Blond, brunette, redhead-Tikka, CZ, Ruger. These three rifles all cost about the same in wood,blued configuration. I have handled a Tikka, own Rugers and CZ's. Which should I get in 6.5x55? I have some biases, but would like to hear what others think about these rifles. The CZ will have to be the American, as I can't afford the full stock.

None of the above. If you are going to buy a Swede than buy a Swede. Husqvarna 1600 or 1900 series or a Carl Gustaf 1900 or 3000

I have the CZ 550 Full Stock in 6.5x55. It's very accurate with my 140gr handloads. IMHO, it is hard to beat the CZs for value.

joe,go to simpson ltd. they have a huge selection of huskys ,sorry i cant do the link

..paul

I have both the Carl Gustaf and the Ruger 77 MKII, the M96 is sporterize, new BBL. cock on open kit. Sunny hill bolt shroud, and new trigger, I like the M96 the best.

I already have a Muaser. Like the caliber, and looking for a different platform.

I agree with Kebco.and he put it so well,sweed meet sweed.
The CZ550 would also be a good choice they are highly accurate with the right handloads.
I would still try to find a Husky 1900 in your price range first..
also you might consider a post war converted 6.5x257jap.They are very close ballisticaly to the 6.5x55 and most of the time cheaper.

This opption should be considered ONLY if you reload.Since you will be making your brass as well.

As far as accuracy goes My jap is extremely accurate with 140gr.bullets and just as deadly to critters from deer sized down.
Hope this helps.

If you look at the barrel twist alone.. I can tell you that the Ruger has a one in 8 twist... which is much better for stabilizing the heavier bullets and Is long throated like the Military Mausers were...and is on a LONG action...

The CZ is a nice rifle, but they were using a one in 9 twist the last time I checked.. which is spotty on stabilizing bullet weights over 129 grains...

I own a Ruger, a Mauser and a Custom Barreled Model 70...

CZ have a single set trigger...mo betta for precision work.

Rich
DRSS

CZ, but I'm biased. Every one I have owned/own shoots great.

Seafire, FYI, I just checked to be sure and yes the CZ's are 8.6, ironically Chris at Pac-Nor was supplying someone overseas-never said who, but barrels in either 8.5 or 8.6, I don't know if it was just for test barrels or if he was being looked at supplying some or what, but it seems some rifles compromise between the original 7.5/8 twist and what Rem/Howa/ and Browning has done with slower twist. I am with you though, like the 8's or even 7.5. I would think the CZ will do for many weights, definitely somewhat faster/better in my mind than Rem and other 9's.

Just thought I'd chime in on the latest spec's published. Dang shame it isn't cut and dry like other calibers, perhaps the Saami does not apply to European derived ctg's? I seem to think there might be a European standardization on ammo/etc.?

Set triggers are nice-my #1 Ruger has a Kepplinger and when used, it's sweeeeeeet. Husky would be nice, shame they are not more commonly seen, not in my area anyway. If Ruger comes out in the new Stainless Hawkeye in 6.5x55 I will have one on order asap.

Hey Paul J A I tried googling Simpsons Limited and various other searches and I can't find anything. Any search I try with Simpson in it gets a thousand results for "the Simpsons" TV show.
Can you try to post a link? or at least type the link out ?
Thanks

What accuracy are people getting from there Ruger 6.5x55's and how much extra fps can you get generally due to the stronger actions over the military M96 swedes as some say the round is loaded lower to compensate for the lack of the theird lug on the m96 mauser.

Could it say out class the 25/06 for the same bullet weight in a modern action ??

Snellstrom, try going through MSN.com and type in Simpson Ltd. It should come up for you.

Geronimo

Try simpsonltd.com

joe,gerominmo,s link is correct try it out sorry for the late reply.....paul

I like all three rifles but am leaning a little more toward the CZ. I would be happy with any of the three rifles however. Since you haven't owned a Tikka yet, it might be the one to try. They usually shoot very well.

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Originally posted by 6.5 SWEDE:
I have both the Carl Gustaf and the Ruger 77 MKII, the M96 is sporterize, new BBL. cock on open kit. Sunny hill bolt shroud, and new trigger, I like the M96 the best.

Me too. roger

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Originally posted by PC:
What accuracy are people getting from there Ruger 6.5x55's and how much extra fps can you get generally due to the stronger actions over the military M96 swedes as some say the round is loaded lower to compensate for the lack of the theird lug on the m96 mauser.

Could it say out class the 25/06 for the same bullet weight in a modern action ??

PC,

My Ruger 77 is very very accurate....

I haven't chronographed some older load data out of my Ruger that I did chrono out of my Mauser...

I don't load for a 25/06.. so I can't say what they are capable of for a reloader....

However, handloaded. y 260s easily tie the factory velocity of a 25/06 with 100 grain bullets and smaller...

The 120 grain Sierra Match gave me 3200 fps MV out of a 29 inch factory Mauser barrel.. with load data from a 1966 Speer Manual...

The Ruger is long throated on a long action...

hope that help.....

cheers
seafire

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Originally posted by seafire/B17G:

quote:

Originally posted by PC:
What accuracy are people getting from there Ruger 6.5x55's and how much extra fps can you get generally due to the stronger actions over the military M96 swedes as some say the round is loaded lower to compensate for the lack of the theird lug on the m96 mauser.

Could it say out class the 25/06 for the same bullet weight in a modern action ??

PC,

My Ruger 77 is very very accurate....

I haven't chronographed some older load data out of my Ruger that I did chrono out of my Mauser...

I don't load for a 25/06.. so I can't say what they are capable of for a reloader....

However, handloaded. y 260s easily tie the factory velocity of a 25/06 with 100 grain bullets and smaller...

The 120 grain Sierra Match gave me 3200 fps MV out of a 29 inch factory Mauser barrel.. with load data from a 1966 Speer Manual...

The Ruger is long throated on a long action...

hope that help.....

cheers
seafire

Thanks sea fire.......................I am alsowondering if one opened the bolt face and ran a .264 win mag reamer up a Ruger swede you would have a cheap way of getting a .264 winnie in a sporter weight rifle, yeah I know the swede is sweet but just thinking about those long open plains we have here in NSW

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Originally posted by PC:
I am alsowondering if one opened the bolt face and ran a .264 win mag reamer up a Ruger swede you would have a cheap way of getting a .264 winnie in a sporter weight rifle, yeah I know the swede is sweet but just thinking about those long open plains we have here in NSW

If the magazine is long enough go for it. roger