6.5 x 55 Swede

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I'll post a few representative 3 shot groups at 100yds just to give you an idea of how accurate these 6.5's can be. The first pic from top to bottom is a T3 (BLK) shooting 140gr NAB's, 2nd is a T3 (GRY) shooting 140gr NBT's, 3rd T3 (wood/SS) shooting 120gr NBT's, and 4th a Sako 85 260 shooting 120gr TTSX's. The other 2 are Win 70's shooting 140gr NPT's or 125 gr NPT's.
 

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It won't let me repost the picture but my little featherweight 6.5x55 is capable of some impressive one hole groups even with budget hunting bullets :) I love it when my spotter thinks I only hit the target once! Tried a few "match" loads but my Tikka like regular ol Hornady SSTs and Serria Game Kings. If you need more accuracy then this you are just doing it wrong.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=663791&highlight=awsome+6.5x55+load
 
Reckon the slower twist of the featherweight has anything to do with that? It is a hair slower than the Tikka.
 
Hockmike
Thanks for the tip. My problem was the bases. I just got them in yesterday and have my scope 'in', but I haven't bore sighted it yet. Can't wait to shoot it. Pics on the Sako 6.5x55 thread.
Love reading this thread though!
SDJ
you are going to have one great rifle! I hope we both enjoy it!
Greg
 
Nice pig, how much did he weigh and how did he react when the 6.5 hit him?
weighed in at just above 180 lbs. Hit it from around 120 yards and it immediately darted into thick brush. I was kinda worried I might have pulled my shot and missed. Waited about 30 minutes then went to investigate. Zero blood trail (tough hide) but I found it ten yards away in the brush dead. Single entry wound to heart/lung. No exit.
 
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