Trying to recommend one or the other. The "Mr Average" Doesn't handload, feels comfortable keeping his shots 300 yds or less. Mostly deer and antelope, hogs when he can.

Realistically, with factrory 149 gr ammo, the Swede will drop 1.4" more at 300 yds than the CDMR..( Zero @ 200) Is another 16000 PSI worth it ?

Go with the long-established Swede...plenty of factory ammunition options and a history of performance greater than expected. If he wants high pressure and longer range, go with a 6.5-300 Wby.

Da Swede.

Lots of factory rifles in the 6.5 creedmore that are very accurate fro the cheap to the best. But to answer your question about extra psi, no not needed. The Swede will do it all.

I'm a Swede fan but to answer your question the CDMR is without a doubt a better choice for you "Mr. Average". Lots of ammo choices and loaded to the cartridge's potential. If he were a handloader I'd recommend the 6.5x55 every time but you say he is not.

Mark

Depends on ammo availability. I don’t recall ever seeing a lot of 6.5x55 here over the years.

WEll,,,that was an original concern, but an internet search turns up readily available ammo from 120 gr to 155 gr by Sako, Laupa. Swift, Partizan Hornady...etc etc.

Most likely not on the shelf at Herbs Hardware, but there for the purchase on the internet.

Gives me reason to lessen availabiliy concerns,

Anyone used the Partizan (made in Sweden)..SG Ammo has it

120 grain Solid/Copper bullets in 6,5x55 is now legal on Moose in Norway (soon Sweden I think as well).

If it's on the shelf in these uncertain times then a flip of the coin would suffice. Blonde or redhead, hmmmmmmm......

I’m a fan of the 6.5 Swede. It’s a solid performer with a long history. Ammo is out there if you look for it. The only thing it lacks is marketing pizazz.

While I personally favor the 6.5x55, the truth is, for the average non-handloader, the 6.5 Creed makes more sense. Ammo is more commonally available, ina variety of choices, and at reasonable prices.

That said, if he wants it on a Mauser, do 6.5x55. Anything else, I'd say, Creed.

Ballistically, they are near twins.

I have used the Prvi ammo in 8x57, 9,3x62, 6.5x55 and 7x57 and always been pleased with the performance on deer, pigs, and antelope.

I really appreciate the input ....Like zir says...as it's going on a Mauser, I think the Swede won the toss..It will just "look better" if it says "6.5 x 55 MM " on the barrel Thanks again

Or...you could buy a .270 Win and never look back.

Jus' sayin'...

Maybe not at the present time but I've seen 6.5x55 ammo frequently at the local Sportsmans Warehouse, mostly the Federal 140 grain soft point which by the way is an excellent load.

As several have said a Mauser needs to be chambered in the Swede!

Norma loads their Bondstrike Extreme 143gr 6,55*55 and 6,5 CM to the same speed 2740.

....or just buy a 6.5x55 and you won't need a 270....

Roger

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Originally posted by Nordic2:
Norma loads their Bondstrike Extreme 143gr 6,55*55 and 6,5 CM to the same speed 2740.

I noticed that..Makes you wonder ...

I use the swede and have shot large boars, chital and red deer. I don't see the need for the CM just quietly. A good marketing job has been done to push it but the swede does the same job IMHO.

Another choice is ....
6.5x57 mauser ... ammo available from Privi , seiller ballot .. maybe a few others ..

I would think a major consideration for a factory ammo only user is that the CDMR has more load choices and is much less expensive.

Cpouldn't argue, but internet prices SEEM to go a little higher for Creedmoor..kinda hard to compare apples to apples. Gut feeling is that you're right about choices

Based on all of the various shortages over the last 25 years and our countries rapid slide into Third World status, I would go with the Creedmore. Even though he is not a reloader, brass can be formed from readily available common cartridges for the Creedmore, not so the Swede, and I have five Swedes. Mark my words, the days of shortages on all kinds of consumer goods are only in their infancy!

