I'm Sorta Torn - 6.5x55 or 25.06

I would pick a 6.5x55mm over a .25-06, but I've already got a long-range .25 in the safe so a second one gets me nothing extra. I want to shoot black bear and moose in the brush with Norma 156gr bullets!
 
sunray said:
"...a 4x14 scope..." As in a 4X to 14X? You don't need or want a scope with more than 8X for deer/bear/moose. Field of view is too small with high magnification scopes. They're heavy too.
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I have a 24x on my .223 and a 32x on my 260. A 24x on my CZ 452 .22, and a 3x9 on my 10/22 that I just can't stand to look thru. I know hunting is different than punching paper, but I still like to see what I'm shooting at! And there's not much difference dialing down to 4x (4x14) as opposed to 2x (2x8) or 3x (3x9). 'Aim small hit small', as someone far wiser and more experienced than me said - and I have found it to be true.

Weight is indeed somewhat of a concern, and I'll be doing some comparisons in that dept when shopping scopes. But if I go T3, I don't think I need bases so do gain back a few oz. there.
 
for the price of the swedes[tradeex has some nice ones for around $200-$250]-you can get one in 6.5x55 for deer and a second one in 9,3x57 for moose.
 
Redhouse said:
I know they will do about the same thing. Up to moose with good bullets, etc etc.

It will be my first big game rifle - I have a .223 and a super heavy .260AI that is not a walkaround gun. Thinking T3 Light, or maybe even one of the Marlins (which I know would eliminate the 6.5x55) with something like a 4x14 scope.

Was even debating a .257 Weatherby, but handle'd the blued/syn Vanguard and really wasn't a good fit for me despite a pretty decent price.

I love the bullet selection/ballistics in 6.5 (see ".260AI" above) but also like the idea of 100gr TTSX or similar going 3300fps for a flat long range shooter.

I'll be loading my own, if it matters. No need to worry about ammo availability in some remote location.

Anyone got thoughts that might push me off the fence one way or the other?
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For something completely different, consider the 6.5x300 Weatherby
 
sunray said:
"...a 4x14 scope..." As in a 4X to 14X? You don't need or want a scope with more than 8X for deer/bear/moose. Field of view is too small with high magnification scopes. They're heavy too.
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do you ever hunt deer or moose in open country where shots can be 400+ yards? :jerkit:
 
6.5 x55

ratherbefishin said:
for the price of the swedes[tradeex has some nice ones for around $200-$250]-you can get one in 6.5x55 for deer and a second one in 9,3x57 for moose.
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The amazing thing about this round is the sectional density = massive penetration . a 160 gr. equates to a 220gr. '06 in penetration.It realy is one of the most veratile rounds anywhere. although if this was going to be used as an excuse to get another rifle then pls delete this!
 
I started with a 6.5x55 and now use a .260 Rem. Same difference. I wanted a stainless synthetic, a .260 Rem was easier to find.
 
This might be herecy to the 400 yard shot -minute of angle boys but when actually hunting,even given a rock solid bench rest to shoot from[haven't seen a lot of them in the bush]a slight wind can put your bullet off-so you end up gut shooting or worse, breaking an animals jaw which allows it to escape and die a painful death.My little 6.5x55swede with a 4x leupold has accounted for a lot of deer-all one shot kills and well within 100 yards.400 yard shots are great-on paper.If I wanted an upgrade,I think I'd opt for a compact stainless ruger in .260.Hopefully I'll see if my new ''short range''[under 200 yard] 9,3x57 swede will do as good a job on moose as the 6.5x55 does on deer
 
6.5x55mm

6.5x55mm all the way..............

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NAA.
 
I'm sorta torn

Of the two, I would go with the 6.5x55. Milder recoil, and the Scandinavians have been killing moose in large numbers for over 100 years with it.
 
I only bothered to read the first page but I think I may be the only 25-06 fan here. I want to try some 100 TTSX would be a real sweetie - I may have to give them a whirl in mine. I'd still rather something bigger in terms of caliber if I was going after moose.
 
BigUglyMan said:
I'd still rather something bigger in terms of caliber if I was going after moose.
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My hunting buddy shot a bull last year with my Rem 700 Classic 6.5x55 using a 140 gr Barnes XLC reload. Frontal shot ... the bullet went down the full length of the spine and lodged in the pelvis area. Virtually 100% weight retention and, of course, the moose dropped where he stood.
 
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