The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 30-06 vs 6.5x55 versatility

Rustle in the Bushes · September 20, 2012, 11:04 PM

well, the sako I'm looking at has a 10" twist rate.

Im gonna be a one rifle guy for a good while, especially if I buy this sako $$$.

Think that Im gonna get decent accuracy out of this thing with recoil akin to the 6.5? If I can get an '06 and have decent low recoil performance, then be able to push out a 180-200gr for "game day" on an elk or something. Well, Id have it made.

My question is what am I giving up by not getting a 6.5 vs downloading a 30-06 for deer and range usage.

September 20, 2012, 11:04 PM	#13
Rustle in the Bushes Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Location: Canada- West Posts: 175	well, the sako I'm looking at has a 10" twist rate. Im gonna be a one rifle guy for a good while, especially if I buy this sako $$$. Think that Im gonna get decent accuracy out of this thing with recoil akin to the 6.5? If I can get an '06 and have decent low recoil performance, then be able to push out a 180-200gr for "game day" on an elk or something. Well, Id have it made. My question is what am I giving up by not getting a 6.5 vs downloading a 30-06 for deer and range usage.