The 6.5x55 Club
 

Here's a post, just for all you out there with a 6.5 Swede, and I know there's a couple (cough Rebel Hog cough). Just post what you've shot and why this is the greatest little cartridge in the world.


Here's a doe I took at about 35 yards last November.

Cory

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

Hope to post a similar pic in early December; got a doe hunt lined up and plan to use my CZ550 in 6.5x55.

Nice doe, nice little rifle!:D

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

Here's a Barney that I could have shot with my 'Arctic Predator' sniper rifle, but I let him go that day in hopes that he becomes a more annoying trophy next time.:D





I don't hunt with my swedes, I use them mainly as target rifles. Its a shame because the 6.5x55 cartridge is such a fine shooter. In the future I'm hoping to get a CZ 550 in 6.5x55. Here's a picture of one of the other swedes I have. Its too bad that remchester can't put together such a fine rifle for less than the $200 I spent on this one. I'm probably spoiled tothepoint whereI have no interest in modern mass produced rifles anymore.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

I don't know anyone personally that hunts with the 6.5x55 Swede. There are 100 other more common cartridges with more versatility. However, if I had to hunt with one I suppose I would shoot the new world record whitetail...oh wait, you wanted to know about animals we've actually killed and not ones that we dream about shooting. My bad.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

Ok, name them.:)

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

No pics, but I have an M-38 that has been sporterized. Haven't shot any animals with it yet, but it's the most pleasant centerfire I've ever used. Awesome sectional density on the bullets as well.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

Count me as a member. I also have three of the Swedish Mausers. One is completly sporterized. Composite stock and timney trigger and scope. One has the bolt turned down and a timney trigger and still wears the Military stock.(drilled and tapped). The thirrd is all Military with the flash suppressor and bayonet and sling. I have killed to many big game animals to count with the 6.5x55. Mostly Mule deer and Black Bear. One Moose and one elk as well.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

Count me in as well, I have a 1906 CG, a 1916 CG that was a M41B sans the scope and mount and a Husky commercial that's sporting a Timney trigger and Buehler style safety. The only one that sees the woods is the Husky.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

My 6.5 X 55 is a custom on the M-98 VZ-24 action and will tolerate some serious handloads. This cartridge is among the finest deer hunters in the business. It's as good as it gets and takes no back seats anywhere.

RE: The 6.5x55 Club
 

I have a Ruger that will shoot sub 1/2" groups with Nosler, 140 gr. BT's at 100 yards. I will also shoot sub 3/4" groups with Hornady 139 grain bullets at 100 yards. I feel this is a sweet shooter.

Ed