I will be reloading so factory ammo is not to much of concern. Is there much to choose between the creed Moore and swede?. I’m not shooting long range targets. Just muntjac and roe at sensible Oxfordshire stalking range. With the annual trip on the hinds once a year north of the border
Which calibre to change too?
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Dunwaters
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If you hand load the Swede has a bit more powder space.
I have one load for mine that I use for everything, Sako factory with the 120gr Barnes TSX .
No complaints from either end.
If you’re reloading for a modern action nothing in it…
I stalk with a Swede and shoot 1000 yards with a creed! But they are very much interchangeable.
Andy seatrout
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I’ve got one too….. sako 85 in 6.5 x 55…. Love it
Precision123
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See what's available in your local gunshop. If you like it, put down a deposit, apply for a variation and off you go.
One consideration should be whether your trip on the hinds will require factory ammo. It’s a bit anecdotal but I’ve tended to see that if lead free is wanted, so is factory.
If that’s a concern, it’s worth picking something with good factory non lead supply - even if you plan on using home loads wherever possible.
If that’s a concern, it’s worth picking something with good factory non lead supply - even if you plan on using home loads wherever possible.
.308 works on everything, available in every gun dealers ammo cabinet, easy to reload, accurate but on the downside it’s very last week in the fashion stakes.
I’ve never shot a 308, what’s recoil like compared to 6.5??
Similar in that it pushes back 
but with a moderator on I don’t really notice.
but with a moderator on I don’t really notice.
Grow a beard and all will become clear.
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If you are only going to load, then pick a bullet first that you want to shoot.
As above, pick what you want if rebarrelling the 243. If you have dies already, and brass why not just get a fast twist 243, or if you just want a change pick something you can get components for relatively easily and cheaply and which wont necessarily burn your barrel out too quickly (difficult if only used for stalking). Perhaps not too thirsty on the powder charge either ...
243win
6.5 creedmoor
6.5x55
7-08
308win
Boring but effective. All available.
For leadfree, I suggest @Virtus Precision UK or @Yew Tree Fieldsports as made in UK. Both are excellent, neither are compulsory.....
As above, pick what you want if rebarrelling the 243. If you have dies already, and brass why not just get a fast twist 243, or if you just want a change pick something you can get components for relatively easily and cheaply and which wont necessarily burn your barrel out too quickly (difficult if only used for stalking). Perhaps not too thirsty on the powder charge either ...
243win
6.5 creedmoor
6.5x55
7-08
308win
Boring but effective. All available.
For leadfree, I suggest @Virtus Precision UK or @Yew Tree Fieldsports as made in UK. Both are excellent, neither are compulsory.....
Depends on how light your overall rifle is.
It can be a bit flippy in a very lightweight configuration but good technique caters for it.
TringSaint
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I have bought PPU fmj for my 6.5x55 from bisley.
You could definitely get it from Henry Crank (6.5 x 55 FMJ BT 139gr PPU Prvi Partizan Rifle Ammunition Pack 100) amongst others.
I have about 60 rounds here and I use it out to 600yds at bisley without any issue.
It’s not as accurate as my custom made hunting stuff, but then that isn’t £117/100 rds!!
TringSaint
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The 6.5x55 is more of a push than a shove. 308 is more of a shove than a push, but I shoot 120gn I’m the 6.5 and 150gn in the 308.
Both, however, can be shot all day without issue, even my very cut down 308 (rem700 with a 16.5” barrel).
TringSaint
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Mine is a Steyr SM12SX mountain model.
Very nice and very accurate
Most all deer legal rifles tend too mess up muntjac tbf . one reason i am starting a 223 build for copper CWD, muntjac, Scottish Roe
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