I’ve been a 6.5 fan for years, owning several 260s and Swedes. I really never gave much thought about buying a 6.5 CM until about a month ago when I wandered into the local Sportsman’s Whorehouse with a pocket full of dough and looking for reloading components.
I walked out with a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 CM and brass; interestingly I found RCBS dies for it at, of all places, Walmart. Using cheap Federal factory ammo and reloads, the first 15 break in rounds produced groups ranging from .4 to .9 MOA with 120 grainers. The 6.5 CM is now a permanent member of my 6.5mm family.
As an aside and testament to my affinity for the 6.5, this past weekend I picked up a NIB Winchester Classic Featherweight in 6.5x55.
