which is the better cartridge in long range work

[Zak Smith]

6.5x55 when loaded in a modern rifle will beat .308, 7.5 Swiss, and 6.5x47 Lapua at long-range due to high BC and/or higher velocity. It should be able to shoot a 139-142 gr match bullets (BC around 0.59 to 0.61) at 2900-3050 fps.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Indeed it will. But in military rifles, with their long throats (intended for a 160 grain round nose bullet), it doesn't achieve optimum accuracy.

So it really depends on intended use and standards for performance. A purpose-built long range rifle will be better than a century old military surplus rifl;e.

 

[USSR]

6.5x55 when loaded in a modern rifle will beat .308, 7.5 Swiss, and 6.5x47 Lapua at long-range due to high BC and/or higher velocity. It should be able to shoot a 139-142 gr match bullets (BC around 0.59 to 0.61) at 2900-3050 fps.

I have loaded the 139-142gr bullets in 6.5x55 to 2950fps for years in my Winchester M70 Match Rifle. The barrel is a 28" Obermeyer. With those high BC bullets, there is simply no need to push them any harder than that.

Don

 

[redbullitt]

Definitely I would go for the 6.5

 

[vaupet]

Thanks for al the info.
I'm checking at my favorite hardware store to day to check on ammo availability and prices.
I think i'm "falling in love" with the Unique Alpine rifle, which is bad news for my bank account (4500 euros + 2400 euros for a nice Schmidt & Bender pmII = ±10000 $)
Also, I learned that there is a chooting range out to 1200 metres in Germany, not to for from where I live, so I shure like a rifle and ammo that goes out to 1000 m.
greetings

Peter