Rifle in 6.5x55 SE

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Hi,
I want a rifle in 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser and given that I am left-handed and I want controlled round feed I am left with no commercial ready made rifles. I cannot afford a custom action so my remainig option is to use a left-handed action and have it re-barreled. I have seen a Ruger M77 Mk II action which would do the job but, apart from the trigger and the barrel what other modifications would you suggest? I would retain the stock which is laminate
Also I would like to fit an ER Shaw barrel but have heard they will not ship to Canada does anyone know if this is the case?
Finally I know of no makers who use the Ruger action. I assume there is a reason for this but if there is another similar action out there in a left-hand version then by all means suggest it.
I am on a budget with this rifle which will be used for deer and probably coyotes.
All help gratefully received
Tack
 
I would think that most custom gunsmiths would use a Ruger action if you have one. Contact Barry @ Bits of Pieces...

FWIW, might not be what you want to hear, but I would get a Ruger Hawkeye LH in .25-06 or .270 and take the extra $1000 and upgrade the stock or buy some real nice glass for it. Both will kill deer and yotes easily. The difference in a 6.5 and a .270 is not noticeable.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=7185&return=Y
 
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On some rifles, the bolt head will will to be opened a bit to fit the slightly bigger bolt head of the 6.5.
Heym barrels are also a very good choice for such a project.
 
John Spartan said:
Get a left hand model 70 and rebarrel
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Yeah, that's what I'd do too. The Ruger M77MII would be just as good though.

Another LH CRF M70ish option is the Montana M99 action, if a guy can afford one.

blargon's advice ain't bad though, RE: caliber choice. They all shoot and kill game just fine. Now if you just 'have' to have a Swede, that's all the reason a guy needs.:)
 
Buy a LH Ruger M77 in 25-06 and a RH in 6.5 Swede...have a gunsmith swap the barrels and then sell the 25-06.

I suggest a 25-06 only because they are usually easier to sell than a 270 or a 30-06....

or, get a custom barrel installed....
 
Baribal said:
On some rifles, the bolt head will will to be opened a bit to fit the slightly bigger bolt head of the 6.5.
Heym barrels are also a very good choice for such a project.
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Hi,
Its interesting to note that while European manufactured 6.5x55 ammunition has a case head size of .479 inch, North American ammunition has a case head of .473-.475 inch. Therefore a standard length .30-06 sized bolt should be suitable.
Thanks for the response so far
Tack
 
interesting idea i have the sweeish AG-42B semi auto in 6.5 and its a great cartridge accurate, low recoil, low cost of ammo flat shooting jsut to name off a few....:)
 
LH M70 6.5x55

Here's a dandy. WAY nicer than the T3s IMO. LH M70 6.5x55

The seller is a good guy and the smith is top shelf. If I had the cash it'd be sold already......

Rembo's idea was a good one too.......
 
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