rgs1975
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This caliber has really caught my eye as of late. Don't have anything chambered in it though...yet.
Let's see what you guys got
Let's see what you guys got
Let's see your 6.5x55's
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No can do. I'm in the very early stages of creating one of the world's rarest firearms, a left-hand bolt action 6.5 Swede. It'll be a custom gun with only the action being retained from the donor.
It's possible to get a Mauser G3 in LHB 6.5 X 55, but the ticket's gonna run around $4,000.00. I'd prefer to get a gun made for me, and probably some less expensvie too.
The donor is a Tikka standard length LHB. New 22" barrel, and ditch the synthetic stock. I haven't yet bought a blank for the stock maker to start on, but that'll be done shortly.
Over a decade ago, I bought my son his first hunting rifle for his 16th birthday. It was a Remington 700 Classic in 6.5 Swede. We've been reloading for it since then. I also fell in love with the cartridge & have been looking for a gun of my own since that time. I finally just bit the bullet & decided to have one made as finding something I could afford just wasn't gonna happen.
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No can do. I'm in the very early stages of creating one of the world's rarest firearms, a left-hand bolt action 6.5 Swede. It'll be a custom gun with only the action being retained from the donor.
It's possible to get a Mauser G3 in LHB 6.5 X 55, but the ticket's gonna run around $4,000.00. I'd prefer to get a gun made for me, and probably some less expensvie too.
The donor is a Tikka standard length LHB. New 22" barrel, and ditch the synthetic stock. I haven't yet bought a blank for the stock maker to start on, but that'll be done shortly.
Over a decade ago, I bought my son his first hunting rifle for his 16th birthday. It was a Remington 700 Classic in 6.5 Swede. We've been reloading for it since then. I also fell in love with the cartridge & have been looking for a gun of my own since that time. I finally just bit the bullet & decided to have one made as finding something I could afford just wasn't gonna happen.
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I've got an eye out for a Swedish Mauser. Ammo prices are a bit high, but then again so's everything lately. Figured I'd reload anyway.
I'd really like to use it for silhouettes at the local range. I just want a good rifle with open sights.
Vaarok: That is beautiful.
I'd really like to use it for silhouettes at the local range. I just want a good rifle with open sights.
Vaarok: That is beautiful.
lionking
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JesseL
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My hacked up Swede. Started by Grandad and finished by me.
Cock-on-open
Bent bolt
Winchester style safety
Timney trigger
Douglas barrel
Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
etc.
Cock-on-open
Bent bolt
Winchester style safety
Timney trigger
Douglas barrel
Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
etc.
hillosipuli
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Yosemite**Sam
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I can't show them now, but I too am rather fond of this caliber. Light recoil and fairly accurate with 140's. I own three 6.5x55's which are hunting rifles.
1) Kimber sporterized 96 mauser, electoless nickle plated, synthetic stock.
2) Winchester M70, featherweight, walnut, blue.
3) Whitworth, mark x, maple, matte black.
1) Kimber sporterized 96 mauser, electoless nickle plated, synthetic stock.
2) Winchester M70, featherweight, walnut, blue.
3) Whitworth, mark x, maple, matte black.
skinewmexico
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I don't have a pic, mine is just a standard Savage 110.
USSR
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M70 Classic CRF Action
28" Fluted Obermeyer AMU Contour 1-8.5" twist Barrel
McMillan Prone Stock
SpeedLock firing pin and spring
Williams steel one-piece bottom metal
Badger 20MOA Base
TPS Tactical Rings
Sightron S11 6-24x42 Scope
Built by Terry Cross (KMW)
25MOA from a 100 yard zero to 1k.
Don
Float Pilot
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Three of mine are rather partial to 160 grain Hornadys...
Since the Doc said I should not be shooting Magnum rifles for extended range sessions and matches anymore,,, I am thinking about selling off somethng and buying a Swede CG 63 for target work..
Since the Doc said I should not be shooting Magnum rifles for extended range sessions and matches anymore,,, I am thinking about selling off somethng and buying a Swede CG 63 for target work..
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jrfoxx
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My 1900 M96 Carl Gustov's Swede Mauser 6.5x55
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oneounceload
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my little swede carbine loves to shoot Sierra 120's behind 3031...if I do MY part, with an old Burris 4x mini, it will group 1" or less at 100 yards with light recoil....shoots better than my model 7 in 7-08 which is ballistically equal for all intensive purposes....mine was made in 1907....
Hokkmike
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Here you go:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...le_243.jpg/800px-Sako_Finnlight_Rifle_243.jpg
Absolutely my favorite caliber and this in my "dream rifle".
Try 45 grains of 4350 with a 120 grain ballistic tip. Close to 3000 FPS at the muzzle and sub 1" MOA at 100 yards. Great for groundhogs and deer alike.
If I had to keep one gun, this is it!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...le_243.jpg/800px-Sako_Finnlight_Rifle_243.jpg
Absolutely my favorite caliber and this in my "dream rifle".
Try 45 grains of 4350 with a 120 grain ballistic tip. Close to 3000 FPS at the muzzle and sub 1" MOA at 100 yards. Great for groundhogs and deer alike.
If I had to keep one gun, this is it!
hillosipuli
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To viking499
Forgot to put in the specs... sorry.
Newer rifle is made by a Finnish custom gunsmith, mr.Jyri Jalonen (www.jalonen.fi , also english version available).
JJ-90 action and trigger, Lothar Walther 650mm barrel. Laminated stock by mr.Antero Lauronen (also in Finland - surprise...)
6,5x55 performance with factory loads is limited mainly because of the old swedish mauser actions widely in use with this caliber. Using stronger actions, the values start to look different.
Having said that - you just got to love those sweet M96's...
Forgot to put in the specs... sorry.
Newer rifle is made by a Finnish custom gunsmith, mr.Jyri Jalonen (www.jalonen.fi , also english version available).
JJ-90 action and trigger, Lothar Walther 650mm barrel. Laminated stock by mr.Antero Lauronen (also in Finland - surprise...)
6,5x55 performance with factory loads is limited mainly because of the old swedish mauser actions widely in use with this caliber. Using stronger actions, the values start to look different.
Having said that - you just got to love those sweet M96's...
USSR
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Yep! My Match rifle, built on a strong Winchester M70 action, likes to propel 139gr Lapua Scenars at 2950fps using Vihtavouri N160 and Lapua brass.
Don
here's my CZ 550 FS in 6.5 x 55:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/ushunter/CZ 550 FS/IMG_0836.jpg
Great caliper, great shooting gun!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/ushunter/CZ 550 FS/IMG_0836.jpg
Great caliper, great shooting gun!
Yosemite**Sam
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I hear ya CB. I wish that I had the time. As of now I'm 4 years away from retirement and hoping to do more shooting than teaching. On the other hand I've got 2 custom built tack drivers. One in 223 that loves 70 grain rockets and the other in 308 that spits 168's into nice little groups. If I do my part both are capable sub 1/2" groups @ 100 yards.
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