6.5x55 or 257 Roberts SA Mauser

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23 February 2007, 17:41

tlp335

6.5x55 or 257 Roberts SA Mauser

I have a turk mauser action that I have been "cleaning" up. It is getting time to start the build and I was all set on a 6.5x55, but now I am leaning towards the 257 bob. I never owned a 6.5x55, so for real hunting applications, I have no idea of what to expect. Any suggestions? I currently have a 257-444AI and a 6.5-06AI, so I really don't NEED either, but I wan't to put this mauser together.

Thanks!

23 February 2007, 18:19

vapodog

Just an opinion......the 6.5 X 55 is everything the "Bob" is and a bit more....almost the same case but the 6.5 X 55 can handle a lot more bullet.

I own both and can attest that you can't go wrong with either....both are excellent rounds.....the "Bob" slightly better varminter and the Swede a slightly better big game rifle.

Both will fit your Mauser very nicely.

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23 February 2007, 19:27

craigster

Since you got both a 6.5 and a 25, why not go with the "obsolete" 7x57.

23 February 2007, 19:40

tlp335

Well, I have a 280AI........

23 February 2007, 19:48

ramrod340

quote:
Well, I have a 280AI

Well sorry but then you join the rest of us that no longer have NEEDS only WANTS

Have not heard of a 257-444AI . Curious how you AI a straight wall case.

. Anyway sounds like something other than a Mauser type bolt action round. So between the 257R. The 6.5x55 in a modern action is just a 6.5-06AI less 100fps.

23 February 2007, 20:14

tlp335

The 257-444AI is a 444 necked down to 257 and then fireformed. It is basically a 257AI with a rim. It is in a T/C Encore barrel.

23 February 2007, 20:32

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by craigster:
Since you got both a 6.5 and a 25, why not go with the "obsolete" 7x57.

Because maybe some folks prefer the "obsolete" .280 Remington!

23 February 2007, 20:53

Thaine

quote:
Because maybe some folks prefer the "obsolete" .280 Remington!

Not me I want a 7mm Express

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23 February 2007, 21:10

muzzle

Swede.

23 February 2007, 21:42

bartsche

quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:
Just an opinion......the 6.5 X 55 is everything the "Bob" is and a bit more....almost the same case but the 6.5 X 55 can handle a lot more bullet.

I own both and can attest that you can't go wrong with either....both are excellent rounds.....the "Bob" slightly better varminter and the Swede a slightly better big game rifle.

Both will fit your Mauser very nicely.

roger

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23 February 2007, 22:28

Riodot

Since I'm a Swede, I have to vote for the 6.5x55 "swede"

Lance

23 February 2007, 22:40

tlp335

Thanks for all the replies guys! Looks like it will be back to my original plan....6.5x55

23 February 2007, 23:54

Bent Fossdal

It should not really be called Swede at all. It was named 6,5x55, thats all. The norwegians loaded it for their Krag JÃ¸rgensen at a somewhat lower preassure than the swedes for their M94 Mauser. Both have a lower preassure than todays loadings.
The round was created by a norwegian and swedish assembly.

Damned Swedes. But its a fair trade for our oil!

24 February 2007, 00:50

Don Slater

quote:
Originally posted by bartsche:
quote:
Originally posted by vapodog:
Just an opinion......the 6.5 X 55 is everything the "Bob" is and a bit more....almost the same case but the 6.5 X 55 can handle a lot more bullet.

I own both and can attest that you can't go wrong with either....both are excellent rounds.....the "Bob" slightly better varminter and the Swede a slightly better big game rifle.

Both will fit your Mauser very nicely.

roger

24 February 2007, 09:58

rodger wright

Two ole time gunsmiths that I knew both liked the Swede. One homestead CO.,and said any bullet that could o from the ass end of an Elk to the front was good. The other guy killed over eighteen Elk in 21 trips to CO., he said at first the ranchers lauh at him an his pop gun after killing the first Elk, he was taking orders.