Who makes a modern 6.5x55?

[Wincheringen]

I have a Ruger No.1 A in 6.5x55 that Lipsey's had built a few years ago that is a fine shooter. I'm a pretty big fan of .25/06s so the 6.5x55 is right with it in terms of recoil and game usage. I also have a 6.5 Creedmoor in a purpose built target rifle and it is a very capable cartridge. I'm tempted by the new Hawkeye Predator which has the awesome two stage trigger in it.

 

[6mm Remington]

Straight from the Montana Rifle Company. You can get both the 6mm Remington and the 6.5x55 if you want and this is the amount it would cost. It's not a lot more than the rounds they more commonly chamber for.

Hi David,

Thanks for your support, the prices would be as followed:

ASR- Blued for either caliber $1470.00. Plus shipping

X2 – Stainless for either caliber $1499.00. Plus shipping

Thanks,


Sincerely,

Larry


Larry Craven

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[Jimbeaux82]

Tikka, CZ, Howa all make nice, modern, reasonably priced rifles in 6.5 x 55

 

[nvbroncrider]

Ruger is chambering in a #1.

 

[rmarshall]

thanks guys for the replies, all good info, I really like the 6.5 cartridges, I shoot a limited run ruger hawkeye stainless 260 rem, It's a great rifle, just looking at other options for another one. the creedmoore sounds pretty good, as the old sweed does. What about Forbes rifles, I see they are or were making a 6.5 Swedish, 24" barrel with a 1-8 twist. Are they any good? Seen some pretty good reviews. thanks again

 

[JohnD386]

I picked up a Browning X Bolt Hunter in 6.5x55 from Grices Gun Shop in PA. It was a limited run. I've been very pleased with it. It loves Nosler Trophy Grade Ammo. They may still have some.

 

[SJB358]

Nice! Great score!!

Any pictures of the rifle. Sounds like a sweetheart.

Your reminding me on how much I've been slacking with the little Featherweight I've got kicking around.

 

[257 Ackley]

rmarshall - your .260 is a great cartridge and the Creedmore or Swede will not do much if anything more than it does with similar weight bullets. What you need to do is get a 6.5 barrel burner like a .264 WM to see much improvement in velocities. A 140 grain bullet in all three of the smaller calibers will be in the 2560 - 2660 FPS. The same bullet in one of the bigger cases will skip along around 3200 FPS. :grin:

 

[Mighty Peace]

I kick myself for not buying a mint Sako m75ss 6.5x55 I seen last year. Would of been great for the collection and a rifle for one of my boys.

 

[6mm Remington]

I kick myself for not buying a mint Sako m75ss 6.5x55 I seen last year. Would of been great for the collection and a rifle for one of my boys.

Yes you should be beaten about the head and shoulders for that one!

 

[DrMike]

I kick myself for not buying a mint Sako m75ss 6.5x55 I seen last year. Would of been great for the collection and a rifle for one of my boys.

Heartache for each of us as we live in the "might have been." Should be a thread on the one that got away.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Oh Lord! Don't make me live those over again?

 

[ElmerThud]

Lovely cal/cartridge. I have friends here in the UK with modern SE chamberings and they certainly do knock over the stags through the season.
Accurate and more than enough stopping power with a 120 or 140gn pill.

Sako 85 Finnlite's, Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter and Sauer rifles appear to be particular favourites this side of the pond. ATB ET