Comments on: 260 Rem vs. 6.5×55 — Laurie Holland Compares the Cartridges

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:56:40 +0000

Alec. Welcome to the world of reloading. The Swede takes a different shell holder depending on where the brass was made and square necks should go through a neck sizing die.

Happy shooting.

By: Alec Whitelaw

Alec Whitelaw — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:29:13 +0000

Another problem I`ve come across with Lapua, is the primer pockets have a very crisp or sharp edge with no rounding. So requiring every cae to be bevelled at the pocket. For there reputation and cost that`s just not good enough. With other calibers .223; .270Win; .308Win & .30-06, I`m perfectly happy with R-P & FC. brass.

By: Alec Whitelaw

Alec Whitelaw — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:21:42 +0000

Hi, I`m new here. when I bought my Tikka Varmint in 6.5×55 I bought 400 Lapua brass from the Vita vuri people in QLD, The first 100 ok, with rest 40% refused to go in the shell holder! The groove diameters varied so much. who said “W`eve never had that problem before”. Yeh,right! About the same period, a friend went for a 6.5×47, he chose Lapua and he complained a lot of case mouths were almost square!

By: McNugget

McNugget — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 17:58:02 +0000

Not reallysure if it’s been said, but the .260 rem can be made from necking down .308/7.62military surplus (annealed) brass. This is the main reason, alonside the short action, that I say the .260is preferrable. Now, I’m a hunter, and I use this caliber for anything from varmints and predators to northern Michigan whitetail, and I would have no qualms using this rifle for elk, mulies, anything up to black bear size. Aftr having read most of your mall ninja, google-search responses,, it’s clear most of you fail to appreciate the simpler things in life, such as a lightweight, handy rifle, in a caliber capable of lethal 1000yd accuracy and shootability, with minimal muzzle blast, flash, recoil and report, maximum ballistic and pyrotechnic efficiency, all adding up to a package that cannot be beat. Sure you can get 6.5’s with more powder, bigger bangs, but none will be anywhere near as efficient or cheapto shoot (for the handloader that is).

By: chris bosse

chris bosse — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:54:00 +0000

I have been shooting the swede for 20 years. If using slower powders its life may be shortened? I found its true performance will shine, a 140jlk or berger vld,and a non stated load of N165 and a 30 inche tube,is capable of 3080,fps,est 25 mins elavation at 1k. That would be a great match load but after 700 rounds group have dubbled from .300 to a ave.600, if you want it to last I would recommend no slower than RL22, a serious long ranger.

By: Jon Lennon

Jon Lennon — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:04:10 +0000

I have been shooting the swede with 142’s and the .260 rem and the jap. I love the swede for its wonderful accuracy and the .260 edge’s it out for me with respect to constant accuracy and consistent results. I simply loved the article and would suggest the swede to anyone.I would also like to try the 6.5x47L myself,but that will be next year.

By: BobM

BobM — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:21:44 +0000

In a short action the 260 Rem or Ackley are the way to go.

If going long action I’ll go with the 6.5×284 and if barrel life is a concern I can load down to Sweede speed with less pressure, hence, less wear on the throat. Both cartridges are the same length.

Right now, in my 260 Ackley, I’m loading 130 Bergers to 3,000 mv with Superformance 22″ barrel short action.

I just can’t find a use for the Sweede.

By: Don Crigler

Don Crigler — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:16:30 +0000

I would add I use a Barnard Action and Winchester brass in my 6.5×55 works will.I have had a 260 impov.now the 6.5×55. These are 1000 yard rifles shooting 142’s.The 6.5×55 is a little better all the way around.
I call it my “Best 198 1000 yard rifle”.

By: Dusty

Dusty — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:15:40 +0000

In addition to its serious accuracy potential in sophisticated target rifles, 6.5X55 in the 1896 Swedish Mauser is fun to shoot and extremely competitive in DCM Vintage Bolt events.
Be sure to load the Mauser with regard for its design around relatively low pressures.
Big fun. Small investment.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:33:22 +0000

Two thoughts. I have one Richard Whitley’s brainchildren in the 6.5Super Long Range and push the 140s at 2900 with no pressure with more leeway in the neck length.

I also shoot a 6x47L and a buddy shoots a 6.5x47L and we both wondered about a version blown forward ala the dasher.
Justin