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FluffyTheCat Member Joined Feb 2010 Posts 27054 EE 100% (1) CAN	Posted: 11/30/2023 5:57:02 PM EDT [#1] I used the standard Garand bolt
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FluffyTheCat Member Joined Feb 2010 Posts 27055 EE 100% (1) CAN	Posted: 11/30/2023 6:05:10 PM EDT [Last Edit: FluffyTheCat] [#2] One of my favorite gun shops has three used 6.5x55mm bolt actions for sale. I think I should get them in case they should fall into the hands of some greedy hoarder. BSA in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD) Parker Hale in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD) Husqvarna 1640 in 6.5x55mm $595 ($470 USD)
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 72801 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/30/2023 7:00:13 PM EDT [#3] So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter?
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FluffyTheCat Member Joined Feb 2010 Posts 27056 EE 100% (1) CAN	Posted: 11/30/2023 7:04:01 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By backbencher: So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter? View Quote No. And Remington and Winchester 6.5x55 brass usually have 0..473" case heads
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Posted: 11/30/2023 7:06:47 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By backbencher:
So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter?

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Not really.
There is no thrust on the edge of the rim. If the extractor has a good grip, it is GTG.

I have a .220 Swift built on an FN Mauser single shot action. It has a .534" magnum bolt face, but the correct extractor.
It works just fine since it is a SINGLE SHOT.

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Posted: 11/30/2023 7:09:02 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By UtahShotgunner:

Not really.
There is no thrust on the edge of the rim. If the extractor has a good grip, it is GTG.

I have a .220 Swift built on an FN Mauser single shot action. It has a .534" magnum bolt face, but the correct extractor.
It works just fine since it is a SINGLE SHOT.

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Originally Posted By UtahShotgunner:

Originally Posted By backbencher: So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter?

Not really.
There is no thrust on the edge of the rim. If the extractor has a good grip, it is GTG.

I have a .220 Swift built on an FN Mauser single shot action. It has a .534" magnum bolt face, but the correct extractor.
It works just fine since it is a SINGLE SHOT.

A really fast one. I got to see the battleground where its parent case proved itself.

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uncle_big_green Member Joined Nov 2007 Posts 11858 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 12/1/2023 11:01:16 PM EDT [#7] Thanks to everyone posting info and keeping the thread going. It's a great cartridge and was ahead of its time. It may be a while before my 1894 gets a buddy. No Christmas bonus this year - mainly due to the woke dead weight at the office.
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p230 Joined Nov 2010 Posts 263 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2023 7:35:27 PM EDT [Last Edit: p230] [#8] I have a Steyr pro hunter in stainless and synthetic. It did not come threaded so I sent it off to ECCO and he threaded it for me. I am running an EA Lux on it and it works well. I would buy a Tikka to beside it if I could justify another hunting rifle. Although I bet Howa would be a great one as well.

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Posted: 12/2/2023 7:43:13 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat:
One of my favorite gun shops has three used 6.5x55mm bolt actions for sale. I think I should get them in case they should fall into the hands of some greedy hoarder.

BSA in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4539_32005b39-a177-4f80-9511-303d696-3045216.jpg

Parker Hale in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4323_c0025d6b-0281-4e18-b535-6003c66-3045220.jpg

Husqvarna 1640 in 6.5x55mm $595 ($470 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF2290_cc0e3cd6-8494-4973-93db-a011fa6-3045227.jpg

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I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive.

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Posted: 12/3/2023 4:49:48 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By FightingHellfish:

I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive.

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Originally Posted By FightingHellfish:

Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat: One of my favorite gun shops has three used 6.5x55mm bolt actions for sale. I think I should get them in case they should fall into the hands of some greedy hoarder.

BSA in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4539_32005b39-a177-4f80-9511-303d696-3045216.jpg

Parker Hale in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4323_c0025d6b-0281-4e18-b535-6003c66-3045220.jpg

Husqvarna 1640 in 6.5x55mm $595 ($470 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF2290_cc0e3cd6-8494-4973-93db-a011fa6-3045227.jpg

I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive.

https://www.irunguns.ca/content.php?page=import-process-canada-to-us

Death to quislings.

UtahShotgunner

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Posted: 12/3/2023 5:14:46 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By backbencher:

https://www.irunguns.ca/content.php?page=import-process-canada-to-us

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Originally Posted By backbencher:

Originally Posted By FightingHellfish:

Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat: One of my favorite gun shops has three used 6.5x55mm bolt actions for sale. I think I should get them in case they should fall into the hands of some greedy hoarder.

