.308 vs. 6.5x55.... Limits?

[Bartledan]

So I'm wondering... Where does one cartridge take you that the other doesn't?

I have both, and a pile of others, naturally.

Come on hunting season! These darn "vs." threads can only kill so much time.

 

[bcsteve]

I can't think of a situation where I would use one and no the other. My strictly personal choice is the 6.5x55.

 

[deerfarmer]

Having one of each, I've been pondering this question myself. I've always felt my .308 had an edge but not sure if it really does at the end of the day.

 

[kamlooky]

If little is good and bigger is better, then I pick the .308win

 

[kennymo]

Much as I love my .308, I'd pick the 6.5x55 if I had to decide between the two...

 

[Tengoo]

6.5x55 -- Less recoil, longer action, excellent performance on all but largest game.
.308Win --a little more recoil [manageable just the same], shorter action, excellent performance on all but the largest game.

That's my take on it.... Yer gonna do fine with whichever you choose. I think it comes down to how much you like the rifle you're shooting.

 

[samsplacci71]

I own a tack driver Remington 700 in 308 Varmint barrel wearing an AICS AX Chassis, 2k in this rifle so far. I find Remington to be ammo sensitive in my experience. I also have a 100 year old Swede M96 sporter wearing a 30 yr old Bushnell fixed 4x scope from Tradex that I have 350$ invested that shoots as accurate. I recommend the 6.5x55mm cartridge. the trajectory is almost identical to the 300 WinMag. Get yourself a Tikka T3 chambered in 6.5x55mm, you won't regret it. You can also get 156gr cartridges for larger game.

 

[The Kurgan]

If I had the choice, this would be my order of preference, knowing that all 5 would get the job done, well:

1. 7x57 (substitute 7mm-08 if not reloading)
2. 6.5x55
3. 30-06 (a bit more recoil than I would like, otherwise, it would be number 1)
4. 308
5. 270

Just as an aside, a short action is not a game changer for me in a hunting rifle.

 

[stubblejumper]

I much prefer the 6.5x55.

 

[dead meat]

While the 308 win is a great target round it has been said "anybody that would hunt with a 308 would fornicate with sheep". It wasn't me that came up with that statement i just happen to agree with it.

 

[Elkaholic22]

I also am a fan of the 6.5x55 and those magical 140gr noslers

 

[Salty]

neck the 308 down to 264. And you can get such spec'd lapua brass, thank me later.

 

[dgradinaru]

I prefer the 6.5x55 due to low recoil and kills just as good as the 308. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot anything up to moose. Like the saying goes, from mice to moose.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

I have both. A Parker Hale "Safari" .308 and a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 6.5x55. I tend to pick the 6.5x55 because the Winchester is just prettier.

 

[mbogo3]

6.5x55 with 140gr Partition handloads for mice to moose.And a couple big cow elk.................Harold

 

[Rod B]

While the 308 win is a great target round it has been said "anybody that would hunt with a 308 would fornicate with sheep". It wasn't me that came up with that statement i just happen to agree with it.

I enjoy my .308 & have never had the desire to hump a sheep or any other animal.

 

[Throttle_monkey1]

Get both

 

[kamlooky]

Get both

Got both and now yewse the .358win............ WIN.........

 

[6MT]

.308 vs this....308 vs that....

Didn't we go through one of these comparasons a few days ago?

 

[hoytcanon]

While the 308 win is a great target round it has been said "anybody that would hunt with a 308 would fornicate with sheep". It wasn't me that came up with that statement i just happen to agree with it.

Sheep are actually pretty good companions... not at all like the goat's the Swede's (6.5X55 users... not the nationality) prefer...