Its a consideration, but is REALLY expensive!
I'm trying to find a rifle in 6.5 x 55 that's more a varminter setup. 24" or better heavy barrel, like a wood stock with a beaver tail style forearm, but it's not a requirement.
Can't find that caliber with a heavy barrel. Tikka supposedly makes their varminter in it, but not in the US. It's funny, this is one of the most popular rounds in Europe, but it's never caught on here. What a sweet round though!