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Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
Nice stick. Let us know how fast you can fling those bullets out of it.
Nice stick. Let us know how fast you can fling those bullets out of it.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
That is pretty neat. It is always cool to see something a little different.
What are you feeding it?
That is pretty neat. It is always cool to see something a little different.
What are you feeding it?
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
I'm having rw snyder build a 6.5swede for my dad. Did you have it made for you or did it turn up used?
I'm having rw snyder build a 6.5swede for my dad. Did you have it made for you or did it turn up used?
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
@Snyper762
"I'm having rw snyder build a 6.5swede for my dad. Did you have it made for you or did it turn up used?"
I had it built for me
@Cegorach
What are you feeding it?
HSM 142 SMK HPBT, however just got it so no range time yet.
@Savage110
where's the test target?
It's in the Tac Ops drag bag right now. It's only a three round shot group, so I didn't post it. I will post when I post some more photos.
Jamie
@Snyper762
"I'm having rw snyder build a 6.5swede for my dad. Did you have it made for you or did it turn up used?"
I had it built for me
@Cegorach
What are you feeding it?
HSM 142 SMK HPBT, however just got it so no range time yet.
@Savage110
where's the test target?
It's in the Tac Ops drag bag right now. It's only a three round shot group, so I didn't post it. I will post when I post some more photos.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
Very cool. I have an irrational attachment to the Swede cartridge for how it looks as much as how it shoots. I like the longer neck and steeper shoulder compared to the 260 but not so chunky as the 6.5x284 or so lanky as the 6.5-06. And you can get Lapua brass for it. Do give a range report when you get a load worked up for it.
Very cool. I have an irrational attachment to the Swede cartridge for how it looks as much as how it shoots. I like the longer neck and steeper shoulder compared to the 260 but not so chunky as the 6.5x284 or so lanky as the 6.5-06. And you can get Lapua brass for it. Do give a range report when you get a load worked up for it.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
6.5x55 is a great caliber, I love my M96. Yours looks awesome.
6.5x55 is a great caliber, I love my M96. Yours looks awesome.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
@Savage110
where's the test target?
It's in the Tac Ops drag bag right now. It's only a three round shot group, so I didn't post it. I will post when I post some more photos.
Jamie </div></div>
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
@Savage110
where's the test target?
It's in the Tac Ops drag bag right now. It's only a three round shot group, so I didn't post it. I will post when I post some more photos.
Jamie </div></div>
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
Very nice brother. Got to love Mikes work. One of these days I'm going to get him to build me a stick.
Very nice brother. Got to love Mikes work. One of these days I'm going to get him to build me a stick.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
That is a really nice rifle. Very good choice in caliber as well. Do you have it threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake? There is hardly any recoil in the 6,5x55, but I always shoot with one anyway.
Try some Sierra Matchgrade 140-143 grs bullets, and I'm sure you'll be amazed. If you like to see things explode, try some Hornady V-Max. With the kind of speeds you'll get, I would expect some spectacular results.
-R
That is a really nice rifle. Very good choice in caliber as well. Do you have it threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake? There is hardly any recoil in the 6,5x55, but I always shoot with one anyway.
Try some Sierra Matchgrade 140-143 grs bullets, and I'm sure you'll be amazed. If you like to see things explode, try some Hornady V-Max. With the kind of speeds you'll get, I would expect some spectacular results.
-R
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great custom rifle and also a great cartridge! </div></div>
+1 for the Swede. These cartridges are an over looked treasure! They shoot awsome. The build looks nice.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great custom rifle and also a great cartridge! </div></div>
+1 for the Swede. These cartridges are an over looked treasure! They shoot awsome. The build looks nice.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe </div></div>
Felipe,
Here you go:
Jamie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe </div></div>
Felipe,
Here you go:
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rassmussen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is a really nice rifle. Very good choice in caliber as well. Do you have it threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake? There is hardly any recoil in the 6,5x55, but I always shoot with one anyway.
Try some Sierra Matchgrade 140-143 grs bullets, and I'm sure you'll be amazed. If you like to see things explode, try some Hornady V-Max. With the kind of speeds you'll get, I would expect some spectacular results.
-R </div></div>
Yes, its thread for a suppressor. Will be putting one on it as soon as I move to Texas.
Jamie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rassmussen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is a really nice rifle. Very good choice in caliber as well. Do you have it threaded for a suppressor or muzzle brake? There is hardly any recoil in the 6,5x55, but I always shoot with one anyway.
Try some Sierra Matchgrade 140-143 grs bullets, and I'm sure you'll be amazed. If you like to see things explode, try some Hornady V-Max. With the kind of speeds you'll get, I would expect some spectacular results.
