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Adopt stray dogs; but never adopt stray women.
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So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter?
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Death to quislings.
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Adopt stray dogs; but never adopt stray women.
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Originally Posted By backbencher: So .007" on the bolt face doesn't matter? View Quote 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. |
" If govt parsimony is economic madness, and debt-fuelled govt spending a recipe for riches, why aren't the Greeks bailing out the Germans?"
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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. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes 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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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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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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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 View Quote I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive. |
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Originally Posted By FightingHellfish: I’m guessing getting those into the United States would be expensive. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes 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 |
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Originally Posted By backbencher: https://www.irunguns.ca/content.php?page=import-process-canada-to-us View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes 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. |
" If govt parsimony is economic madness, and debt-fuelled govt spending a recipe for riches, why aren't the Greeks bailing out the Germans?"
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“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 |
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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 View Quote Shiiiiit, I definitely need one of those. |
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[quote]Originally Posted By nvcdl:
The PSA rails are ok but nothing special - I've used cheap wish.com rails like this that seem just as good[/quote] |
I owed a pic. Attached File
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"Positive rights" are neither.
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Nice 94.
Last time I looked it up, ceremonial troops in Sweden are still marching with those rifles. |
" If govt parsimony is economic madness, and debt-fuelled govt spending a recipe for riches, why aren't the Greeks bailing out the Germans?"
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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. View Quote 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. |
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Originally Posted By 1168RGR: Shiiiiit, I definitely need one of those. View Quote 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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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. View Quote |
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I have to stop visiting this site. It costs me money every time I wonder off my standard path!
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Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat: 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. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_31_-3087385.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_28_-3087381.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_10_-3087376.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/20231220_143948-3087377.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_27_-3087386.jpg View Quote Nice rifle. Looks to be the later version with aluminum bottom metal. Pulled a similar .308 apart a few days ago. |
" If govt parsimony is economic madness, and debt-fuelled govt spending a recipe for riches, why aren't the Greeks bailing out the Germans?"
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Originally Posted By FluffyTheCat: 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. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_31_-3087385.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_28_-3087381.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_10_-3087376.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/20231220_143948-3087377.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/234818/image000000_27_-3087386.jpg View Quote I'll admit that I drooled a little. |
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