Ruger 6.5x55

ruger5054 · 01-28-2006, 08:26 PM

I just baught a Ruger 6.5x55 Does anyone else own one and what do you think of it

specialed43 · 01-29-2006, 07:44 PM

I have one now for about 5 years. It shoots very well. I use Hornady 129 grain bullets and 100 grain Nosler Ballistic tips.

m.t.hands · 01-29-2006, 07:49 PM

welcome to the forums ruger5054

Soilarch · 01-29-2006, 09:25 PM

Don't know anything (by experience) about the gun but if deer size and smaller game are on the menu I think you'll love the cartridge!!! Especially if you handload and discover its true potential.

Rebel Hog · 01-29-2006, 11:15 PM

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ORIGINAL: ruger5054

I just baught a Ruger 6.5x55 Does anyone else own one and what do you think of it

R5054, I have one and took my moose with it using 156gr Norma "Alaska" ammo.

260rem · 01-30-2006, 04:49 PM

I have owned a few Rugers over the years and I liked them all, I have owned a few 6.5X55 sweeds as well and have taken most things around here from rabbits to scrub bulls with ease. I always wanted a Ruger in the sweed but for some reason I ended up with a 260rem in a model seven instead, but you can have great conference in your choice and I"™m sure it will serve you well.

Muddyemms · 01-31-2006, 04:03 AM

From what I've heard, the 6.5x55 Swede is used by moose hunters all through Scandanavia. It's all about bullet placement . . .

Hey, 260, I'm looking to get one of those this year.

eldeguello · 01-31-2006, 06:29 AM

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ORIGINAL: Muddyemms

From what I've heard, the 6.5x55 Swede is used by moose hunters all through Scandanavia. It's all about bullet placement . . .

Hey, 260, I'm looking to get one of those this year.

The 6.5X55 has also killed quite a few POLAR BEARS!!

James B · 01-31-2006, 07:48 AM

I had the same gun in 260 as well. You will learn to love it. The 6.5x55 kills like a lion but kicks like a lamb. Its a true big game rifle that is fun to take to the range.

260rem · 01-31-2006, 03:24 PM

I have had great success on scrub bulls with the 6.5 Sweed about a dozen all between 700-1000kg (about 1500-2200lbs) and they were most impressed with the little Sweed with only 3 I think from memory that even required a second shot.
I would like to get a Top end Buffalo with the 260rem and the new 160gr Woodleigh protracted point projectiles but most people around here think I"™m nuts for wanting to go after big game with so small a round.