6.5x55 semi-auto custom

johnwilliamson062 · April 16, 2013, 09:37 PM

Just an idea I had. I really like the cartridge and would love to have it in a semi-auto. What would be a possible route. DOn't want to buy an AG42 and use it. SOmeone said take a 260 Rem BAR and rechamber, but I don't think the case length is correct. The BAR goes up to 30-06, so if it uses the same action I guess it would.

Jimro · April 17, 2013, 09:51 AM

It is totally possible, but ballistically you won't gain anything over a 260 Rem or 6.5 Creedmoor.

Reaming out a 260 Rem BAR barrel is a possibility, as long as you put it on a 30-06 length action (longtrac).

Another option is rebarreling a Rem 7400 type rifle.

All of these options will cost you more than an AR-10 style rifle in 260 Rem/6.5 Creedmoor.

Sure would be a sweet recoiling hunting rifle though, a semi auto 6.5x55.

Jimro

Husqvarna · April 18, 2013, 05:23 AM

Look at benellis or h&k rifles, seen them from time to time offered in 6.5, and sauer

Pacman · April 18, 2013, 10:05 AM

Why no AG42? I have one and love it. The only downside is the fact that the cartridges get seriously dented when ejected. Other than that, it's a sweet, accurate gun.

johnwilliamson062 · April 19, 2013, 07:41 PM

Well, I am watching a few auctions for them at the moment. I heard they are a lot more expensive than other milsurp semi-autos, but that isn't panning out at the moment. If they aren't too expensive I may pick one up. I'd really like something a little lighter than a military rifle though. If I can just pick up a used 260, ream it and go, that may be the ticket. $90 a magazine is steep though.

April 16, 2013, 09:37 PM	#1
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	6.5x55 semi-auto custom Just an idea I had. I really like the cartridge and would love to have it in a semi-auto. What would be a possible route. DOn't want to buy an AG42 and use it. SOmeone said take a 260 Rem BAR and rechamber, but I don't think the case length is correct. The BAR goes up to 30-06, so if it uses the same action I guess it would.

April 17, 2013, 09:51 AM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	It is totally possible, but ballistically you won't gain anything over a 260 Rem or 6.5 Creedmoor. Reaming out a 260 Rem BAR barrel is a possibility, as long as you put it on a 30-06 length action (longtrac). Another option is rebarreling a Rem 7400 type rifle. All of these options will cost you more than an AR-10 style rifle in 260 Rem/6.5 Creedmoor. Sure would be a sweet recoiling hunting rifle though, a semi auto 6.5x55. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

April 18, 2013, 05:23 AM	#3
Husqvarna Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,000	Look at benellis or h&k rifles, seen them from time to time offered in 6.5, and sauer

April 18, 2013, 10:05 AM	#4
Pacman Member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 53	Why no AG42? I have one and love it. The only downside is the fact that the cartridges get seriously dented when ejected. Other than that, it's a sweet, accurate gun.

April 19, 2013, 07:41 PM	#5
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Well, I am watching a few auctions for them at the moment. I heard they are a lot more expensive than other milsurp semi-autos, but that isn't panning out at the moment. If they aren't too expensive I may pick one up. I'd really like something a little lighter than a military rifle though. If I can just pick up a used 260, ream it and go, that may be the ticket. $90 a magazine is steep though.