Savage 6.5x55 project - Updates in Post

[ar15barrels]

Meh. After 30 seconds of research i have decided that although cool that would be too much work.

Easier to use 270 brass and neck it down as it's SO much closer to 6.5 caliber than 30-06 brass.

[ar15barrels]

Is full bull barrel overkill? 1 inch muzzle diameter vs .810...

Almost seems absurd..

Depends on the weight of your stock.
If you do NOT have a REALLY heavy stock to help balance a REALLY heavy barrel, stay away from bull barrels.
I have seen rifles built that would tip over forward when the gun is placed on the bench on a bipod at the front sling swivel.
Guns setup that way are no good for any type of shooting.

[save2Acali]

I just plan on doing the usual varmint barrel in a b&c type stock.

But i was looking at the options and was curious

[NorCalFocus]

I just plan on doing the usual varmint barrel in a b&c type stock.



But i was looking at the options and was curious

I just got this, it's about 5#s at 29" long.

[save2Acali]

What is the diameter at the muzzle?

[NorCalFocus]

What is the diameter at the muzzle?

.825 if I recall correctly. It's a Remington varmint profile.

[MongooseV8]

Just a heads up a 27" varmint barrel is going to make your rifle closer to 12-14lbs depending on your scope. A bull barrel will be even heavier. Not great for hunting.

A Tikka T3 would be a better choice for hunting. They are very accurate and very light.

[Gunsrruss]

My Build in 6.5X55

McMillan 3-5A stock fully Adj.
Lothar Walther Barrel
Remington 700 Action
Magazine bottom metal
Jewel trigger......this is for starters....5 X 22 X 56 Nightforce

and yes it was expensive

[Cypriss32]

Let us know how it comes out

[save2Acali]

Let us know how it comes out

I ordered the donor yesterday. Ordering barrel, nut and recoil lug tomorrow.
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Any suggestions for reasonable but nice bases and rings?

[NorCalFocus]

I ordered the donor yesterday. Ordering barrel, nut and recoil lug tomorrow.

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Any suggestions for reasonable but nice bases and rings?

What size rings do you need? My son has a pair of TPS rings that were to short for his rifle.

[Archon_g24]

Glad to see I'm not the only one going down the 6.5x55 route!

[MongooseV8]

I like TPS and Talley myself but there are lots of good choices for bases and rings. Just make sure to not use steel rings on an aluminum base.

[Horrendo Revolver]

I've read that many times. Before I knew better I'd mounted a bunch of steel Warne rings on aluminum picatinny's and never had an issue though.

[NorCalFocus]

As long as you don't over torque steel rings on aluminum your fine.