I have been reading the good responses in the 308 vs 6.5cm post and some of the responses mention the 6.5x55, so which would be better for deer stalking. I have read that the 6.5x55 holds more propellant but the 6.5cm runs at a higher pressure, the swede is more powerful etc. Is it just a case of which i could get a good supply of ammunition for. Could someone point me in the right direction please. What barrel length in both ?Thanks you
6.5x55 or 6.5 creedmoor
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norcan
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Yes.
The performance with good factory ammo is essentially the same, while the 6.5x55 offers a bit more case capacity for reloaders to play with.
The Scandinavian manufacturers will be producing quality 6.5x55 ammunition forever, so if they’re easily available at a reasonable price where you live, then no worries. In the US, there’s very little point in choosing the Swede.
They both work just fine out of a 20” barrel.
As much as I hate to say it, go for the 6.5CM. Unless you’re in Scandinavia, the 6.5CM has a better following.
Factory ammo is more readily available, and in a variety of flavours. Also, your resale value will most likely be better.
Go for a 24” barrel and 1:8 twist (I believe that’s the standard for them).
Unless you reload or like the nostalgia factor (both apply to me!), then the 6.5x55 will, in my opinion, be a poorer choice.
One on top of two
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SOCOM Wants 6.5mm Sniper Weapon for Longer-Range Kills
U.S. Special Operations Command is moving forward to adopt a sniper support weapon chambered in the 6.5mm Creedmoor round.
www.military.com
Isn’t it just!
stevenedwards
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Ive got both, if you re load 6.5x55 if you don't CM
Yes. Look at the top of this page. "6.5 CM or 308" and "308 or 6.5 CM", three threads apart. Makes one want to sent a party to have the the latter poster spanked or given a reading lesson. The next spanking goes to the people who responded other than, "Search Engine!"~Muir
TringSaint
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I have a Steyr SM 12SX in 6.5x55 and it’s a sweet rifle and load.
I have custom made 120gn ballistic tip ammo for it and it’s very sub moa accuracy.
It’s great on anything from munties upwards and causes far less damage than my 243.
It is also good at distance - far less loopy than a 308 when down at bisley and still pretty good in a crosswind.
Don’t tell my other rifles, but the Steyr is my favourite!!
phillc
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I resemble that comment.6.5X55 shooters:
phillc
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And I'd raise you with 6.5mm Grendel.
phillc
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You may very well think that, but I believe the Zastava M19 "modular combat system" in one guise uses 6.5mm Grendel and is in service with the Serbian military.
Zastava Arms develops new modular assault rifle
Serbia’s Zastava Arms has developed a new gas-operated modular assault rifle (AR), that has been designated as the M17, that the company said is currently at Technology...
www.janes.com
Zastava M19 - Wikipedia
there are many more 6.5mm than that 260 rem as i shoot or 6.5 -284 etc etc
Heym SR20
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Take 3 modern rifles that can withstand modern pressures. Make one in 6.5 CM, one in 6.5x55 and one in 6.5x47 or 260 rem. take the same bullet and same powder and load them all to the same pressure and no deer will ever know the difference.
The 55 is a longer case, so you can load more powder to get more velocity. But you can use a more progressive powder in a shorter case and get pretty much the same velocities.
Where the 6.5x55 probably wins is more case capacity to shoot heavy bullets at reasonable velocity. Same argument for 308 vs 30-06.
But with monolithics you don’t need bullet weight to get lots of penetration as a monolithic bullet just holds together.
So ………
The 55 is a longer case, so you can load more powder to get more velocity. But you can use a more progressive powder in a shorter case and get pretty much the same velocities.
Where the 6.5x55 probably wins is more case capacity to shoot heavy bullets at reasonable velocity. Same argument for 308 vs 30-06.
But with monolithics you don’t need bullet weight to get lots of penetration as a monolithic bullet just holds together.
So ………
paulux
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Whichever you choose, make sure the barrel has a faster twist rate (8" or less rather than 8.6") to stabilize the longer lead free bullets.
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Hook'N'Bullet
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6.5 PRC
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