I hate to admit it but I own six 6.5X5X55 from 18 inch to 29.5 inch barrels they are all the old mauser that have been sporterized I dont even use the rest of my guns any more. Check you're ballistic charts from a 30.06 down the swede comes out on top or so close it does not matter and the best part it don't turn you're shoulder black and blue.. Hey JamesB I will still buy the last swede you have that would make seven ( thats a nice number 7 )