Thread: An oldy but a goodie - 6.5x55 Swedish

I test fired the most shot out 6.5x55 you will ever see last week.
Now I knew this rifle wouldn't group but I was really only testing the extraction system because it is fairly unique

A heavy proof load from the bench and trigger pulled with a string.
That was fine

Then two low pressure rounds at 25m with the open sights.
We all pretty well pissed ourselves because you could even see which way round the sideways bullets were.
And I was aiming at the target above this image

Originally Posted by akaroa1

I test fired the most shot out 6.5x55 you will ever see last week.
Now I knew this rifle wouldn't group but I was really only testing the extraction system because it is fairly unique

A heavy proof load from the bench and trigger pulled with a string.
That was fine

Then two low pressure rounds at 25m with the open sights.
We all pretty well pissed ourselves because you could even see which way round the sideways bullets were.
And I was aiming at the target above this image

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That firearm needs retiring. I could possibly offer a replacement as I’m getting old.

Originally Posted by Ingrid 51

That firearm needs retiring. I could possibly offer a replacement as I’m getting old.

It is officially retired
In the re barrel category now

What I find amazing is that someone shot it out to that stage and must have continued to shoot it well beyond effectiveness

Originally Posted by akaroa1

I test fired the most shot out 6.5x55 you will ever see last week.
Now I knew this rifle wouldn't group but I was really only testing the extraction system because it is fairly unique

A heavy proof load from the bench and trigger pulled with a string.
That was fine

Then two low pressure rounds at 25m with the open sights.
We all pretty well pissed ourselves because you could even see which way round the sideways bullets were.
And I was aiming at the target above this image

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Love to see a slo-mo of what trajectory those bullets are actually doing. Hate to get hit by one...