Originally Posted by sansarc
OK, my name is Tom & I'm a rifle loony. Here's my problem: I have a long action Husqvarna 30-06 in a california style stock. Rifle works OK, but I never cared for the stock style and I am contemplating a rework.
Can anyone come up with a reason to go with 260 instead of 6.5x55? Or is the rifle (one of those with the dovetail shaped locking lugs) not worth the expense of this mod?

Does the bolt face need to be modified for 6.5x55?

I have 2 model 96s and a modified model 38, so I have the 6.5x55 dies.

Thanks for your help.


If you have a long action in need of a caliber change, go with the nasty uncle to the 6.5x55. Get a 6.5x284 barrel and add 300fps to those 6.5x55 bullets.

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