Alright, so here is a question - I am looking for a new barrel, for accuracy, mild recoil and decent hunting ability, and have been finding myself dreaming of the Swede... not a bikini model, but that venerable cartridge which started the 6.5 craze so many years back. I feel it has lots going for it... mild recoil, decent accuarcy and great sectional density in the bullet choices. I have also found that Lee makes a classic loader for that calibre, making the whole thing backpack ready.
Now to the question, has anyone else used the 6.5x55 in an Encore, Contender or other single-shot, and if so, what was your feelings towards it?