terryh Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 After lugging my 6.5x47 Sentinel round the need for a rifle specifically for stalking was needed (yes, I'm getting too old for that sort of thing) Looking at basic factory rifles the T3 came out as my 1st choice, accurate, reasonable cost and light (ish). My original cartridge was the 7-08 but being a special order I ended up with a 6.5x55 Swede, short barrel varmint. Adding a light weight scope and a quick dust over the shiney stainless finish with some 'baby poo' brown ED paint (apologies Baldie! ) thus: Quick load development using 6.5x55 Skan data gives nice groups with 130g Nosler CT's over N560. Only feux pas was the moderator I picked up as being light weight and of suitable thread turned out to be a Roedale, but it works OK so far! Nice and light, the 20" barrel keeps it sensible with the suppressor fitted.Very pleased with outcome, it does everything I need in a simple package. Terry ps the 'sniper' tape on the scope is not mall ninja, it just stops me scratching stuff getting in/out of trucks and over/under gates/barbed wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Good for you Terry Since having to step away from F Class (totally against what I wanted to do) but I've put renewed energy into stalking, - I was pretty busy anyway, but am now out three or four times a week,, Swapping between lowland and hill makes for a interesting mix. Reds don't get any easier though no matter where you are T3 is an excellent factory choice, though I wouldn't have had the synthetic stock - seriously recommend putting it in an E-Tac... I like the EC paint, its cheap and it works, while not as protective as Cerakote or Duracoat, its easy to apply and offers some protection for a while before the scratches show through.. You ever in my neck of the woods, give me a shout and i'll arrange something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 ED? .....EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ronin, A good walk round in the quiet is a good mind clearer, de-stressing. Thank you for the offer, will try to make a trip! BD, sorry, did not have my glasses on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ronin, A good walk round in the quiet is a good mind clearer, de-stressing. Thank you for the offer, will try to make a trip! BD, sorry, did not have my glasses on! It looks great, but you could go crazier with it....the rings..... the shroud.....(remember, it's removable paint!) .........and I think I can still see some of the black on the stock and mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cant beat a 6.5x55, I have used one for years as my stalking rifle and dont see a need to change calibre at all, has never let me down, good choice Terry, happy days. Atb Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitsev Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 What scope did you end up with Terry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 What scope did you end up with Terry?March 3-24 x 52 with low level illimination. I like FFP, the 52mm version's very good in low light (I had a play with one when they first came out so knew its performance) and it is compact with no 'sticky-out' knobs while still giving external adjustment. True you would not need the ability to adjust in the field but It is a useful feature. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Didn't you use that lovely wooden stock terry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 March 3-24 x 52 with low level illimination. I like FFP, the 52mm version's very good in low light (I had a play with one when they first came out so knew its performance) and it is compact with no 'sticky-out' knobs while still giving external adjustment. True you would not need the ability to adjust in the field but It is a useful feature. Terry I've recently changed my March to low level illumination, it makes it so much more usable in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardo15 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 You cannot go wrong with a well built 6.5x55 , a real sweet calibre on any uk quarry. Sako Tikka Browning, just lovely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Didn't you use that lovely wooden stock terry ? Dave, That is for a future project add in, once I've re-finished the wooden stock to be darker,moiled etc. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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