I think there are different reasons why a person winds up with one-or-another version of the 6.5mm cartridges.
In the last year, one of my buddies who only owned a 30-30 wanted to add a bolt-action rifle to his safe, and asked my opinion on which to buy. I had him get a 6.5 creed, because I knew he didn't reload, and I wanted to have him save some bucks on getting a very accurate rifle that would have a good supply of decent off-the-shelf ammo in his vicinity. He spent less that 300 bucks and has a great shooter... he is delighted.
I personally like the history behind the 6.5x55 swede, and that's what I chose to shoot... I reload, and knew that I could dial in a decent load with a modern action and good barrel. Mission accomplished, am shooting sub MOA and like the fact that the round has been here since the 1890's....
So, different strokes for different folks. It's all good.
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” --- Will Rogers
