Middle of the road 6.5

[SuperCub]

Not gonna lie the 300 pieces of Lapua 6.5x55 and Redding comp die set already on the shelf are influencing my decision.

That would influence me as well. 6.5x55 it would be.

 

[Slimbo]

Well it took 5 years but here it is. I took everyone’s advice and went 6.5x55 and am now patiently awaiting its twin in 338-06 to complete the the pair of rifles that will render the remaining contents of my safe completely redundant (never heard that one before).

Barrel is a 1:8 benchmark blank that was custom contoured by a talented fellow to match the factory contour until it passes the forend, then taper to about 0.615 at 23” for a perfect balance. 6lbs 9oz as pictured.

Range report to follow, as a friend of mine that is much more patient and talented than me on the hand loading bench is going to wring it out for me.

 

[iron cat]

I have owned a truck load of rifles in different 6.5 cartridges from the 6.5x54MS ( Which I am now again shooting)to the 6.5WSM and have worked with a few bigger than that, the 6.5STW being one.
Many are so close together it comes down to a personal preference, but the 6.5x55 is never a bad choice!.
The rifle looks super BTW!
Cat

 

[SuperCub]

Well it took 5 years but here it is. I took everyone’s advice and went 6.5x55 and am now patiently awaiting its twin in 338-06 to complete the the pair of rifles that will render the remaining contents of my safe completely redundant (never heard that one before).

Barrel is a 1:8 benchmark blank that was custom contoured by a talented fellow to match the factory contour until it passes the forend, then taper to about 0.615 at 23” for a perfect balance.

Very nice! ..... The trouble with owning a nice custom gun is that it really does make the rest redundant. I've been selling down (for the same reason) for a couple years now with a two or three to go.

 

[Francois_]

Win 1885 in 6.5 Swede ........ NFS !

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

6.5 -284 is mild, better in the wind . Lots of room for high .b.c. bullet's

 

[jayquiver]

Nice looking rifle Slimbo. I'm looking forward to range results. Who contoured the barrel for you and what contour did you start with?

 

[remington jim]

Very Nice Rifle ! It will be a Great hunting rifle . RJ

 

[old303]

I'm just amazed the thread went on for four pages without anyone recommending that there American 6.5 flavour.

 

[remington jim]

I'm just amazed the thread went on for four pages without anyone recommending that there American 6.5 flavour.

As in 6.5 PRC ? If so wrong bolt face in Simons action . RJ

 

[old303]

As in 6.5 PRC ? If so wrong bolt face in Simons action . RJ

No, I was trying for an oblique reference to 6.5 Manbun.

 

[remington jim]

No, I was trying for an oblique reference to 6.5 Manbun.

Ah The EXCELLENT 6.5 Need a Little More ! lol RJ

 

[Seven Lakes]

Just sold my 6.5x55 and already regretting it. Such a great rifle and round (so long as you reload or buy factory designed for modern actions only).

 

[remington jim]

6.5 -284 is mild, better in the wind . Lots of room for high .b.c. bullet's

Only if you use a STD OR LONG action not worth a #### in a short action . RJ

 

[ChewyChewbacca]

Nice looking rifle. Also looking forward to the range results.
I will always keep my Swede. Kills everything I point it at. Even those that others say it isn’t big enough for.

 

[kayaker1]

6.5x55 on an 84L would be sweet!

Next for me would be 6.5-.284 or 6.5-06.

 

[WhelanLad]

Any Kimber in the safe makes the rest "redundant".

 

[pete dobinson]

Nice rifle Slimbo, that rifle and cartridge combination should be about perfect when considering weight and recoil.

 

[Slimbo]

Nice looking rifle Slimbo. I'm looking forward to range results. Who contoured the barrel for you and what contour did you start with?

Bill leeper, and it started as a sendero contour I think.

If you search “will Henry’s workshop” on YouTube he will show you how he done it on his channel.

 

[Slimbo]

Any Kimber in the safe makes the rest "redundant".

Ain’t that the truth!