I too have been thinking about a 6.5 55 off of a long action. Do you think that you will get feeding issues with so much room left? What I really want to build is a 260 Rem but....

Let us know how this goes. Would love to see pics!

I just got my action torn down yesterday. Looks like I will be building a few of these. I am waiting on parts for a 65.x284 for a buddy right now... Think I am hooked!