Let's see your 6.5x55mm rifles.

trigger45 · September 1, 2014, 06:42 PM

This is my Ruger M77mkII. It's in 6.5x55mm. I recieved from my brothers widow 4 years ago.

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I'm really pumped about this rifle. Just started shooting it this year. Finally was able to touch it. It has a Bushnell 3200. His scopes kept breaking told him to get a good one and he'd only have to buy one. So he bought that one.
How many of you have a modern rifle in this caliber? Pics please lots of pics. And what powder do you use?

**44 AMP** · September 2, 2014, 10:46 AM

I have two rifles in 6.5x55mm Swede. The newest one was made in 1917. Its the Mauser.

My other one was made in 1897, and its a Norwegian Krag.

no pics, sorry, but then, they aren't the modern rifles you wanted to see, anyway...

I use IMR 4320 in the Swede, and have had very good results with the 140 & 160gr bullets.

LAH · September 2, 2014, 01:43 PM

Good looking Ruger.

Erno86 · September 2, 2014, 01:55 PM

I just bought a M96 Swedish Mauser...dated 1903, with all matching numbers. I like the accuracy and mild recoil associated with the rifle.

mete · September 2, 2014, 03:36 PM

I have a custom M98 in 6.5x55 which was my deer rifle for 25 years . Finn Aagaard called the 6.5x55 the perfect deer cartridge ! I agree !!

I still think the 140 is the perfect bullet weight .Powders like 4350 are the best for that cartridge and bullet.

Jo6pak · September 2, 2014, 05:20 PM

I often toy with the idea of getting a "modern" rifle in 6.5x55. But can't see that is will do anything that this one won't.

1917 barreled receiver. Assembled over a few years back in the early 90s. It's been my deer/coyote gun for almost 20 years.

Still, that Ruger has me thinking again...

trigger45 · September 2, 2014, 07:39 PM

I have seen a lot of m96. But your pics are welcome.

VTRich · September 2, 2014, 07:58 PM

Browning Low Wall in 6.5x55. Scope Ring Base is attached in this photo.

trigger45 · September 2, 2014, 08:48 PM

Awesome

trigger45 · September 2, 2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo6pak

I often toy with the idea of getting a "modern" rifle in 6.5x55. But can't see that is will do anything that this one won't.

1917 barreled receiver. Assembled over a few years back in the early 90s. It's been my deer/coyote gun for almost 20 years.

Still, that Ruger has me thinking again...

Get the howa 1500.

Water-Man · September 2, 2014, 11:46 PM

Mine is a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55. I purchased it five years ago.

Westcoaster · September 3, 2014, 12:14 AM

Ahhh, 6.5x55 was an itch I had to scratch a few years ago. Being a bit of a Winchester hound and a patient man I eventually found an "as new" Model 70 Classic Featherweight. Crappy picture but she is a nice rifle.

kawasakifreak77 · September 3, 2014, 12:44 AM

Nice rifles, especially that low wall! I'm of the opinion, anythig in 6.5 Swede is a darn good rifle.

My dream rifle, the one I'm piecing together now is on a 1919 Carl Gustav action. Shillen barrel, timney trigger, walnut stock & period Lyman 48 target peep.

If I could only have one rifle, it'd be a Swedish Mauser. Silenced, of course.

Bennyfatsack · September 3, 2014, 04:42 AM

Carl gustav Swedish Mauser, old school, been (sporterised) I spose, got new aftermarket stock, modern drilled and tapped leupold rings and a nasty 6-24x50 barska on it, great deer rifle good legs and pack the punch with 130 grainers. Ill post a pic when I work out how to reduce its file size
image.jpg

trigger45 · September 3, 2014, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Water-Man

Mine is a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55. I purchased it five years ago.

I'd like to see that.got a pic? I wish my bro got a tikka but the Ruger is a good rifle.

Unlicensed Dremel · September 3, 2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Model 70 Classic Featherweight.

that's the one - in 6.5x55 - that I'd sacrifice a small body part for. Nice.

That Lo-Wall is a real beauty also!

Water-Man · September 3, 2014, 04:27 PM

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trigger45 · September 3, 2014, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Water-Man

Shoot the pic one more time can't see it.

Water-Man · September 3, 2014, 04:30 PM

Having a problem. Just Google Tikka T3 Hunter. It looks the same less a scope.

trigger45 · September 3, 2014, 04:33 PM

Ok. Doing that now. What bullet you use the most?

trigger45 · September 3, 2014, 04:39 PM

That tikka is beautiful .

Water-Man · September 3, 2014, 05:00 PM

The quality of it is beautiful too. It's the most accurate rifle I've ever owned, and I've owned many.

The bullet I used for hunting (last year was my last hunting year) is a 130gr. Barnes TSX at 2950 fps. Before that I used a 140gr. Partition.

trigger45 · September 3, 2014, 09:06 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I really like the 140 gr bullets in this caliber. But it also likes the 130 gr as well.

