M77 MKll in 6.5x55
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Hunter
I recently purchased the Lipsey Hawkeye "African" in 6.5X55
My experience has been;
Opened the box
Saw It didn't have the express sights
Put it in the cabinet
(paid my money, took a chance)
My experience has been;
Opened the box
Saw It didn't have the express sights
Put it in the cabinet
(paid my money, took a chance)
Had mine for years and it is an excellent hunting rifle especially for white tail deer. With Barns triple shock or tipped triple shock at 130 grains is a real good performer. Only thing I really wish they would change or modify is the flag safety. It is a little small for use wearing gloves. Our cold weather and gloves would be much easier with a modified flag safety like a Winchester M 70 type. I am surprised that they do not offer this or an after market part is not available.
Blackmore
Blackhawk
Member smith1961 has a NIB one for sale in our Classifieds here.
meister mash
Bearcat
Few months late but, I have one.
It's a nice svelte trim bolt rifle with nice walnut.
It shoots great with 140+ weight bullets but doesn't plug anything under 140 worth a hoot.
I shot a deer with it using 140 gr remingtons.
That wasn't much of a shot.
Smaller deer, scope on 9x and close range.
Only good thing was is rolled down a large hill and was less than 100' from the truck.
Groups size for those was about 2" with a 3x9 burris ff2.
The light 6.5 bullets were terrible. 6-8" at best realm.
It's a nice svelte trim bolt rifle with nice walnut.
It shoots great with 140+ weight bullets but doesn't plug anything under 140 worth a hoot.
I shot a deer with it using 140 gr remingtons.
That wasn't much of a shot.
Smaller deer, scope on 9x and close range.
Only good thing was is rolled down a large hill and was less than 100' from the truck.
Groups size for those was about 2" with a 3x9 burris ff2.
The light 6.5 bullets were terrible. 6-8" at best realm.
The 6.5 x 55 is probably my favorite round. I have one in the Mark II (swing safety on the bolt). Mine also likes 140 grain bullets but also shoots the Barnes X bullets well including the 120 grain.
The 6.5 bullets, especially the 140 grain ones perform beyond expectations for medium to medium large game. They use it for moose in Sweden I have read.
The Barnes X bullets are monolithic bronze or copper and have a good reputation. They tend to be a bit longer for weight which is why I think they work well in my Ruger.
Some don't like the 6.5x 55 because it is generally chambered in a long action and the argument is that if you are using a long action you can get more performance from a cartridge that uses all of the strength and length of the action.
Sometimes I think about having my tang safety International (full stock) in .308 converted to 6.5x55 (short action magazine would hold the 120 grain x bullet loads) as this is my favorite Ruger rifle and I think it would be a great 6.5. Of course the easier way to get there would be 6.5x.308 which would be as good, just not as elegant.
The 6.5 bullets, especially the 140 grain ones perform beyond expectations for medium to medium large game. They use it for moose in Sweden I have read.
The Barnes X bullets are monolithic bronze or copper and have a good reputation. They tend to be a bit longer for weight which is why I think they work well in my Ruger.
Some don't like the 6.5x 55 because it is generally chambered in a long action and the argument is that if you are using a long action you can get more performance from a cartridge that uses all of the strength and length of the action.
Sometimes I think about having my tang safety International (full stock) in .308 converted to 6.5x55 (short action magazine would hold the 120 grain x bullet loads) as this is my favorite Ruger rifle and I think it would be a great 6.5. Of course the easier way to get there would be 6.5x.308 which would be as good, just not as elegant.
I had an No.1 A in 6.5X55 and it shot great. For some foolish reason, I let that one get away from me.
I recently purchased a Hawkeye African in 6.5X55. I have only just started shooting it but you can see a range report I posted a week ago.
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=275788
All I have fired is 140 grain Nosler Accubond bullets.
https://shop.nosler.com/nosler-bullets/accubond-nosler-bullet/shopby/f/caliber/6.5mm/isAjax/1.html
I want to try some of the Hornady 6.5 143 grain bullets.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/6-5mm-264-143-gr-eld-x#!/
While there are good factory hunting rounds on the market, I think that reloading for this rifle is the key to peak performance.
Bill
I recently purchased a Hawkeye African in 6.5X55. I have only just started shooting it but you can see a range report I posted a week ago.
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=275788
All I have fired is 140 grain Nosler Accubond bullets.
https://shop.nosler.com/nosler-bullets/accubond-nosler-bullet/shopby/f/caliber/6.5mm/isAjax/1.html
I want to try some of the Hornady 6.5 143 grain bullets.
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/6-5mm-264-143-gr-eld-x#!/
While there are good factory hunting rounds on the market, I think that reloading for this rifle is the key to peak performance.
Bill
They already make an 7-08. I mean what is the difference in a silly half millimeter?bnewberry said:
gramps, who doesn't give a fig about elegance. Practical ROCKS. :mrgreen:
