Interesting reading from both the "technical gack" perspective, and from the point of view of those who use the 6.5. As a fan of the 6.5x55, I don't have one, but have planned on several occasions to build one. But I can't seem to shake the idea that my 257 Roberts, with only .007 smaller bullet, will do anything I want done on deer out to any distance I can confidently shoot them. Now if I can get another 257 Bob, with a 1-8 twist and find some 130-135 grain bullets, maybe I can give the 6.5x55 a real run, with even less recoil!
Beside, if JB can use the 257 for deer at 400+ yards, I should be able to use it on Missouri whitetails at 100-200 yards(provided I put the bullet where it needs to be). But then again, maybe I will take the 1942 M-38 Swedish Mauser out next time and see if it really makes a difference. Still seems that where the bullet hits is more important than what bullet hits, assuming proper bullets to begin with.
Last edited by USAFA71; 11/30/11.
