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I would agree with what most have already stated. It is a short vice long action choice. Second issues is what will the rifle be used for? The Swede will handle the heavier bullets better than the 260. 140 on down then no real differance. One of my 6.5's is the "other one" a 6.5X57. Even with a longer case only about 75fps differance between it and a 6.5X55.

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I shoot a 6.5x55 and have had very good luck with the 120 grn TSX. This over a book max. load of RL-19 for just under 3000fps.
Put a 250# mule deer on the ground after 3 steps. Lots of internal damage. Have yet to try the 125 grn Nosler Partition. Really a lot of fun at the range to shoot this T3 Tikka. Very accurate and light recoil makes this a joy to shoot. My son's neighbor is from South Africa and he says they are very popular in hunting antelope up to and including 500lbs. Underated killing power here in the States. Buckfever1

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This last summer I was at the range with another member who had a .260. We talked about reloading and he was very familiar with his caliber and various powders. After a great time talking he surmized that there was about a 2 grain additional amout of powder in the 6.5x55 accounting fo around a Max. of 75 fps if bothe loaded to Max. he used his .260 for deer and liked 120-130grn. bullets for them. Was a really nice lightweight Model 7 Remington that was a shooter. Good day at the range. There has been a lot of talk about 6.5x55 and long action. I have experienced that the longer action allows a longer COL coupled with a standard long action magazine. I also have a Tikka T3 30-06 and I can use the magazines from each for each, nice back up. The mono metal bullets will be long for size and the long action is nice. I have never had a short action bolt so it is normal for me. My Tikka T3's shoot Nosler Partition pretty good but not near as good as Barnes TSX and Accubond. Just my guns. I used to use a lot of Partinos in other rifles I have and they were always a very good on game bullet, maybe one of the best.
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I have 2 Tikka T3's in 6.5x55. They have become my favorite hunting rifles for deer and hogs and I have several other "higher quality" guns in 270 win, 308, 7mm-08 and 30-06. I shoot several different bullets, 140 Berger hunting VLDs, 140 SGKs, 140 and 125 NPT's. All have disposed of game swiftly. The T3's are light weight, scary accurate, great trigger at 2lbs (easily user adjustable), slick bolt operation and a pleasure to shoot. I don't reload but have a friend who is willing for a small fee. We've had good success with RE22 for 140's and H4831SC for 120's and 130's.


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Originally Posted by 65BR
. . . I would ask yourself OP:

Do 'I' like short actions, or no preference?
Do I WANT to shoot the 156-160?
Do I want/need factory ammo? Both made, Lapua via NORMA is loaded to safe max pressures, others not. . .


OR,

Just do like most 6.5 enthusiasts and get a rifle (or two) in each caliber and enjoy! grin

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Wow! Beautiful rifles OrangeOkie. Thanks for sharing.


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6.5X55, we have 3 in the house the .260 was sold. Tikka T3 in 6.5X55 is a truely lovely rifle. GRF

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I have one - .260 Rem and 4 - 6.5x55 Swedes. All shoot as well as I do but guess which one I like best . . .


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Orange Okie: W O W ! That Atkinson Custom 6.5 is one of the best looking rifles I've seen in a while. G O R G E O U S!!

I really am not into California stocks but, that one floats my boat. Out of curiosity & if you don't mind telling me:

1. How long is the barrell?

2. What does the rifle weight?

3. What style of SAFETY? can't tell from pic.

IF I owned that gun I'd be AFRAID to hunt it. I wouldn't want to SCRATCH it.

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I know both are a tough decision as both are very fine rifles but being as I was shooting a swede befor the 260 Rem. was ever put on the table and one of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned was an ol military 1900 Gustav swede with the original step barrel shortened to 22" and recrowned will leave me with memories not to be forgotten about wonderful rifles..........


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Originally Posted by JWALL
Orange Okie: W O W ! That Atkinson Custom 6.5 is one of the best looking rifles I've seen in a while. G O R G E O U S!!

