Anyone got a 6.5x55 Swede?

[reddot]

I just took possession of a 6.5x55 Swede barrel for my Encore and was wondering if anyone out there has real world experince with it in a Contender or Encore.  I was going to get a .260 Rem. but this came along so I bought it.  The barrel is  15 3/4"  and I would like to use Nosler 120 gr. BT's in it, if I they will group, started out around 2700 or so.  How much difference can there be in this and the .260 Rem. or the 6.5 JDJ.  Enlighten me.

[deerstalker]

I've got one in a Ruger and the 120gr. bt works great. I load 37.5 grs of AA#2200 with the 120gr bt, at around 2750fps. Have taken a lot of deer with this round, and none walked away, dropped on the spot. Rick..

[Rick]

I have one in a VVCG 14" tube. When loaded with 120gr ballistic tips and H4895 and I do my part it will shoot dime size groups at a hundred yards.
  I also recently traded a factory 30-06 to Edstcs for a factory 260rem in a 15" tube. I have not yet had a chance to play with this one.......come on spring and warmer weather!!!! :roll:
 Rick

[DesertRam]

I've got a Sako L691 that loves the 120/140 grain Barnes XLCs over RL19.  I won't post the load cuz it's a bit hot compared to most manuals, but it's what Barnes recommends.  It's more than you need in a pistol barrel!  I think you'll like the "Swede", I've enjoyed mine.  Nice mild mannered cartridge that gets the job done.

[Greyfox]

for all practical purposes the 6.5 swede and the 260 Rem are twins. If I recall from Ken Water's book, the swede holds a tiny bit more case capacity, so you can use swede data for the 260 in all but max loads. I have hunted with the 260 in a 24" Encore for the last two deer seasons and have taken 4 with it. I love the way it shoots and virtually no recoil.
I think you'll like the swede.

Rick