Originally Posted by Pharmseller
What's the practical difference between the 6.5x55 and the 7mm-08?
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I didn't want to hijack another thread about the 6.5x55 Sweed, but here is the answer I use; because sometimes it makes sense to have multiple chambering's. YMMV
I purchased a new-to-me Savage 116 in a 270 with the intent of re-chambering it to my second Sweed. BUT at the same time the country was experiencing a limited supply of ... everything. I found some 6.5x55 Sweed components or ammo on one site but never enough. I did find a limited amount of 270 ammo and components at other locations. Then it dawned on me, this is the third time to me ammo and components have gone into "panic" supplies. So I'm keeping the 270 unchanged. My nice uses it more than I do for hunting. Just nice to have a broader cover of chambering's.
I currently have access to a few of 7mm or 338 rifles but do not own my own. I may have to remedy that :-).
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