Thread: 308 or 6.5x55

What caliber and how much bro what's the details matey

Originally Posted by northdude

A m96 falls easy in that price range there's still good ones around

My M96 has a mirror bore and is in excellent condition with matching serial numbers... I'd never part with it. I paid $400 for it 10 years ago. With a new Timney trigger fitted, it out-shoots my new Tikka T3 to 200m. Not bad for a rifle over a hundred years old which likely saw military service. 156gn Norma doing 2560ft/sec are the business.

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

I am uniquely qualified to say- get a 6.5!

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

I am using 200gn subs in mine (308 win) with no problem.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

1:10 twist 30b is suitable for heavier pills. In 223 it wouldn't be.

Originally Posted by Cody.a

Will be factory loads unfortunately I'm reloading iltarite haha

you can still buy very good factory ammo for the 6.5x55. I have had one and loved it. never had a 308 but I do have its big brother the 30/06 and like that a lot. 6.5x55 would be nicer to shoot. my 2 cents worth

I've had a few guys tell me the lighter projectiles in a .308 t3 shoot cloverleaf while the 200gn + struggle to achieve a 5 shot MOA group. Same for .243 as well.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

I've had a few guys tell me the lighter projectiles in a .308 t3 shoot cloverleaf while the 200gn + struggle to achieve a 5 shot MOA group. Same for .243 as well.

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

Like using 75/80 in a 223 "Y"

Originally Posted by Tahr

Twist Rate Stability Calculator | Berger Bullets

Why would you use a 200 grn plus projectile in a 308 anyway?

You beat my by a nanosecond ha ha
1:10 is a fast twist for a 308W at any rate and will stabilise the 200 grainers (as per Berger calc) but yeah, why bother.

I read on here 7mmsaum was running 208 amaxs in his 308 doing 2600ft/s pretty good if you ask me. I run a 308 and 260 and love them both. Haven't had anything to do with the 6.5x55 though.

Originally Posted by Dead is better

Just to add a final fact, if you're going a tikka then consider that the .308 will only really take to the lighter projectiles. The 1/10 barrel twist isn't suitable for the heavier pills so you might as well go a swede.

As mentioned, other way around, 1/10 is better in the .308 for heavier bullets. My Sako 85 .308 is 1/11 and shoots the 165gr around .5 MOA no problem. Some .308's are chambered in 1/12 and aren't the best with heavier pills but there's always the exception.

For what it's worth, only one hunter that I know of in my area uses a 6.5x55. I know of at least thirty who use a .308. Never noticed the recoil of a .308 shooting at an animal. Sighting in you can use a folded up beanie or similar behind the butt pad if recoil is a problem. Have installed a DPT can on my Sako .308 now for hearing protection more than anything. It's a pussy to shoot.