I'm looking at a Sako 85 in 6.5X55 for hunting (some at longrange, 400-500yds.) Is this caliber just a longer .260? Give me some pros and cons. Also looking at 7mm-08, .308.
6.5X55 question
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Re: 6.5X55 question
6.5x55 is a little longer than 260 and is hard to beat, no matter the application.
6.5x55 is a little longer than 260 and is hard to beat, no matter the application.
Re: 6.5X55 question
6.5mm 140g bullets have much better BC than 308 bullets (unless you shoot 210g in 308 but I don't see that happening). I really like the 6.5x55, have two Swed Mausers and a Savage in 6.5x55. There are a couple of pluses to the 260: short action and the brass is standard head size. 6.5x55 is an oddball head so you really need to buy the European stuff (Win and Rem use 308/30-06 head but really is not the way to go). Both good rounds but I'm sticking with 6.5x55.
6.5mm 140g bullets have much better BC than 308 bullets (unless you shoot 210g in 308 but I don't see that happening). I really like the 6.5x55, have two Swed Mausers and a Savage in 6.5x55. There are a couple of pluses to the 260: short action and the brass is standard head size. 6.5x55 is an oddball head so you really need to buy the European stuff (Win and Rem use 308/30-06 head but really is not the way to go). Both good rounds but I'm sticking with 6.5x55.
Re: 6.5X55 question
I have a Sako 85 Finnlight in 6.5x55. Super accurate, low recoil and very comfortable to carry (lightweight). I handload, but there are a bunch of factory loadings for this. I have shot some of the Lapua 139 Scenar loaded ammo and have all 5 shots touching at 100 yards. Every 139/140 grain bullet I have tried has shot under 1" at 100y. You can't go wrong with the 6.5x55.
I have a Sako 85 Finnlight in 6.5x55. Super accurate, low recoil and very comfortable to carry (lightweight). I handload, but there are a bunch of factory loadings for this. I have shot some of the Lapua 139 Scenar loaded ammo and have all 5 shots touching at 100 yards. Every 139/140 grain bullet I have tried has shot under 1" at 100y. You can't go wrong with the 6.5x55.