BSA in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4539_32005b39-a177-4f80-9511-303d696-3045216.jpg

Parker Hale in 6.5x55mm $549 ($405 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF4323_c0025d6b-0281-4e18-b535-6003c66-3045220.jpg

Husqvarna 1640 in 6.5x55mm $595 ($470 USD)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/DSCF2290_cc0e3cd6-8494-4973-93db-a011fa6-3045227.jpg

I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive.

https://www.irunguns.ca/content.php?page=import-process-canada-to-us

Any 01 FFL can do an "occasional" import on a Form 6. Cannot be for resale.
I have done two in twelve years.
Honestly it is a PITA, but if you have a friendly FFL who wants to learn what a PITA it is.......

I Run Guns fees actually appear reasonable.

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kychas Joined Dec 2001 Posts 2534 EE 100% (1) KY, USA	Posted: 12/5/2023 1:37:05 PM EDT [#12] “Has anyone ever tried pulling down the wooden bullet/training ammo that used to be available? I know some people have pulled the bullets, neck sized, and reloaded with their own powder/bullets.” I have used this sorce of brass Pulled, dumped and reloaded They are a mix of years in the head stamps Works fine

Bubbatheredneck Joined Feb 2001 Posts 35798 EE 100% (51) USA	Posted: 12/15/2023 9:44:04 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By dana: CZ is a good idea, but has to be a euro gun View Quote CZ really dropped the ball when they ditched all their classic calibers in the 550. New 600 is meh. peak 6.5 modern, affordable Swede sadly discontinued in 2017. mine is consistently a 1.2" rifle

uncle_big_green Member Joined Nov 2007 Posts 11918 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 12/15/2023 11:41:11 PM EDT [#14] "I'll be in my bunk." .
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Posted: 12/16/2023 2:22:15 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Bubbatheredneck:
CZ really dropped the ball when they ditched all their classic calibers in the 550. New 600 is meh.

peak 6.5 modern, affordable Swede
https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/5212/963141735/wm_7312674.jpg

sadly discontinued in 2017.
mine is consistently a 1.2" rifle

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Shiiiiit, I definitely need one of those.

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uncle_big_green Member Joined Nov 2007 Posts 11937 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 12/18/2023 11:53:15 PM EDT [#16] I owed a pic. Attached File
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UtahShotgunner Potentate plenipotentiary sans portfolio Joined Mar 2007 Posts 14845 EE 100% (75) USA	Posted: 12/19/2023 10:37:29 AM EDT [#17] Nice 94. Last time I looked it up, ceremonial troops in Sweden are still marching with those rifles.
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Posted: 12/19/2023 5:00:50 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By UtahShotgunner:
Nice 94.

Last time I looked it up, ceremonial troops in Sweden are still marching with those rifles.

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Thanks. I really like having it just to admire and appreciate it. Plus, it belonged to a friend of mine. I need to take it out for a spin. He would be disappointed with me if I didn't.

I did not know that, but am not surprised.

"Positive rights" are neither.

Busy leaving people the F alone.

Bubbatheredneck Joined Feb 2001 Posts 35848 EE 100% (51) USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 1:30:13 PM EDT [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By 1168RGR: Shiiiiit, I definitely need one of those. View Quote Yup Forgot to mention the single set trigger. I bought it 7-8 years ago at a pawn shop for $300. It looked new. Weird calibers in small town Alabama don't fetch much since "Walmart ain't got no ammo for that".

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Posted: 12/26/2023 1:49:20 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Jason280:
Has anyone ever tried pulling down the wooden bullet/training ammo that used to be available? I know some people have pulled the bullets, neck sized, and reloaded with their own powder/bullets.

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I bought 5,000 rounds of the wooden tipped training bullets for that very purpose. I pull the bullets, dump the powder, then run the empty cases through my vibratory tumbler with NuFinish car polish. The brass comes out clean and shiny.

FluffyTheCat Member Joined Feb 2010 Posts 27182 EE 100% (1) CAN	Posted: 1/8/2024 10:17:38 PM EDT [Last Edit: FluffyTheCat] [#21] Take a look at this and drool. The rifle is a Husqvarna 1640 from 1962. It has a 22" barrel and weighs about 6 and a quarter pounds. It points like a fine shotgun. It is a 6.5x55 and it has a perfect bore. It also has a hinged floorplate.
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