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ballistic twin of 6.5x55 but better availability of brass (reforming) can use long action. And I have one.
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Don't for get about Mrs. Howell. The 6.5X55 maybe a little older and she it is still a beauty queen.
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6.5x57 is older than 6.5x55 and still a beauty
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ballistic twin of 6.5x55 but better availability of brass (reforming) can use long action. And I have one. Braggin or bitchin?
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My 6.5x55 is on an FN Mauser commercial action, custom chambered by Charlie Sisk with a Lilja barrel. Shoots pretty well with Lapua brass without reforming.
But obviously if you have a 6.5x57 it's much better!
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Always get a huge kick outta the "available brass" guys. This is 2012 and we have Internet. Tons of brass a few clicks away....lol
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as to braggin or bitchin little bit of both
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No disrespect John about the x55.... Just thought it funny he's excited to use a looong action for a x57 case and thinks that makes it cool?
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Id be upset too if I was reforming brass for a long action 6.5 outta x57 stuff when they make a 6.5-284
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There is exactly zip difference in the powder capacity between the 6.5x55 and 6.5x55.
But often an unusual round is cooler to rifle loonies!
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didn't say it made it cool that was you, just said I could.
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6.5-284......6.5-06.....? Am I missing something?
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There is exactly zip difference in the powder capacity between the 6.5x55 and 6.5x55.
But often an unusual round is cooler to rifle loonies! Depends on the brass. I couldn't resist! I knew what you meant...
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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M D yes 6.5x55 and 6.5x57 twins I like both wish I had a 6.5x55 also
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krjredneck,
If it isn't cool, what's the point?
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I have a thing for the 6.5 bullet. I have a .264 WM, a 6.5-08 and a 6.5X55. I'm building a 6.5X68S. The 6.5-08 is a .260. The 6.5X55 a longer Creedmore. I did some work on a friends rifle while he was deployed it was a .260Rem. I have handloaded and target shot them ALOT. I have hunted with them all. Seem to me the longer the brass the heavier bullets get pushed faster. I always wander back to the Swede. If I'm 100gr bullets I use the 6.5-08. I shoot 140gr in my WinMag, the 160 don't shoot very well. I 125gr bullets in my Swede and 100 in my 6.5-08. But they are all accurate cartridges. Just get a good barrel and match your twist for the bullet weight that you want to use. Have it installed by a good smith.
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M D yes 6.5x55 and 6.5x57 twins I like both wish I had a 6.5x55 also Who wouldn't like Swedish twins?
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MD I like it. lookin cool is for them that ain't.
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