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Hi Asa.
Is there any value in looking at the 6.5x55 Ackley Improved? Would it produce any tangible benefits over the 'standard' 6.5?
As you know I am seriously considering the 7mm Rem. Mag. My major concern with this is barrel life. I would have to have the rifle built (probably in the US for the quality I want) and would then possibly be in a high-cost situation should there be a need to replace the barrel. I understand the life is about 2,800 rounds tops. Whereas with the 6.5 I can buy a Sako 75 Hunter in left-hand out-of-the-box. The same for their 30-06 if this is worth looking at. It does seem, however, that you are saying the 6.5x55 will cover all of my needs when you say that the Scandinavian elk is the US equivalent of a moose!
At what maximum distance do you feel the 6.5 would prove efficient for a competent shooter, bearing in mind the shock value for a clean knockdown?
Many thanks for taking the time to reply.
Is there any value in looking at the 6.5x55 Ackley Improved? Would it produce any tangible benefits over the 'standard' 6.5?
As you know I am seriously considering the 7mm Rem. Mag. My major concern with this is barrel life. I would have to have the rifle built (probably in the US for the quality I want) and would then possibly be in a high-cost situation should there be a need to replace the barrel. I understand the life is about 2,800 rounds tops. Whereas with the 6.5 I can buy a Sako 75 Hunter in left-hand out-of-the-box. The same for their 30-06 if this is worth looking at. It does seem, however, that you are saying the 6.5x55 will cover all of my needs when you say that the Scandinavian elk is the US equivalent of a moose!
At what maximum distance do you feel the 6.5 would prove efficient for a competent shooter, bearing in mind the shock value for a clean knockdown?
Many thanks for taking the time to reply.