between myself and Gote1 we have five Swedes, two of which are CZ's. Don't get me wrong, the CZ's shoot great but they're heavy. Can't help but think you'd come closer to what you want with a well-planned build. Regardless, keep us posted.
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