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Old December 24, 2017, 02:53 PM   #26
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I was referring to the ones made by howa.
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Old December 24, 2017, 09:54 PM   #27
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Not sure if you are referring to the 6.5x55 in general or those made by Howa.

My brother had a push feed Winchester featherweight in 6.5 x 55 that was problematic. The source of his irritation was a chamber cut with a very long leade to accommodate long round nose 160 grain bullets. He just couldn't get it to like 120 grain bullets.

A Howa in 6.5 Creedmoor won't have that issue.
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Old December 24, 2017, 10:51 PM   #28
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My brother had a push feed Winchester featherweight in 6.5 x 55 that was problematic. The source of his irritation was a chamber cut with a very long leade to accommodate long round nose 160 grain bullets. He just couldn't get it to like 120 grain bullets.
Can't speak to the push feed as mine is a newer CRF and I hand-loaded some 140 grain with no issues. Each rifle has it's personality.

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Old December 25, 2017, 10:16 PM   #29
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Both are solid choices, I own one off each in heavy barrel format. If I had to pick one in regular contour barrel it would be the weatherby. I think it has a more classic look to go along with the 24" barrel. I've handled both and while I didn't purchase either, I liked the vanguard better.
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