-R </div></div>
Yes, its thread for a suppressor. Will be putting one on it as soon as I move to Texas.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
Very nice! What is the donor action/bolt face. I'm trying to get my R700 LA 30.06 ADL built into a 6.5X55 but am getting conflicting feedback regarding the magazine box and follower feeding. I'm am told that a DBM with AI mags is out unless I have the gunsmith weld metal onto the lips.
Very nice! What is the donor action/bolt face. I'm trying to get my R700 LA 30.06 ADL built into a 6.5X55 but am getting conflicting feedback regarding the magazine box and follower feeding. I'm am told that a DBM with AI mags is out unless I have the gunsmith weld metal onto the lips.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TARFU</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice! What is the donor action/bolt face. I'm trying to get my R700 LA 30.06 ADL built into a 6.5X55 but am getting conflicting feedback regarding the magazine box and follower feeding. I'm am told that a DBM with AI mags is out unless I have the gunsmith weld metal onto the lips. </div></div>
The donor action was a R700 30.06 ADL. To be honest I don't know what Mike did to the bolt face make it work. As far as a DBM I didn't even think of doing a DBM for this rifle, so I wouldn't know what would have to be done.
Jamie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TARFU</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice! What is the donor action/bolt face. I'm trying to get my R700 LA 30.06 ADL built into a 6.5X55 but am getting conflicting feedback regarding the magazine box and follower feeding. I'm am told that a DBM with AI mags is out unless I have the gunsmith weld metal onto the lips. </div></div>
The donor action was a R700 30.06 ADL. To be honest I don't know what Mike did to the bolt face make it work. As far as a DBM I didn't even think of doing a DBM for this rifle, so I wouldn't know what would have to be done.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
What kind of muzzle velocity are you getting with the 140/142 grain bullets from the 22" barrel?
What kind of muzzle velocity are you getting with the 140/142 grain bullets from the 22" barrel?
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
Jamie, it looks great man, I hope it shoots for ya even better then Mike's test.
Jamie, it looks great man, I hope it shoots for ya even better then Mike's test.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
I am so Jealous of that rifle. I am having a 6.5x55 built right now. I wish it was a Tac Ops, but mine should still be good. Congrats
Justin
I am so Jealous of that rifle. I am having a 6.5x55 built right now. I wish it was a Tac Ops, but mine should still be good. Congrats
Justin
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JWV</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am so Jealous of that rifle. I am having a 6.5x55 built right now. I wish it was a Tac Ops, but mine should still be good. Congrats
Justin </div></div>
I am sure it will be a great rifle, an accurate too. The 6.5x55 is a great round, you'll be happy.
Jamie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JWV</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am so Jealous of that rifle. I am having a 6.5x55 built right now. I wish it was a Tac Ops, but mine should still be good. Congrats
Justin </div></div>
I am sure it will be a great rifle, an accurate too. The 6.5x55 is a great round, you'll be happy.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today Tac Ops 6.5x55
man the black and brown color and the stock just looks bad ass
i want one
man the black and brown color and the stock just looks bad ass
i want one
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe </div></div>
Felipe,
Here you go:
Jamie </div></div>
Very Nice. Mike's Rifles, Def. can shoot.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What did it measure? you can pm me if you dont want it going public.
regards
-Felipe </div></div>
Felipe,
Here you go:
Jamie </div></div>
Very Nice. Mike's Rifles, Def. can shoot.
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Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
My A1-3 is in Mike's shot now getting some new bottom metal. I dig the new Birdsong Greenish/Brown-T. Great looking (shooting) rifle!
My A1-3 is in Mike's shot now getting some new bottom metal. I dig the new Birdsong Greenish/Brown-T. Great looking (shooting) rifle!
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
How long did it take?
I am waiting on a Lima... and waiting, and waiting... patiently waiting... still waiting...
How long did it take?
I am waiting on a Lima... and waiting, and waiting... patiently waiting... still waiting...
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
Nice rifle!
If you'd be so kind to post some actual velocites, it would be greatly appreciated.
I know I probably speak for more than myself when I consider choosing a 6.5 x 55 Swede over a 260 Remington. My dilemma is the pros and cons category. I would consider the long-action requirement a con, so I'm curious if extra velocity is a pro.
Thanks
Nice rifle!
If you'd be so kind to post some actual velocites, it would be greatly appreciated.
I know I probably speak for more than myself when I consider choosing a 6.5 x 55 Swede over a 260 Remington. My dilemma is the pros and cons category. I would consider the long-action requirement a con, so I'm curious if extra velocity is a pro.
Thanks
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle!
If you'd be so kind to post some actual velocites, it would be greatly appreciated.
