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So in one sense we have very deep levels of experience, but also quite narrow. By the time I was 18 I'd probably shot 5000 head of game, and 4000 of those would have been with the 308 Win. Probably 800 of the remaining would have been with the 222.
Mornin bobbie! I'm certainly envious of the 'enormity' of opportunities to hunt/shoot/kill that VOLUME of critters in such a short time. I DO understand population control & culling---I'm NOT being critical-- I just can't imagine having so many wild horses. Man, I could get INTO retirement "down under"(grin) Jerry
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Ive decided to send my 270s down the road Shod Well...... Trade me 2 sorry 270s for 1 good Swede ? Jerry I decided to.... let go..... my Sako Finnbear. Whats your Swede? Shod ALLLLright, My Swede is a Win 70 in the 80's model FTWT stock........... I love 'editorial' license! ! I decided to hold onto my Sako Finnbear.
I really didn't expect any reply from you. I'm not quite there yet and I promised 'Rug' I'd give him a shot at it. I'll chew on it a bit longer. Jerry
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For the 6.5x55 fans:
I have a M96, like the cartridge.
For my 50th Bday I'd like to buy a new rifle in 6.5x55, but here is the drawback with the cartridge compared to the .270 - lack of rifles.
Can anyone suggest current production rifle chambered in 6.5x55 that have a box magazine?
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I didn't read the whole thread but a guy with a .270 can reduce load it easily and accurately and probably putting it in the 6.5x 55 's range.On game it is not the chambering of the rifle as much as bullet choice imo.
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For the 6.5x55 fans:
I have a M96, like the cartridge.
For my 50th Bday I'd like to buy a new rifle in 6.5x55, but here is the drawback with the cartridge compared to the .270 - lack of rifles.
Can anyone suggest current production rifle chambered in 6.5x55 that have a box magazine? Tikka T3x in the synthetic stocked Lite or wood stocked Hunter models and a few variations of those two in blued and SS, and the Montana 1999 is also available in several models both wood and synthetic, blued and SS, if you prefer a more traditional CRF action. There might be others but those two came to mind right away. Added: Oops, you said box magazine so that lets out the Tikka, but it's still a good rifle if you don't mind the detachable mag.
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Man, I could get INTO retirement "down under"(grin)
Lots of targets, unfortunately a really backwards attitude among the bulk of the populace towards firearms ownership. Ideally, the well heeled retiree would buy a place in the NT and spend a couple of months there every dry season (your summer) to "test" all his handloads on the variety of targets there, and spend the rest of the year back home enjoying family etc. Be sure to load your ammo with powder that doesn't overheat in hot temps!!!
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CZ 550 FS/CZ 557 models and Howa 1500 as well. It's also been produced in the past in Ruger M77 Mk II, Winchester Featherweight and I believe special runs of Remington 700, if you want to watch Gun Broker and troll local pawn shops.
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^ Add the Montana 1999 to the list of a non detachable magazine. I had a Ruger 77 Mk II I wish I had never sold but but got my wife a Tikka T3 she loves. Great round as is the 270 Win
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The swede will never be anything but a casual chambering if an American manufacturer, all the Euros offer it as standard.
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Yeah, I had a Ruger 77 Mark II 6.5x55 that was one of the most accurate big game rifles I've ever owned. Regret selling it too!
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Heading away Monday for a week on the pigs and goats. Will be taking the 270 Win and the little 250 Sav AI... looks like I have the 6.5 Swede performance level bracketed, and I doubt the game will notice both rifles "only" have 1-10 twists and bullets under .500 BC...
Perhaps I really SHOULD split the difference and just take a single 6.5?
Nah, where would the fun be there?
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Heading away Monday for a week on the pigs and goats. Will be taking the 270 Win and the little 250 Sav AI... looks like I have the 6.5 Swede performance level bracketed, and I doubt the game will notice both rifles "only" have 1-10 twists and bullets under .500 BC...
Perhaps I really SHOULD split the difference and just take a single 6.5?
Nah, where would the fun be there? Stunt shooter.
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Actually, a detachable Mag is what I meant! Thanks, I will check into the Tikka
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Yeah, I had a Ruger 77 Mark II 6.5x55 that was one of the most accurate big game rifles I've ever owned. Regret selling it too! John, My new Swede is the most accurate big game rifle I have. It's a sample of just one but it seems I've heard this same sentiment resignated a few times. Perhaps it's due to inherent design. I would also think low production would certainly enhance the quality of the tooling in an American chambered rifle. Maybe not so much in a Tikka which is what I've got. Shod
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Yeah, I had a Ruger 77 Mark II 6.5x55 that was one of the most accurate big game rifles I've ever owned. Regret selling it too! There are a couple I wished I would have kept but that one is near the top of the list (along with my first left hand Rem 700 BDL 30-06). It was accurate with almost any bullet except the 140 gr Barnes XLC which it keyholed. But those were some weird bullets anyway........
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Shodd, my wife's Tikka 6.5x55 is very accurate as well, those Finn's know how to build them right. Almost any load will go 1"or less and it's favourite loads are better than that.
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For the 6.5x55 fans:
I have a M96, like the cartridge.
For my 50th Bday I'd like to buy a new rifle in 6.5x55, but here is the drawback with the cartridge compared to the .270 - lack of rifles.
Can anyone suggest current production rifle chambered in 6.5x55 that have a box magazine? Howa 1500s are typically deep throated, but for $330 from Whittaker's, they are a great buy if you're in the 6.5x55 market. The Howa 1500 stock aren't my cup of tea, so I put an older schnabled forearm style of B&C on mine. My rifle shoots bullets in the 129 thru 140 grain range better than the shorter/lighter bullets that I've tried.
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Jerry If you seriously want to sell the 6.5X55 send me a PM with info. If you decide to sell a Sweede let me know. Jim Rug - I promise that if I decide to sell the Swede I'll get in touch. Jerry Okay Rug - I've given this a lot of consideration and reached a decision. For NOW, I'm going to keep my Win 70 FTWT in 6.5X55 for 2 reasons. A. I've put a lot into research, Xperiments, & load development and I'm content with what I've accomplished. I may try 2-3 diff powders and ? 1 more bullet ? Time will tell. B. I have never MET or KNOWN one other hunter/shooter 'personally' who owns or ever owned a Swede. Nearly everyone said something like ..6.5 What ? OR .. WHY ? It is between my 6mm Rem and 270s so I have filled a niche. May have not needed to fill it but it is done. Also I'd take the Swede over any 30-30 etc. and I love the rifle itself. Thnx Jerry
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Best to you jwal.
I like my Swede and have never felt under gunned with it.
Ruger #3, PacNor 24in 8 twist duplicating the 1A barrel, hand whittled Ruger #1 style stock and narrow schnobler forend. Made it to fit me and it's by far my favorite. Thus the Rug3 handle. Maybe a 6.5X55 PacNor barreled Kimber 84 next? I'm not anxious but my eves are open.
The Swede just does what I like and what I want.
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