Author Topic: Wanted 6.5x55 (Read 1013 times)

jim21 · « **on:** May 07, 2006, 04:21:28 PM »

I just pick-up a Howa 1500 in 6.5x55 from Wallymart.I had to special order it and it took 6weeks.My son seen it and next thing I knew he claimed it.He said it shoots great and the bolt action is so fine.I would like to get another Howa,but then again I would like to get a different brand,at a reasonable price.Whats out there in that 6.5x55? :-)I really
dont want a Remington...

257 roberts · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2006, 06:24:40 PM »

Winchester 70 Featherweight and Ruger 77MKII

james · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2006, 05:46:01 AM »

You can watch for a Swedish Mod 96 or 38 that has been sporterized. I picked up a Kimber sporterized Carl Gustav swede that has a timey trigger. I also have a 6.5 x 55 barrel for my encore that I really like.
james

killdeer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2006, 06:30:15 AM »

CZ...........European Rifle , European Chambering

one eye joe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2006, 01:58:22 PM »

CZ, Tikka, Ruger, maybe NEF

Brithunter · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2006, 08:21:49 PM »

I think that almost all European makers chamber the 6.5x55 Swedish cartridge

not sure about the US firms though..............sorry.

j two dogs · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2006, 07:14:32 AM »

You can pick up a mauser fairly cheap, and either have a smith do the work or you and your son could do the project. Not really that hard Midway has aftermarket drop-in trigger relatively cheap. They also sell some boyds stock for 96 mausers. When you were finished it would not be just some gun purchased but a memory, to go with the hunt. Check out my humble attempt on custom guns "Sweet Swede" and I am no smith
but I am entirely satisfied, I was already offered 600 for the gun but turned it down simple because you can't buy the memory.

Mikey · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2006, 01:33:27 PM »

two dogs - you did a fabulous job on that Sweet Swede of yours and you are absolutely correct about 'the memory' of hunting with a rifle you custom worked yourself - it stays with ya forever. JMHO. Mikey.

jim21 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2006, 04:36:55 PM »

I went to every sporting goods store within a 75mile radius.I could'nt find any 6.5x55 in any firearm near me with out special ordering it.I decided on a Ruger Mark II,stanless,.260caliber.And it will still take a week to get it.

Slamfire · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2006, 04:38:56 PM »

I don't think I'd class that as a second choice. :-D