Originally Posted by
Gm54-120
My personal preference is the 6.5x55. Rifle selection is slim but the round is an absolute joy to shoot.
I also like the Swede. I've got a Rem Model 700 Classic chambered for this caliber. It's taken a lot of deer and pronghorns. Superb cartridge, low in recoil but big on performance. I'll be headed to CO in Dec to hunt deer, 2 tags, and I'll probably use the 6.5x55.