Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by JGray
When I stumbled on a Tikka Forest 6.5x55, I couldn't say no and have no regrets. With the Tikka being a long action, I'd pick the Swede over 6.5 CM given the choice, but there's not a thing wrong with the CM in a Tikka. I guess it just depends on how soon you want it...

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Man, nothing to not like about that.

That was my first kill with a Swede - 30 yd chip shot as I was getting out of the truck and loading up to go for a long walk. 139 Scenar - bullet size entry, finger diameter exit and liquefied chest cavity. I haven't loaded any other 6.5 bullet since.