Josh, Thanks for the pics, that damn near makes the case for the 6.5x55 Swede.
Spotshooter, I already have: 7mm Mashburn 160gr NAB's at 3228 fps 300 Win Mag, 210gr LRAB's at 3000 fps 338-378, 300gr NAB's at 3000 fps
I have plenty of heavier long reachers, looking for something milder to fill a gap but still be able to dispatch odd angled shots on hods, deer during season, coyotes and other vermin here on the farm.
Josh, the 6.5x55 with 142 LRAB's or 147 ELD's will make it easier for me to clean the slop in the long action.
After looking at Josh’s pics and measurements, and since you already have good 6.5x55 brass, I’d do that or the improved version. Improved version should put you right there with 6.5-284 and 6.5/06 performance.
John
Makes sense.
And, you'd have Lapua brass and all the room you'd need in a 3.4" mag to do what you want with long ogive bullets.
And, no feeding issues with fat rounds, although that's not a big problem if someone knows his stuff.