I really am not into California stocks but, that one floats my boat. Out of curiosity & if you don't mind telling me:

1. How long is the barrell?

2. What does the rifle weight?

3. What style of SAFETY? can't tell from pic.

IF I owned that gun I'd be AFRAID to hunt it. I wouldn't want to SCRATCH it.

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Thanks for the compliments. It is my favorite rifle in the safe, and it has alot of competition! grin

Barrel length is 23.5"
Weight is 8 lbs
Safety is Mod 70 Win/Kimber mauser style


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The 6.5x55 will be around when the 260 has joined the 8mm remmag,
7mm and 30 SAUM and all the other silly marketing driven cartridges that have no reason to be on the "what's that "pile.

6.5x55 load data is based on the type 94 and 96 Mausers not modern guns. It holds a lot more powder in a properly throated long action, therefore is faster. The loads we shoot with Berger VLDs wouldn't even fit in a short action !

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Top 6.55x55, bottom 22-06... a bit more class than any 260, especially since the 6.5x55 is built on a National Match action.
Each will turn 80 next year.

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trying to figure out why i would get a swede if the 260 does essentially the same thing in a smaller action...the swede doesnt take advantage of its action length with substanially more case capacity


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Originally Posted by 65BR


Never thought when a kid, my beloved 270 round would later be viewed by me as BORING.....that said it never stopped doing what it does well.




Gimme boredom......if I want "excitement", rifle cartridges ain't where I'll look....I'd rather go hunting,among other things. smile

That said, I'd take the 6.5 Swede...I never "got" the short action thingy....It ranks right there with variable scopes for me.

Boss Lady, nice rifles!




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Gotta say, I'm an unabashed fan of the Swede. To my way of thinking comparing the Swede to the .260 Rem is like comparing my girlfriend (triathlete, classical ballerina, MBA, CMA, lover of robust, dry red wines and drop-dead beautiful)to Rosie O'Donnell.


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I don't know if joe-public will support the 260rem enough to keep it around in the long-term???

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The .260 has been around a long time. Remington wouldn't have legitimized it if it wasn't a winner.

If nothing else, it's use in competition out to 1,000 yards will keep it alive.


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Where do you find the "substantially more case capacity" that you speak of?

The 260 holds 54 grains of H2O and the 6.5x55 holds 56 grains of H2O. What is a 2 grains capacity advantage, 3.57%, going to get you?

Assuming that the 1 to 4 velocity increase to case capacity increase rule of thumb is accurate, a 3.57% increase in case capacity would calculate to a velocity increase potential of 0.89%.

At 3,000 fps, 0.89% is 26.7 fps. Fast barrel verses slow barrel verses higher/lower outside temperature verses ???? territory.

Love the 6.5x55, currently have 9 of them, but the numbers don't lie. The only reasons that I, personally, would opt for the 6.5x55 over the 260 are:

A. The rifle that I want isn't available in 260.
B. I must be able to shoot bullets over 140 grains without having to seat them more deeply into the case. COAL issues you know.
C. I was going to use it in Europe or Africa, where 260 ammo probably isn't commonly available and the 6.5x55 Norma and RWS is more probably available.

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If I'm not mistaken, the 260rem was introduce in 1997? So it's only been about 13 years, that's not along time to me.

The 7mm-08 came out in 1980 or thereabouts? So it's been around about 30 years and starting to have some success.

I dunno, perhaps the 260rem will make it? The 6.5mm doesn't have a good track here in the U.S.

I think if remington promoted it better, things would/could be different.

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BobinNH: I wonder where some get the idea that the 270 is boring?

From MIDWAY alone there are TWELVE diff. bullets weights in diff. configurations from diff. makers available. From 85 gr (more than 1) --180 gr Woodies. .277 cal.

That ought to be enough to keep someone burning a lot of powder and popping a lot of caps, for diff. purposes.

I DON'T say that to DETRACT from the 6.5; I'm seriously considering getting one for VARIETY if nothing else.

I am looking for a 260 but haven't found it in a rifle I want yet. I know I like my Tikka and it's available in 6.5 for a pretty reasonable price.

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