Modern rifle for 6.5X55 Swede

[BlayGlock]

Hey Guys,

Im looking for some info on modern rifle offering for the 6.5X55. I seen one by Tikka that looks nice. Any recommendations and experiences would be appreciated.

 

[HoosierQ]

Ruger makes one.

 

[ArmedBear]

CZ 550 (Czech)
Sako 85 (Finnish)
Steyr-Mannlicher (Austrian)

Hard to find American guns in the Swede. Easy to find nice European guns in the Swede. Really nice.

 

[BlayGlock]

Like this one for $9500?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=134621430

 

[Slamfire]

Find one of these. Remington made a M700 in 6.5 X 55, and mine is exceptionally accurate (for a lightweight rifle) after bedding.

Or a M70 Classic in 6.5 Swede. Mine is a feather weight.

These rifles are out there, you just have to look.

 

[BENELLIMONTE]

Bayglock,

Go with the Tikka T3 Lite Hunter! I have one in 270 Win. It is the most accurate out of the box rifle I own. Action is butter smooth and the trigger breaks around 3.5 lbs. The only negative is the plastic stock otherwise best gun for the price in my opinion.

 

[Paradiddle]

The CZ 550 is a VERY nice rifle.

The Swede is a VERY sexy caliber.

 

[9mmepiphany]

hey guys, he said modern

i think that just shouts Blaser R93...with the straight pull action

 

[ArmedBear]

Personally, I think a George Hoenig Rotary Round Action would be the ticket.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Hoenig-Rotary-Round-Action-Double-Rifle-93x74R.cfm?gun_id=100088269

You'd have to order one in 6.5 Swede, but it would be a hell of a gun. I've seen the rifle pictured in the above listing.

The guy is in Emmett, Idaho, over the hill from Boise.

 

[ThomasT]

I believe that Howa use to make one also. Check Legacy Sports website.

 

[rangerruck]

ruger, and maybe cz, i would love a cz.... set trigger in 6.5....

 

[mongo4567]

I love the CZ 550! Very accurate with nice fit and finish.

 

[627PCFan]

The Tikka/Sako is one of the best in my book.

You could get a donor savage action on the cheap and rebarrel it. I just completed one-

 

[viking499]

I got a Tikka sitting here and a CZ on the way Couldn't decide on which one, so I decided to end up with both.

 

[viking499]

Stay away from the Howas. Heard they quit importing them for awile due to accuracy issues. That info came from a person that works at importer for Howa.

 

[Deckard]

For affordability and value for money I'd go with the CZ 550.

 

[kmullins]

Stay away from the Howas. Heard they quit importing them for awile due to accuracy issues. That info came from a person that works at importer for Howa.

Hm very interesting, and very contrary from everything I've ever heard about a Howa.

 

[viking499]

I to have always heard good things, other than the usual lemon every once in awhile. Think it was just with this particular caliber and Howa. Rep said as soon as they got the problem fixed, they would start importing again. This was last year when I was told this. If they are importing again, then problem should be fixed.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Slamfire, you have some nice rifles! The Win 70 featherweight is much easier to find in 6.5x55 than the Rem 700. Both are nice if you can find them however.

The CZ 550 is a great value. The 550 FS is an incredible value. In any caliber. I'm still very leery of Tikka since the exploding barrels episodes, but I'm sure they're good too.

 

[Matrix187]

I LOVE CZ'S!!!!!!!! I'm about to buy a CZ 452 american 17 hmr to replace my 17 hmr Savage Classic T. I'm also saving up money to buy a CZ 550 American in .30-06, .270, or 6.5x55 (I think that's all they offer for the gun LOL). I'm having trouble deciding between the calibers. CZ 550's are extremely durable, reliable, and accurate rifles that utilize a mauser style bolt. You can't go wrong with one.

 

[Snow Dog]

I haven't handled a CZ but I have heard some good things about them. I do have a Tikka Varmint in 6.5x55 and it is a real tack driver. A buddy of mine has the same rifle and he shot the 5 round group below (unmodified rifle with his carefully made handloads)


The Tikkas are, IMHO, the best value for the money going right now.