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Really? I doubt that a 6.5x55 will outshine a 270 WFC 150 gr Nosler Partition at 3000fps on big game.

Hmmm, maybe a 130 TSX in 6.5 at 2900?

Both rounds effective if Injun shoot em good

I had a 6.5 Model 70 Featherweight (comes with a thin solid rubber pad) and it really hurt to shoot it! Once I put on a thick pad it was okay. OTOH, I had a standard-weight .270 that came standard with a thick pad and it was a pussy-cat.

I think every guy should have, and load for, a rifle that he likes to shoot.
If it takes a swede for that to happen, so be it...

Seems like the long way around the block, to me, but there are those who enjoy the extended stroll. Been there myself a time or two...

We just had a dunham's store open up locally. It is as close as we'll come to any big box sporting goods store.
They have a [bleep]-ton of ammo on the shelf. They have most of the Weatherby cartridges, the H&H's, the RUM's, even the .220 swift and the .225 win. I was personally impressed that they had a double stack of Remington .222s and another stack of Federals for that cartridge.

Upon careful study, I found 2 lonely boxes of .260 Rem.

I have no doubt that cartridges like the creedmoor and the grendel will continue to draw a percentage of aficionados.
I stand by my 2 1/2 year old prediction above that the 6.5 will never see a hey-day in America.

Loonies will no doubt find it to be desirable and useful. Debates will continue as to it's effectiveness vs other cartridges.
The new year will have 52 weeks, just like the year past...





I still covet Redneck's 6.5 stainless featherweight...

Very befitting for the 6.5 Swede, is a Swedish word, "Lagom" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagom that basically means "just right". This is how I see the 6.5x55, just right, for most things we shoot.

What I learned on this thread is that a 6.5x55 kicks a bit less than a 270....having shot a 6.5 a few times, I agree. It burns less powder, has a smaller case, and does not push comparable bullets as fast.

I also learned that the 270 kicks more than a 280AI, which has a larger case, burns more powder,and pushes comparable bullets faster.

This is largely due to a suspension of the laws of physics,necromancy and the evils inherent in a .277 bore diameter,60-62 gr of powder,and bullets weighing a whopping 130-160 grains.

I wish moving from a 270 to either a 6.5 or 280 AI would have a measurable effect on my hunting success but I sorta doubt any of that is gonna happen.

Necromancy must be a damn good recoil reducer. You get that from Brownell's?

My brother had a Tikka t3 in 6.5x55 ( fine hunting gun all around) That he threw a load together with H1000(52 grs. I believe) and 140 gr. Nosler Partitions. It gave 2840 and 3/4" groups. He killed a nice cow elk with it and then sold the rifle????? Someone offered him too much for the gun.

Great thread. Just put a little M70 Featherweight 6.5 Swede in the safe a few months ago. Looking forward to setting this little rifle up and shooting it some.

I'd go with the 6.5X55, a proven killer. As we all know here on the 'fire, the 270 Winchester is a gay cartridge that apparently just floats above the ground, wears pink slippers and, carries a pink purse.

Actually, pick a good bullet/load and either will work well.

Well, y'all don't tell anybody but I'm a 270W kinda guy

I hate "versus" threads

6.5x55 Vs Swedish Moose.
6.5 wins. Moose usually loses.

I've had 270s since 1976.

I've had a 6.5X55 since 2011. I've killed a few deer with the Swede and had no problem BUT...

I'll take the 270 3Xs out of 4.

There is just something that Hi Vel does for me. (actually 3 things)

That's what I was told by old guys at Volvo's Hallered Test Center in 1983 and, it's still true today!

How about a Volvo Vs Swedish Moose?

It's interesting to revisit as there are better bullets and powders for both these days.

It's also a matter of what the rifle package looks like. For example, if the 270 win has a 24" barrel and weighs 8.5 pounds and the 6.5x55 has a 22" barrel and weighs 7 pounds; the 6.5 might be handier and lighter and make for a better carry rifle in certain situations and for certain animals; same can be said the other way around too depending what game and how it's hunted.

A 24" 270 scoped and loaded doesn't have to weigh 8.5 lbs. They use the same action length. Build them how you want but I wouldn't be lugging around a 8.5 lbs 270. Pluses and minuses on both sides but catagoricaly they are the same.

Steve ya got any pics...ScottyO...

Yeah who the hell hunts with an 8.5 pound 270?