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RAS - couldn't agree with you more. The T3 should be considered a "tool" getting the job done while the M70 is an "heirloom" for the next generation in the family. Semper Fi, Homesteader.
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Other options to keep an eye out for are Sako AV & L691s in 6.5x55. I have had a few of each and they would be a great choice. I still an AV in 6.5x55 and will never part with it. It's my open terrain go-to deer/antelope rifle.
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The only one I have owned, Sako 75 Finnlite. The stock and white aluminum trigger guard is ugly, but the rifle sure shoots. Oh, and does not put snot on the side of my face when I pull the trigger.
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I had an M70 Calssic Featherweight Swede a couple years ago. The only thing wrong with it was the cartridges rattled in the magazine. I suspect USRA did not make a specific magazine box for the Swede case with its greater body taper. It fed fine though. Great rifle overall, with killer wood. Should have kept it (same old story).
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I have a Blaser R93 in 6.5x55 and it is a dream to shoot. The first 3 rounds I fired at 100 yds were almost touching (sporter weight barrel). The 120's shot a little better that the 140's. I am working up a load for the 120 tipped triple shok. These rifles are wonderfully accurate and have awesome triggers. My 12 yr old daughter shot this rifle and absolutely LOVES it. Mild recoil, low muzzle blast, and excellent accuracy have always been virtues that have made the swede popular.
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I'd own a Blaser if I had the jack, as a Krieghoff Hubertus, etc. etc. No doubt, fine arms.
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I would look at the Sako choices for "best factory".
jim +1, get an M85.
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Remington 700 Classic or Winchester 70 Featherweight.
Jeff +1! I have both, and am very pleased with their performance. Either one would make an excellent choice, if you can find one.
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Tikka T3 Hunter if you can find one. I've had the Winchester Featherweight and the Howa 1500. I think the Tikka would be the one to try next....
Tom There is one on GunBroker right now (no reserve @ $950 start) and includes a 3x10 Swarovski scope.
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Buddy has a model 70 featherweight beautiful rifle. In current production I would probably look at CZ.
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Yep, Tikka T3, Sako, whatever.....I'm sold!
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In current production I would probably look at CZ Speaking of CZ's, I still haven't found another American with this style stock. Still haven't shot it. [img]
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Shootem - I haven't seen another either. My 6.5 is the newer American stock with the ribbon checkering. Beautiful graining. There are a couple of .308s on GB now that have what looks like a limited run stock with different checkering. I think the CZ 6.5x55 is about as good as it gets without going into 4 figures - either the FS or the American.
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If I didn't already have a Featherweight 6.5 this CZ would not still be under plastic. Ought to put it up for sale but still have some thoughts about tuning the set trigger and scoping it. It's a well balanced rifle. Personally, I think CZ should consider this stock as standard.
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The only one I have, Sako 75 Finnlight.
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I have had a Tikka T-3 blue/wood since 2004/05, it wears a Swarovski AV 3x9... one vote for Tikka T-3.
If I could get my hands on an older SAKO that vote may change.
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65BR - Wow, took me a while to get back to this thread. I have several HOWA's, both barreled actions and complete rifles, and they shoot just fine. One, a .308 Win HB, dates back to when S&W imported them. Have to wonder why they would change anything in a design that simply "works". Regards, Homesteader.
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I cannot fathom a Swede NOT shooting in any rifle, inc. the Howa's, had several (223/22-250/7-08) and would own again in other calibers.
I did hear they are BACK yet again, the first run 1 in 9" ROT, second 8" IIRC, and not sure about the latest.
Perhaps they had some bad 6.5 Blanks or reamers in the past - re: specs, don't know.
I would think if Howa did a Swede to the same standard others are done, there is no reason they won't shoot .5-.7 moa, if not better.
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You write that article? FWIW, I had one, nice wood too, yet it would not shoot sub MOA for me. Looking into the bbl from end, the lands were damaged ALL the way around, about 2-3" from muzzle, as NEW from factory, as if a tool used to crown the bbl had a pilot that had ALOT of chatter, and damaged it. None the less, that was ANOTHER defective Rem that got sold by me, and another nail in the Remington coffin for ME. One of MANY 700s and 7's. I have ONE Rem 700 in my safe, inherited by a man who made me promise never to sell it, it's for my son, yet that BDL/SS has an issue when pushing the bolt that last inch into the action, it BINDS hard......... My grandfather's Model 33 .22 will always stay.
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