I am a novice regarding guns and various calibers for hunting. I am considering a gun for my young son. Something for him to learn and grow with. Can anyone tell me the differences between the 7mm08 and the 6.5 x 55. Would it be a good idea to take a 6.5 and have the gun modified? If any one knows where one is please let me know.

Thanks George

Are you talking about a Swedish mauser rifle like a Carl Gustaf, Oberndorf , or Husqvarna and chopping it up?

If you are you will be devalueing it as they are going up in price and collectors will be unhappy...

There are plenty however that are already cut up and are plentiful on Gunbroker for cheap because collectors dont want them. The ones over $150 dont sell.



I urge you not to modify one or even sand the stock. Get one that has already been modified .

They are sweet guns , the most accurate mauser , they say. There are alot of M94 swede carbines that bubba has cut the stock on and basicly burned a $500 dollar bill.

The m94 Carbines are going for $700 ,$900 +.

Prices on m38 are $350 +

M96 $250 0n up

Not to say you wont find one cheaper

A already Cut up swede a very plentiful

I think that's excellent advice, buying one on Gunbroker or some other website. Many FFL holders will
accept one for you for a small fee. I have 3 M96's that I'm very fond of but that 29" barrel would be
tough on a young hunter. The M94 with it's shorter barrel would be a better choice. Many of the ones
for sale have already been altered. The Swedish mausers are probably the best of the military surplus
rifles. The Swedes kept their rifles pristine since they weren't active in either war. The ones with the
turned down bolt handles were generally treated as sniper rifles. The arsenals called the rifles in
periodically and re-issued the more accurate ones as sniper weapons. Best wishes to you in your search.

Cal - Montreal

I just picked up a sporterized swede for $150, with an aftermarket stock. I agree with what the others have said, don't hack up a military-spec swede; you'll destroy its value. The 7mm-08 is a little flatter shooting (not much though), and I'd imagine it kicks just a tiny bit harder. The 6.5x55 is a real pussycat, and kicks about like a .243 Win. It kills as good as any other deer round, and those long bullets penetrate very well.

kllm4 where did you get your gun? Doess that company have more?
thanks
George

The 6.5x55 round and the rifle that shoots it are accurate classics. Additionally the little 6.5 bullets looke a bit like lawn darts, penetrate well, and cary to distance. In Scandinavia it is a favorite round for "ELG", known as "Moose" here.

I bought it from a friend of a friend. Your best bet, if you're in a hurry to find a rifle, is to look on the various online auction sites, like www.gunsamerica.com and www.gunbroker.com You should be able to find a sporterized swede there for a reasonable price. Most of the sites have a list of FFL holders who have recieved guns bought on the auction site in the past; there will probably be one somewhere near you. There are a few surplus dealers that have Swedes too, but you'll likely end up paying more from an unaltered one than it will be worth as a sporterized gun.