I'd prefer a rifle with a wood stock and stainless barrel, but would settle for something with a stainless barrel/composite stock combo that I could swap later. I don't have any particular reason for wanting that combo other than aesthetics, but I'm having a hard time finding it.

Thanks,

Dan

I think Sako/Tikka are the only ones to make a factory rifle in 6.5x55 swede in Stainless, but I have a sugesstion.

You could get one of the Remington Classics that were put out a couple of years back. Everytime I see one of the take off barrels from a remington in a calibre like the 6.5x55 they sell for bug bucks on ebay. Seems like a 270 take off gets about $25, but a Swede barrel goes for over $100. That would go a long way to towards a custom Stainless barreling job.

Unfortunately the Sako is out of my price range. I've seen the Tikka listed in that caliber, but I haven't seen one for sale anywhere in stainless. I'm wondering if they even import that stainless rifle in the 6.5x55. Anybody know for sure?

Also, if I were to do what you said, what does a custom barrel usually run? I'm REALLY new to the custom gun world.

Thanks,

Dan

I'd try to find a stainless Savage chambered for '06 or it's immediate family, then try pac-nor(looks like around $310) or perhaps a cheaper barrel company.

Ruger makes them..................JJ

Clark I'd be for seeing if Tikka is gonna make it, I know they will do it in wood and blue but not sure about stls.



I was pretty sure that Ruger did not make the stls version in the Swede but a fellow here says they do, so if that is true then you have your problem solved. I know they make it in the 260 stls if that helps at all, which it probably doesn't being as you asked about the Swede.



Have a super day and let us know what you find out.



Dogz

Do you have a link or model number? I know they make a 6.5x55, but I can only find it in a blued barrel.

Thanks,

Dan

You can have both the T-3 Lite and Laminated SS in 6,5x55. In the US it's a special order item but they are out there.

Sauer,

Any suggestions on where to look?

Thanks,

Dan

I would call one of the bigger companies around and ask them to order one for you.



Should not be much of a problem if they're into a little customer service.



Maybe you can call D&R Sportscenter, ask for Mark and tell him you got his name from his Norwegian buddy. That might help



The Lam SS is about 600$ I think

Thanks for the help. I shot them an email...we'll see what he says.

-Dan

Howa had one in 6.5 x 55 Stainless a season or 2 ago. I saw one.

As far as a rebarrel job, If you have an action, a rebarrel job costs about $350.00 here in Oregon.

I had a 6.5 x 55 Pac Nor barrel done on a Winchester Featherweight, with a factory laminated stock from the 1980s.
I got it with a shot out 30/06 barrel on it.

I wanted something light but for open country traveling.
So I got a 6.5 x 55 with a 27 inch barrel on it.

It wil really reach out and touch something, and is also very accurate! I wouldn't sell that rifle for $2500.00.

ONE of my favorite rifles.

Cheers
seafire

Clark, Ruger dropped it this year due to slow sales so I bought one just to put up and keep. I found one thru Chuck Boggs, he is a big Ruger retailer. He can still find you one I'm sure. Call him at 304-344-1900. He also has a huge selection of HK and Benelli..........................JJ

Ok, I guess that brings up the question, which would you guys choose? The Tikka or the Ruger? Prices are pretty similar.

Thanks,

Dan

For me Ruger - I have owned a few and liked every one - nary a problem - both M77 and the MKII versions.

The stocks fit me almost like a custom and they look great.

Clark98ut,
I am also a stainless steel fancier and the little Swede is sweet for the eastern woods. I searched for a SS gun in 6.5x55 twice. About six years ago I searched unsucessfully, and again this last summer I searched, unsuccessfully again. I couldn't find the rumored, perhaps mythical SS Sakoes or Tikkas. All the distributors said they hadn't seen one. I could only find a Ruger in a used, blued gun and I didn't want a blued gun. I looked into having one made up but feed worries and the price spooked me. I finally switched to 7mm 08 and bought a Rem 700 Titanium. It works fine. Let me know how your search comes out. Good luck!