I have a 7.62x54 as well. This rifle was made by Sako and is also very accurate. I agree that the main reason for the accuracy of the 6.5x55 is due to the excellent Swedish mauser which most of them are chambered in. I did have the 700 Remington Classic the year they chambered it in 6.5x55. It shot real well but all of the Remington rifles I have had(and thats many) have been quite accurate. The low recoil adds to the shootability of the 6.5x55.