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So I’m not the only one... 264 Win Mag
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<blockquote data-quote="wildcat455" data-source="post: 1476315" data-attributes="member: 102653"><p>That's the 6.5X55, a cartridge steeped in history! LOL! Over 120 years, and still heavily used in Europe, or UK, or whatever on Red Stag. I don't think there's many cartridges that are still that strong after such a long run. </p><p></p><p>Probably what Winchester was trying to accomplish here as far as the 6.5 caliber acceptance, but we have had too long in the 30 caliber to look another way. I actually considered getting a 6.5x55, just on nostalgia alone and I'm neither Swedish or Norwegian! </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I don't think it's ignored as much as it would seem... more like taken for granted it'll always be around? </p><p></p><p>The following is my take: </p><p>See, with capitalism, you have to feed the monster a "New Shiny" every once in a while, even if you are "Reinventing the wheel". Keeps the market from going stagnant, keeps the wheels of industry turning, people spending money, (and not paying attention to the fact that there's already something that'll do exactly what the "New Shiny" will do...</p><p>nobody wants yesterday's leftovers, and what they are being fed today, is SOLD to them as STEAK! </p><p></p><p>THAT SAID, some legitimate gains are being made, but probably not enough to justify all the hoopla and fanfare.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, hats off to you for having a 6.5X55 Swede. Won't be long and the 30-06 Springfield will hit the 120 mark. But it'll still be behind the Swede for longevity!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildcat455, post: 1476315, member: 102653"] That’s the 6.5X55, a cartridge steeped in history! LOL! Over 120 years, and still heavily used in Europe, or UK, or whatever on Red Stag. I don’t think there’s many cartridges that are still that strong after such a long run. Probably what Winchester was trying to accomplish here as far as the 6.5 caliber acceptance, but we have had too long in the 30 caliber to look another way. I actually considered getting a 6.5x55, just on nostalgia alone and I’m neither Swedish or Norwegian! Anyway, I don’t think it’s ignored as much as it would seem... more like taken for granted it’ll always be around? The following is my take: See, with capitalism, you have to feed the monster a “New Shiny” every once in a while, even if you are “Reinventing the wheel”. Keeps the market from going stagnant, keeps the wheels of industry turning, people spending money, (and not paying attention to the fact that there’s already something that’ll do exactly what the “New Shiny” will do... nobody wants yesterday’s leftovers, and what they are being fed today, is SOLD to them as STEAK! THAT SAID, some legitimate gains are being made, but probably not enough to justify all the hoopla and fanfare. Anyway, hats off to you for having a 6.5X55 Swede. Won’t be long and the 30-06 Springfield will hit the 120 mark. But it’ll still be behind the Swede for longevity!! [/QUOTE]
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