Quick question:
6.5x55 OR 6.5x284?
I've got a McGowen barrel on order in 6.5x55, but I have the chance to buy the same spec barrel in x284 cheap.
I really don't want to shell out for 2 different sets of brass & dies. The extra cost of dies & brass would push the cost of the 284 over what I'll be spending on the 55, BUT I also don't have the 55 dies yet either.....
The 55 barrel won't be here for about 4 months, the 284 I could pick up this weekend. I know that one gives nothing to the other, accuracy wise, but Swede brass is cheaper. Is barrel life much different?

Should I cancel the 55 & just buy the 284?
Should I be patient & stick with the Swede?
Should I jump in with both feet & buy both?

What would you do?