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HunterJim- man I like the feel of that lil Hawkey bolt action RCM, now if it was in a standard cal like an 06 or so I'd probably be thinking long and hard.
Spose I could always just have the standard tube abbreciated?
Dober Dober, THe RCM Hawkeye is a handy little rifle, but it definitely is a short action. When I compare it side by side with the Hawkeye African it is like big brother and little brother. The RCM feels like my Steyr Scout, so I think the package will be great for hunting. Montana applications close today, and I mailed in for a combination license this time around. At least this time I have a preference point. Last year I had to get on the elk alternates list when I didn't draw a deer license. The RCM will definitely work in the timber for elk. jim
LCDR Jim Dodd, USN (Ret.)
"If you're too busy to hunt, you're too busy."
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Ryan, you are going to get at most about 50-60 fps with this improved cartridge, maybe less. Case trimming will almost cease, which is huge. I have a bunch of improved rifles, but mostly because they are way cool as DZ says and I hate case trimming. I also like having something few have.
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I see Howa is offering the Model 1500 in 6.5x55mm this
year. A fellow gunhead showed me a 6.5RM Ruger 77 that he
picked up in a trade a couple of days ago. It's one of the
older ones, so he'll probably move it on down the road.
I also see Remington 673s in 6.5RM getting cheaper and
cheaper. I think I'll buy a Howa if I want another 6.5.
Any of you guys owned a Howa before? Regards, Jericho
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I agree with sambubba. The 6.5x257 AI is way cool, especialy a 140gr Berger sticking out like a javelin. Practicallity dictates a 6.5x55, but what fun is that?
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Robert E. Howard
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Not one mention of a 6.5 Ruger. One's on the way.  Jim
Just my opinion ......and I have so few.
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short action = 260 Rem (I love mine!)
long action = 6.5-06
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![[Linked Image]](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/HunterJim/65-06Berger.jpg) The 6.5-'06 with the 130 gr Berger VLD bullet -- they look supersonic just sitting there! jim
LCDR Jim Dodd, USN (Ret.)
"If you're too busy to hunt, you're too busy."
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Like several members have said it is hard to go wrong with a 6.5 in any round I have settled on the 6.5x55 as my favorite I have a Sako two sauers and a Blaser in the 6.5x55 have had a few 260s and 6.5x57s but the 6.5x55 and me really get along well.
I did recently purchase a 6.5x68 recently but have had no time to mess with it.
There are no fleas on the 9.3s.
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I'm gonna take a CZ 550 American in 6.5 Swede that I've been playing with along with me this fall chasing pronghorn. The bob always goes, but I wanna also see something fall to the Swede.
It's you and the bullet, and all the rest is secondary.
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Puddle, Somehow I knew that was going to be the case. Best Regards
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How bout . . .
6.5X257
260
6.5X55
Some spelling errors can be corrected by a vowel movement.
~ MOLON LABE ~
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Either the 6.5x55 "Swede" or the .260 Remington (a .308 case necked down to .264"). Either one is a more than "adequate" big game cartridge within their range for non-dangerous game. 
It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...
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If I was going to wildcat the 6.5/.375 Ruger would be my choice. Not one mention of a 6.5 Ruger. One's on the way. Jim Eh?
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Coyote Hunter yes I apologize and I missed 7STW's also. Maybe it should have been in Braille. LOL
Jim
P.S. I'm going to use 7mm Dakota brass it may mean less work.
Just my opinion ......and I have so few.
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