Re: Does anyone make a 6.5x55 with a stainless bar

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20 October 2004, 09:10

Bill M

Re: Does anyone make a 6.5x55 with a stainless bar

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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.

It SHOULD be a special order item, but call Berretta and they simply say "Sorry, we aren't importing that model at this time". Like it would take a trememdous effort to put one on the same truck/boat/shipment as the the "standard" caliber rifles. They are made in the same freaking factory, how hard could it be??!! Yeah, and their pistols suck too.

I ran into the same problem - paid and waited 6 mos for a "USA special order" 6.5X55 to hear the same thing. I sent an E-mail to export(at)sako.fi, couldn't find an E-mail address to CC Berretta USA (surprise!):

Subject: Tikka website correction

To whom it may concern,

I believe that accuracy in advertising is a good thing. To this end, I suggest that you change "*For USA special order only" to "*Unavailable in USA". Your importer is unwilling to make any kind of "special" effort on behalf of your potential USA customers, so your website is not accurate.

I hope this changes.

Thank you,

Bill M

IF I get a reply, I'll pass it along.

Bill

11 October 2004, 12:16

F.N.

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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.

It SHOULD be a special order item, but call Berretta and they simply say "Sorry, we aren't importing that model at this time". Like it would take a trememdous effort to put one on the same truck/boat/shipment as the the "standard" caliber rifles. They are made in the same freaking factory, how hard could it be??!! Yeah, and their pistols suck too.

01 October 2004, 08:18

clark98ut

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

01 October 2004, 09:25

csam

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.

01 October 2004, 14:23

clark98ut

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

01 October 2004, 17:11

MLC

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.

01 October 2004, 18:30

JJ_Miller

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

02 October 2004, 02:59

Mark R Dobrenski

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

02 October 2004, 02:49

clark98ut

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

02 October 2004, 05:09

Sauer 150

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.

02 October 2004, 12:30

clark98ut

Sauer,

Any suggestions on where to look?

Thanks,

Dan

02 October 2004, 13:54

Sauer 150

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

02 October 2004, 14:12

clark98ut

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

-Dan

02 October 2004, 15:57

B17G

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

04 October 2004, 03:14

JJ_Miller

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

04 October 2004, 11:05

clark98ut

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

Thanks,

Dan

04 October 2004, 11:09

teal325

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.

10 October 2004, 05:42

holzauge

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!