Any 6.5X55 shooters here? - Page 2

RonC · October 10, 2009, 04:47 PM

Thank you for that information, emcon5 and JohnKSa!
The manual emcon5 supplied has the wooden blank cartridge illustrated just as he said. If it is accurate at 50 meters, maybe I can get some use out of them. If it is not, then I am just out about $19 for 200 rounds.

Ron

m.p.driver · October 10, 2009, 05:08 PM

Still have 3 96's and 3 38's that i bought in the hey day.Two i bought at a local sporting good store for the princely sum of $36,the other four for $79 ,all matching and in great shape.Of course you could also buy a FN-49 or an Hakim for $79 so those days are long gone.And dont try to scare off a stray cat with the wooden projectiles,i know from experience they are lethal.

skydiver3346 · October 10, 2009, 05:38 PM

Hey MJ1,
It is definitely my favorite caliber, period. I don't have the older Swede rifles but do have one in a Blazer K95 and R93. I love to hunt with both rifles even though they are the same caliber. I love shooting single shots which is why I bought the K95. SWEET.....

Flipper 56 · October 12, 2009, 07:25 PM

My favorite rifle round, bar none. I started off with Swedish M-96 and M-38 which led me to my Tikka Hunter. I live in the Catskills and it'll take anything.

Boz07 · November 9, 2009, 01:27 PM

Here is my Schultz & Larsen M69. It is in 7.62mm NATO (notwithstanding the title of this thread!) and it has an Australian Central target micrometer rearsight in place of the original. A mount has been brazed to the left of the tang to attach it. The original rearsight was mounted on the bridge, and there are 2 tapped holes (now with screws filling them) for the Danish sight.

It shoots very accurately despite a worn barrel, but despite its weight and rubber buttplate it kicks harder than any 7.62mm bolt action I've ever shot (I used to own an Israeli K98k).

While the receiver ring has been cleaned of markings, there is still the "Gew. 98" marking on the left of the receiver, signifying that it came from a WW1 era rifle. There is a new serial number on the right side of the receiver ring.

It differs from DoctorXRing's M69 in the shape of the bolt handle and corresponding stock recess. Anyone know anything about this?

Also, has anyone got any good sources of information on these rifles to add to the Wikipedia page (now graced with DoctorXRing's excellent photos after he gave permission for their use).

Calfed · November 10, 2009, 12:12 AM

Finally scored a CG 80. Auction pic for now.

I'll post better when it arrives

MJ1 · November 10, 2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the replies

beeker77 · November 13, 2009, 03:02 PM

Okay, there's a lone 8mm down there at the bottom (Hakim).

Water-Man · November 13, 2009, 03:08 PM

Great round! Hard to beat! I use a TIKKA T3 Hunter and it's accurate and dependable.

October 10, 2009, 05:38 PM	#28
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	6.5x55: Hey MJ1, It is definitely my favorite caliber, period. I don't have the older Swede rifles but do have one in a Blazer K95 and R93. I love to hunt with both rifles even though they are the same caliber. I love shooting single shots which is why I bought the K95. SWEET.....

October 12, 2009, 07:25 PM	#29
Flipper 56 Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 165	My favorite rifle round, bar none. I started off with Swedish M-96 and M-38 which led me to my Tikka Hunter. I live in the Catskills and it'll take anything. __________________ To Err is human, To Forgive divine, But to forget is foolish.

November 10, 2009, 12:12 AM	#31
Calfed Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Posts: 295	Finally scored a CG 80. Auction pic for now. I'll post better when it arrives Last edited by Calfed; November 10, 2009 at 12:59 AM.

November 10, 2009, 10:18 AM	#32
MJ1 Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Posts: 329	Love the 6.5 Thanks for the replies

November 13, 2009, 03:02 PM	#33
beeker77 Member Join Date: July 9, 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 96	Swedes/6.5mm RULE! Okay, there's a lone 8mm down there at the bottom (Hakim). __________________ StraightShooter

October 10, 2009, 04:47 PM	#26
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 226	Thank you for that information, emcon5 and JohnKSa! The manual emcon5 supplied has the wooden blank cartridge illustrated just as he said. If it is accurate at 50 meters, maybe I can get some use out of them. If it is not, then I am just out about $19 for 200 rounds. Ron

October 10, 2009, 05:08 PM	#27
m.p.driver Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 552	Still have 3 96's and 3 38's that i bought in the hey day.Two i bought at a local sporting good store for the princely sum of $36,the other four for $79 ,all matching and in great shape.Of course you could also buy a FN-49 or an Hakim for $79 so those days are long gone.And dont try to scare off a stray cat with the wooden projectiles,i know from experience they are lethal.

November 13, 2009, 03:08 PM	#34
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Great round! Hard to beat! I use a TIKKA T3 Hunter and it's accurate and dependable.