6.5 x 55

[WithoutWarning]

Just to clarify;
When you say 'bullet length', you mean the length
of the bullets bearing surface, not it's over all length,
correct ?

 

[Swiend]

I'm pretty sure it's the overall length of the bullet. The heavier the bullet the longer it'll be relative to it's diameter.

 

[Obtunded]

Over-all length

 

[sambo_]

I heard the 6.5's a fave cause of it's high BC.

 

[Eagleye]

Several 6.5mm 139-142 grain LR match bullets have BCs around .600 or a bit better. That is impressive, since it takes a much, much heavier .308 bullet to even get close. In the 308 case, there is insufficient capacity to push those heavier bullets at enough velocity to make them a good 1000 yard performer. The 6.5x55 is hard to beat. Regards, Eagleye.

 

[300ultramag]

6.5x55 in a short action 700???

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[Striker]

Here is my 6.5 x 55 build in process.
It's a Karl G rifle.
It was bubba'd when I bought it before anyone hollers at me!

What's done so far..which isn't much. That is a Richards Microfit stock.
Next is getting the bolt handle turned, drilled and tapped for the Bushnell Elite 3200 scope and eventually a heavy barrel. I'm going to use it for long range plinking and coyotes.

 

[Northman999]

Damn Striker, thats a one hell of a nice stock!

 

[Striker]

Damn Striker, thats a one hell of a nice stock!

It isn't finished yet. Still gotta sand it and seal it with something...
It was $139 US for the basic stock. I had it switched to left handed and the channel for the barrel made as big as they can. It was around $160 CDN to my door.
I'm very happy with it.

 

[GunBoy]

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6.5X55 prefer Long action with a standard bolt face like 308 or 30-06, if you planning to use the Mag!