A friend may sell me one of these Rifles. I say may because he usually doesn't sell any of his guns. Both are modern bolt actions , NIB. Are they adaquit for Missouri deer and is ammo available?

both are excellent rounds. the Swede (6.5x55) is the flatter shooting of the two. 140gr has the same density as the 7mm. When handloaded in strong actions, the 6.5 can approach the 6.5x284 in velocity. In case I haven't said they are excellent. Low recoil also.

The 7x57 is an excellent cartridge with low recoil. Ammo for it may be somewhat easier to find than for the Swede (also a good round).

6.5x55is one sweet round.

Yes both would work for deer. What models are they?

Either round would be great for deer. I would go for the rifle that suited me better.

A REMINGTON CLASSIC AND A WINCHESTER FEATHER. HE'S STILL HOLDING OFF ON SELLING THEM.

A REMINGTON CLASSIC AND A WINCHESTER FEATHER. HE'S STILL HOLDING OFF ON SELLING THEM.

If I could find a Mauser in 6.5 x 55 Swedish, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. That gun in that caliber is very high on my must-have-before-I-die list.