260 Rem, 6.5x55, 6.5x55AI, 6.5-284 Comparison

[Andy]

Not a great pic, but shows how they compare:

If anyone has them and can take a better pic of the:

260;
260AI;
6.5X55;
6.5X55AI;
6.5-284; and
6.5 Shehane

you would be my hero!

 

[liberty]

I always had a soft spot for the 6.5 x 55.

Clearly a superior design even though it is over 100 years old.

How much gain is there by AI the swede.?? except for being easier on brass.

Ever consider the 6.5-.06 ?

 

[22to45]

I have a 6.5x55 AI, and it is a very nice little rifle. I have a M38 barrel on it. I shoot either 139 gr Norma Plastic Tips or 156 gr RN. (I bought the RN's years ago, and I am not sure who made them. They are from somewhere in europe) 2850 is a modest load with the 139's and 2700 is modest with the 156's. I had it in a beach stock that I bought at SIR long ago, and it broke the recoil block out of the stock, so I just put it in a Richards stock, I look forward to seeing how it groups. The 156's have shown excellent penetration on a moose. The only drawback is that I lost a cartridge in the magazine, with the expanded cases. I can only get 4, but 4 has been enough. Even 2600 with a 156 RN is quite flat, especially for hunting in the forest, where 200 yards is a long shot.

 

[manitou210]

6. by 55 ackley

I attended the Quebec Provincial Championship last weekend and the open F class was won by 6.5by 55 ackley improved. one of the nicest rifles I have seen stolle panda action 30" krieger, it was all polished like a mirror.
truly a fine cartridge

Load 10481 in caliber 6.5x55 Ackley Improved

LoadID 10481
Bullet Lapua Scenar
BulletWeight 139 grs
Powder Hodgdon H4831SC
PowderWeight 52.2 grs
Primer Federal GM210M
Brass Make Lapua
Barrel Length 28 (inches)
C.O.L 3.145 (inches)
Velocity 3050 fps
Group 0.24 (inches by 3 shot at 100 yds)
Submitted Date 7/24/2005 10:23:00 PM
Submitted By Les Prior
Gun Info Tooley BAT 1000yd rifle
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