6.5 x 55

[Kachok]

I have not had any trouble finding good ammo/brass/bullets for the 6.5x55 in my area. Heck ammo is cheaper then any of my other centerfire rifles ($13 a box). Reloading dies were streight off the shelf and my local gun store, and reloading data is available form every manual I have seen thus far. I use regular old RL22 (140gr) and IMR4350 (120gr) for most of my loads. Not a difficult round to live with IMHO.

 

[coug]

rye you have a good point.i had mine made with a 28" so i could take full advantage. but if i wanted a shorty i would go with the 6.5x47 now that marines use it the army will soon also. so that means cheap ammo. plus it is an outstanding round.

 

[Kachok]

When did the Marines adopt the 6.5x47? I have been out for quite some time now but never even heard rumor of that. The 6.5x47 is a ballistic twin to the 6.5x55, I think it is great that even 120 years after it's creation we are still copying the old Sweed Just goes to show what a great caliber it is. Flat shooting, hard hitting, minimal recoil, and easy to work up exellent handloads.