I know I probably speak for more than myself when I consider choosing a 6.5 x 55 Swede over a 260 Remington. My dilemma is the pros and cons category. I would consider the long-action requirement a con, so I'm curious if extra velocity is a pro.
Thanks </div></div>
I do not have a chronograph at the moment. However, the ammo I use was made for me by HSM and the MV is 2700fps. That was out of a 26" bbl that was used for testing the loads. I would imagine the MV is any where between 2680 and 2660 with a 24" bbl. I had ordered a 22" bbl however, it's a 24" bbl.
Jamie
Edit:
I just ordered a chronograph. Should be here next week and I will get some numbers next friday.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: glock24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle!
If you'd be so kind to post some actual velocites, it would be greatly appreciated.
I know I probably speak for more than myself when I consider choosing a 6.5 x 55 Swede over a 260 Remington. My dilemma is the pros and cons category. I would consider the long-action requirement a con, so I'm curious if extra velocity is a pro.
Thanks </div></div>
I do not have a chronograph at the moment. However, the ammo I use was made for me by HSM and the MV is 2700fps. That was out of a 26" bbl that was used for testing the loads. I would imagine the MV is any where between 2680 and 2660 with a 24" bbl. I had ordered a 22" bbl however, it's a 24" bbl.
Jamie
Edit:
I just ordered a chronograph. Should be here next week and I will get some numbers next friday.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle!
In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle!
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
Great looking rifle, you got to love the swede rifles. They are great shooting and low recoil, I love my m96.
Great looking rifle, you got to love the swede rifles. They are great shooting and low recoil, I love my m96.
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle! </div></div>Uh? where's my conversion charts?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle! </div></div>Uh? where's my conversion charts?
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle! </div></div>
I have used the Norma Golden Target Ammunition 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser 130 Grain Hollow Point and Norma Diamond Line Falt Ammunition 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser 130 Grain Hollow Point. This ammo can be purchased through Midwayusa.com. However, they do not stock it and it takes several weeks. That's why I started using the HSM ammo from SC.
On a side note wasn't able to get to the range to chrony the HSM swede ammo last week. I will get out there this week.
Jamie
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 920 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
Don't know if you can get them in the US though and I don't think I can mail some to you either (without paying a billion in freight costs).
Nice looking rifle! </div></div>
I have used the Norma Golden Target Ammunition 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser 130 Grain Hollow Point and Norma Diamond Line Falt Ammunition 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser 130 Grain Hollow Point. This ammo can be purchased through Midwayusa.com. However, they do not stock it and it takes several weeks. That's why I started using the HSM ammo from SC.
On a side note wasn't able to get to the range to chrony the HSM swede ammo last week. I will get out there this week.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
I had a chance to get to the range today and Chronograph 20 rounds of HSM 142 gr HPBT. Here are the results:
1. 2813 2. 2813
3. 2794 4. 2775
5. 2736 6. 2777
7. 2791 8. 2828
9. 2802 10. 2785
11. 2746 12. 2659
13. 2725 14. 2729
15. 2755 16. 2720
17. 2682 18. 2708
19. 2705 20. 2716
There were no signs of pressure. However, the loads were very inconsistent. Hard to make small groups when loads are this inconsistent.
Jamie
I had a chance to get to the range today and Chronograph 20 rounds of HSM 142 gr HPBT. Here are the results:
1. 2813 2. 2813
3. 2794 4. 2775
5. 2736 6. 2777
7. 2791 8. 2828
9. 2802 10. 2785
11. 2746 12. 2659
13. 2725 14. 2729
15. 2755 16. 2720
17. 2682 18. 2708
19. 2705 20. 2716
There were no signs of pressure. However, the loads were very inconsistent. Hard to make small groups when loads are this inconsistent.
Jamie
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
WOW that is very nice! I love the Swede round.
Very very nice setup Jamie, Congratulations
WOW that is very nice! I love the Swede round.
Very very nice setup Jamie, Congratulations
Re: Just pick up a new rifle today 6.5x55 Swede
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 900 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Uh? where's my conversion charts? </div></div>
You can use Google for unit conversions..
9 gram = 139 grains
850 m/s = 2789 fps
900 m/s = 2953 fps
74 cm = 29"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vettern</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
In Sweden and in Sauers, the 9 gram Scenar is said to give the best precision but I use Norma's factory loads Diamond Line Bana (ca 850 m/s) or Fält (ca 900 m/s) in my 74 cm barrel.
</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Uh? where's my conversion charts? </div></div>
You can use Google for unit conversions..
9 gram = 139 grains
850 m/s = 2789 fps
900 m/s = 2953 fps
74 cm = 29"
