Why shouldn't i build a 6.5 sweede?

[Infrequent Shooter]

I have been tossing around a Hart #3 8 twist 6.5 barrel in my shop for over a year. Didn't have a use for it when I got it just figured be good to have around.

While I have others I could use, I don't think I currently have a 6.5mm chambering. Was tossing around 6.5 creed, but I was going through my stuff the other day and realized I have a handful of winchester brass and some 6.5 sweede dies. I also have a 6.5 sweede reamer. A bunch of misc 6.5 bullets. I have a creed reamer too but no brass of dies.

Going through donors, I have a 1917 enfield I did up a few years ago with a nice walnut stock. Threw a recycled and rechambered 22-250 barrel on it cause I had the 22 cal barrel sitting around. I don't really shoot it much, but it's a nice setup and I think the sweede would be a perfect fit for this rifle/stock combo vs the 22-250.

Was thinking the SS barrel with a matte blast and the blued action/walnut stock would be a nice "modern classic" style rifle in a classic capable cartridge. I just don't see doing a creed on this setup vs the sweede. I've had 6.5-06's, 6.5-280's, and wanting another rifle I could have my kids shoot when they get a little older. Will eventually go to one of my 4 kids.

Will probably pick up some lapua brass and load up some hammers to make a nice sporting rifle? Below is the rifle I plan to rebarrel.

All in favor say aye!

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I recognize that safety anywhere.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Not the same, but I built a 6.5x55 GWI.
Really like it! Plus, the Lapua brass is some of their least expensive.

reamer for your 6.5x55 GWI? how is accuracy?

 

[moondog]

Don't have the print. It was chambered by Greg Walley after he left Kelbly's. I believe Kelbly's uses the same Reamer. Accuracy is good.

 

[RED DIRT]

This thread apparently died. But i`m wondering how the 6.5 Swedemoor accuracy turned out.

 

[MTSLW]

I've got the 6.5 Addiction x55 variant and have about a half dozen barrels for various actions. It's a very efficient and accurate cartridge.
51ish gr of 3831sc or RL26 type powder with a 140 is good for over 3000+ fps with moderate pressure and don't have much issue getting a 1/2moa load figured out.
It works in a short action but really shines in the XM length.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Looking for contact info for Greg Walley. Thanks.

 

[moondog]

Dave Tooley may have his contact

 

[spitfire_er]

This thread apparently died. But i`m wondering how the 6.5 Swedemoor accuracy turned out.

I've yet to do anything. I change my mind every other day. I'll look through my barrel pile tomorrow along with my actions and see what I could throw together. I've honestly thought about turning the original rifle into a 22 creedmoor.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

@ spitfire,...
I'm Having, a Ton of Fun, shooting 10-12 inch, Steel Plates from, Field Positions, at Distances out to, 850 Yards with, my 8 pound, "Braked", 6.5 Creedmoor ( 130 gr. ELD-M's @ 2,850 FPS ). Very LOW,. Recoil, W/ 130's !
I find myself, wanting to go Out to, the Rolling Hill, Desert country,.. OFTEN !
All 4 Hunters in My Family, are Enjoying, the "Real Life",.. Hunting Practice !
Build, the 6.5X55, 65 Addiction or, 6.5 GWI and,.. ENJOY,.. "Life" !
KEEP the Rifle's,.. Weight,.. "Reasonable", tho !

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I am in the distinct minority, but the severe shoulder of AI cartridges bothers me a bit. feeding/closing the bolt can just barely, almost, kinda hang up. Although I must confess, if and when I do build a 260Rem, it will be the AI version!! makes me want to look at a 6.5x57, 6.5x284, 6.5-06. Let the flames start.

 

[jackieschmidt]

This thread apparently died. But i`m wondering how the 6.5 Swedemoor accuracy turned out.

Say it like the Swedish Chef on the Muppets…….”de sixa pointa fivea Swede-da-Moore”

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I am in the distinct minority, but the severe shoulder of AI cartridges bothers me a bit. feeding/closing the bolt can just barely, almost, kinda hang up. Although I must confess, if and when I do build a 260Rem, it will be the AI version!! makes me want to look at a 6.5x57, 6.5x284, 6.5-06. Let the flames start.

I Believe that, the 6.5 GWI is, a 30 Degree shoulder and the Round IS,.. VERY Accurate @ 1,000 yards !
Nice Long,.. Neck, too !!
IMO,.. it's, the "Perfect", 6.5 Cart ! ( a Slightly Elongated,.. 6.5 Creedmoor ! )
I'm an ole' "CheapSkate" so I, "Make Do" with,.. the Creed and it's Perfect for, Me with, the 130's !
But IF, I were Building, a New Rifle, I'd Look, real HARD,.. at the 6.5 GWI !
The EXTRA Velocity, would come in Handy for Launching, the High BC,.. 140, 142, 144 & 147 grain Bullets,.. IMO

 

[moondog]

I've got a 6.5 GWI. I run mine on a long action though. A super mild load is 140 Hybrids at 2950. I can toss the 150 Sierras at a bit over 3000, VERY good load, but it's a bit hard on the Brass. Greg did mine.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

@ moondog,..
A 150 grain Bullet at, 3,000+ FPS,.. DOES "Sound",.. a Bit,.. HOT !

 

[moondog]

@ moondog,..
A 150 grain Bullet at, 3,000+ FPS,.. DOES "Sound",.. a Bit,.. HOT !

It is, but it's so accurate it's hard to not like it! I run two sets of brass, one for 140s and another for the 150s. I've run the 150s out to a little over 2000 yards.

 

[RED DIRT]

It is, but it's so accurate it's hard to not like it! I run two sets of brass, one for 140s and another for the 150s. I've run the 150s out to a little over 2000 yards.

 

[JumboSammich]

Build it, you'll love it. 6.5x55 Swede has been around for 100+years before 6.5 was "cool". My 2 cents.