Dannyboy53 · October 28, 2018, 08:44 AM

This is probably my favorite rifle, my Swedish M96

Don Fischer · October 28, 2018, 10:18 AM

Mine is a Mod 70 Featherweight also. Love it!

September 1, 2014, 06:42 PM	#1
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Let's see your 6.5x55mm rifles. This is my Ruger M77mkII. It's in 6.5x55mm. I recieved from my brothers widow 4 years ago. uploadfromtaptalk1409614450815.jpg I'm really pumped about this rifle. Just started shooting it this year. Finally was able to touch it. It has a Bushnell 3200. His scopes kept breaking told him to get a good one and he'd only have to buy one. So he bought that one. How many of you have a modern rifle in this caliber? Pics please lots of pics. And what powder do you use?

September 2, 2014, 10:46 AM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,804	I have two rifles in 6.5x55mm Swede. The newest one was made in 1917. Its the Mauser. My other one was made in 1897, and its a Norwegian Krag. no pics, sorry, but then, they aren't the modern rifles you wanted to see, anyway... I use IMR 4320 in the Swede, and have had very good results with the 140 & 160gr bullets. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

September 2, 2014, 01:55 PM	#4
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I just bought a M96 Swedish Mauser...dated 1903, with all matching numbers. I like the accuracy and mild recoil associated with the rifle. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

September 2, 2014, 03:36 PM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I have a custom M98 in 6.5x55 which was my deer rifle for 25 years . Finn Aagaard called the 6.5x55 the perfect deer cartridge ! I agree !! I still think the 140 is the perfect bullet weight .Powders like 4350 are the best for that cartridge and bullet. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

September 2, 2014, 05:20 PM	#6
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	I often toy with the idea of getting a "modern" rifle in 6.5x55. But can't see that is will do anything that this one won't. 1917 barreled receiver. Assembled over a few years back in the early 90s. It's been my deer/coyote gun for almost 20 years. Still, that Ruger has me thinking again... __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

September 2, 2014, 01:43 PM	#3
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Good looking Ruger.

September 2, 2014, 07:39 PM	#7
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	I have seen a lot of m96. But your pics are welcome.

September 2, 2014, 07:58 PM	#8
VTRich Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 288	Browning Low Wall in 6.5x55. Scope Ring Base is attached in this photo.

September 2, 2014, 08:48 PM	#9
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Awesome

September 2, 2014, 11:46 PM	#11
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Mine is a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5x55. I purchased it five years ago.

September 3, 2014, 12:14 AM	#12
Westcoaster Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Central BC Posts: 73	Ahhh, 6.5x55 was an itch I had to scratch a few years ago. Being a bit of a Winchester hound and a patient man I eventually found an "as new" Model 70 Classic Featherweight. Crappy picture but she is a nice rifle.

September 3, 2014, 12:44 AM	#13
kawasakifreak77 Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2007 Location: St. John, Ks. Posts: 267	Nice rifles, especially that low wall! I'm of the opinion, anythig in 6.5 Swede is a darn good rifle. My dream rifle, the one I'm piecing together now is on a 1919 Carl Gustav action. Shillen barrel, timney trigger, walnut stock & period Lyman 48 target peep. If I could only have one rifle, it'd be a Swedish Mauser. Silenced, of course. __________________ Looking for oddball ammo. Tracers, AP, whatcha got?

September 3, 2014, 04:42 AM	#14
Bennyfatsack Member Join Date: August 11, 2014 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 77	Carl gustav Swedish Mauser, old school, been (sporterised) I spose, got new aftermarket stock, modern drilled and tapped leupold rings and a nasty 6-24x50 barska on it, great deer rifle good legs and pack the punch with 130 grainers. Ill post a pic when I work out how to reduce its file size image.jpg Last edited by Bennyfatsack; September 4, 2014 at 06:30 PM.

September 3, 2014, 04:27 PM	#17
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	deleted

September 3, 2014, 04:30 PM	#19
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Having a problem. Just Google Tikka T3 Hunter. It looks the same less a scope.

September 3, 2014, 04:33 PM	#20
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Ok. Doing that now. What bullet you use the most?

September 3, 2014, 04:39 PM	#21
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	That tikka is beautiful .

September 3, 2014, 05:00 PM	#22
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	The quality of it is beautiful too. It's the most accurate rifle I've ever owned, and I've owned many. The bullet I used for hunting (last year was my last hunting year) is a 130gr. Barnes TSX at 2950 fps. Before that I used a 140gr. Partition.

September 3, 2014, 09:06 PM	#23
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 322	Thanks for all the replies. I really like the 140 gr bullets in this caliber. But it also likes the 130 gr as well.

October 28, 2018, 10:18 AM	#25
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Mine is a Mod 70 Featherweight also. Love it!

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