Could be...There's also the hoarding factor. Toilet paper is an example. But...your thoughts certainly have a lot of merit. Thanks

Not so sure about shortages with the 6,5x55.

Norway and Sweden and Denmark has kept the 6,5mm caliber alive for 120+ years.

200-300.000 active competition shooters, exclusively use 6,5x55 every week.
Its why the 6,5mm caliber have so many good match bullets..

6,5x55 Match ammunition, with Lapua brass and Scenar bullets is half the price of 223 Match ammunition here.

WEll...I am really happy to hear that. Thanks so much. What is the action most used?

My next 6.5 project will be a Norwegian Krag that needs a new barrel. Slick action.

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WEll...I am really happy to hear that. Thanks so much. What is the action most used?

It used to be the Krag and M98 after the war. But in the 90s we switched over to the Sig Sauer 200 STR (Scandinavian Target rifle)

Which is a switch barrel..3min and you have a 22lr.. or another barrel.

I shoot a Steyr CLii in 6.5x55, factory ammo in 140 gr. It covers most everything. Great caliber.

......just sayin'....

Roger

It really depends where in the world you are, but given that the 6.5cm has been adopted by some military agencies I suggest it will be the more widely available than the the 6.5x55 over the next upteen years.

But if you really want a do it all calibre that is cheap to run and ammo available pretty much anywhere then its the 308 win thats the obvious choice still.

I’ve got a Tikka T3 I each flavor. Love them both. Whatever one gets my attention is the one that goes hunting.
Although recently their new little cousin has been getting a chance to prove itself. My Ruger American Ranch in 6.5 Grendel has accounted for two white tails in as many shots in the last three days. 120 gr Pro Hunter @ 2400 FPS

I would opt for the Sweede, but I have 0 experience with the CDMR!! but Im a bit of a nostalgic and know the sweede is time proven, so pretty sure thats route Id pick....New guys might not!!

Besides Id stick with a 250/3000 or 7x57, like I said Im a nostalgic...

Between the two, I choose the 260 Rem. And what is this "ammo availability" thing?

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Originally posted by yumastepside:


......just sayin'....

Roger

Hmmm... Since I have no 243 that is what some of my 260 Brass says. just sayin....

(Disclaimer; this post was made for the promotion of Mike Dettorre's signature with apologies to the OP.)

If it matters or if you even care the Creedmor comes in a short action. The 6.5x55 doesnt.

The Creed is the flavor of the month while the Swede has been in business for 110+ years. Buy up 5 or 10 boxes of the PRVI 139s and sally forth. A no brainer.
Now, does the 7x57 offer a thing over the Swede?

I just bought a NIB T3X Hunter in 6.5x55. I have always wanted this caliber, since I first met a guy in camp with one 20 years ago. I had looked into building one, but was told by my smith that the bolt face was a little different than standard, and buying a commercial rifle would be more feasible. Ended up getting this one and 10 boxes of ammo for a great deal. Can't wait to shoot it.

I bought a CZ 550 in 6.5x55 Swede, turned it over to Wayne at AHR and he gave it the #3 package treatment. It’s truly a beautiful rifle. I wish I was good at posting pics, but I’m tech challenged. He does very good work. Unfortunately, he doesn’t work on CZs anymore, just custom work.

I took it out two years ago and took a Wyoming Pronghorn with it. Super little rifle!

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Originally posted by Nordic2:
Norma loads their Bondstrike Extreme 143gr 6,55*55 and 6,5 CM to the same speed 2740.

I noticed that..Makes you wonder ...

Hornady Superformance in 6.5x55 is a 140gr. SST at 2,735 fps.

I used this round on a Wyoming Pronghorn two years ago.

Some years ago I had a Brno mod 22F in 6.5x57 original..I really liked it, but they bring a ton of money today in that and 7x64 these days due to the rarity, but then so do the 7x57 and 8x57 that are much more common.