6.5x55

[richard taylor]

The 6.5x55 made its reputation as a hunting rifle using long, heavy bullets. A flatter trajectory and more shocking power can be achieved using bullets in the 120 to 130 grain weights, and the 139-140 grain bullets are, when well placed, adequate on larger animals. I hunt the western United States and prefer the Hornady 129 gr. spire point propelled by a load of slow burning powder such as RL 22 or Norma MRP for mule deer. This loading produces gentle recoil but sure killing power. I would not hesitate using the Swede with 140 gr. bullets for wapiti, but prefer the .270 with stout bullets. The 6.5x55 is accurate and pleasant to shoot in a lightweight rifle like the T3 Tikka, which I consider one of the better mountain rifles.

 

[cockersam]

I was just wondering aout this calibre. Its quite a big round although I didnt think the calibre was a massive one as it goes.

However I have been reading about how it is used in alot of places to take large game like moose and bear

So I was wondering if anyone knows anything interesting about it ?
Where does it compare to say a 243 ? 270 ? 308 ?

Thanks for any info

Never shot one but one of my mates has had one for years and shoots most of his red and fallow with it. He swears by it.

Dave