WaCoyote Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Well I was chatting it up with a guy about my need (want)for a new deer/antelope/ long range coyote rig and how I wanted a .260 and was frustrated that nobody chambers them anymore. He said he had a custom 6.5 swede on a 721 action that he was selling. Shilen barrel 26" Tuned trigger.. 2 pounds Leupy rings and bases Fagen stock... (I think) It also glass bedded and floated About 120 rounds brass 230 bullets competition dies ( $100 + ) What do you think he wanted for everything? How much would you have paid? I cannot wait to get this thing to the range. Now for a scope. Edited March 7, 2009 by WaCoyote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I've got an old 722 which is the short action version I've been planning on rebarreling and restocking. It will cost me over $600.00 just to do that. You've got a sweet rifle there. The 6.5 Swede is one heck of a cartridge. It's easy on barrels so that rifle is probably like new. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 got it all for 600.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Wow! You got a great deal there! What a nice looking rifle, I love the look of the grey laminate with the stainless barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 You done good!! A Swede in a modern action can be loaded to some pretty impressive numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 That's a heck of a deal, bud! I've always entertained the idea of either getting a Swede or a .375 H&H Magnum. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 The barrel has less than 100 rounds down it. I think 79 to be exact. In fact the only thing shot down it were the bullets used from the 3 boxes that came with the rifle. I'm really excited to get some rounds loaded up. Usually don't hunt coyotes after Feb but I may have to just to get this thing out. Not sure if I can wait for deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Nice choice, the 6.5x55 has always been a bit under rated as a cartridge. Given the bullets we have today, it's a real dandy of deer/antelope rifle. Not a bad price all things included. Hope to hear some results from the range soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Really nice looking rifle there. Sounds like a really good deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 You practically stole this rifle! Sweet deal for sure Is a a Husquarvarna action or a Mauser? Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Remington 721 action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Very nice there. I would of bought it up also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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