May 2, 2017, 10:13 AM | #26 |
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Do yourself a favor and don't get a 96 Mauser. I have the 6.5x55in a Mod 70 Ftr Wt and it darn near runs with my 6.5x06! You can't do that with a 96 Mauser. I paid close to $800 for it brand new so I would expect in the used market it would be quite a bit less. Until you get used to it, cock on closing is a bummer, for me any way. Other than the 96 though, doesn't seem like a lot of them are around! Worth looking for though. I had one made for my X. got a Parker-Hale 12000 in 25-06 and had the bolt face opened to except the 6.5x55 and added a Shilen 23" barrel. Ended up all together running about $700, I'd do that again!
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May 2, 2017, 04:20 PM | #27 | |
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I had a restocked carbine years ago, stupidly sold it. Currently have a like new looking 96 made in 1917. You can have that one, if you want it, but I'm not letting it go cheap.
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If you really want an ... uncommon Swede, I have a Krag in 6.5x55mm. 3 digit serial # made in 1897. It has been sporterized, probably close to 100 years ago...make me an offer...
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May 6, 2017, 11:26 PM | #28 |
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6.55 Swede is a great cartridge... guess I am glad I got my M96 while the getting was good.
I would lean towards a CZ if I was in the modern market. |
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