Author Topic: 6.5 Swede (Read 576 times)

Ruskin · « **on:** July 31, 2003, 08:30:34 AM »

I would like a carbine barrel in the 6.5 Swede; however, TC says the pressure is too high. I doubt that the round would be too hot. Any experience?

onesonek · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2003, 12:46:41 PM »

If you're talking a carbine barrel for the Contender? The 6.5x55 is too hot!! (The mfgr is generally right on such matters). onesonek

DesertRam · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2003, 03:56:35 AM »

In a Contender you'd be over pressure for sure. The Swede is pretty much equivalent to a .260 Remington, and you sure don't see those in a Contender. If you really want a 6.5mm on a Contender, look into something like the 6.5TCU (.223 necked up) or the 6.5JDJ.

If you've got an Encore, there's no reason not to go for the Swede. I've got a bolt gun in 6.5X55 and would love a 20-22" barrel for my Encore to go with it.

onesonek · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:48:19 PM »

I never gave a thought till DR brought it up. But a 6.5 BRM by EABCO, would be another option. It's plenty for deer out to 300yds. If I remember right the 6.5 JDJ, has a 225 Win. parent case. The BRM uses a 30-30. I believe the two are similar in performance, with maybe a slight edge for the BRM. And neither are far behind the 6.5 Swede factory loads.

onesonek