6.5-06

[Caseyd]

What's barrel life? 1500?

[high country]

In a win mag.....pretty close.

[coachcw]

1 in 8  twist is the best bet for the 6.5  i'm getting 3100 with the 140's and rl19 out of a long action in 6.5x284 

[b23]

In theory, the 6.5-284 is more accurate than a 6.5 based off the 06 case due to its shorter powder column.  I'd pick the 6.5-284 over a 6.5-06 or 6.5-06AI because there is zero extra work involved with a 6.5-284.  No necking down or fire forming.  Just load and shoot!

If you could get good tough Lapua brass for the 264 I think it would be capable of more FPS but with the brass that is currently available for the 264 it can't be pushed very hard before you stretch the primer pockets.  The 6.5-06 or 6.5-284 with Lapua brass will shoot right with a 264 winnie but with 6 less grains of powder.

[et1702]

Lots of good info here!  I have a Rem Model 673 in 300 SAUM.  Since it is a short action, I have been considering converting the gun to a 6.5 Creedmore.  Is this possible?  If so, is it just a barrel change?  Sorry, not trying to highjack the thread, just interested in the 6.5 Creedmore, as it appears easier to reload than the 6.5 Laupa.

Thanks,

ET

[high country]

Lots of good info here!  I have a Rem Model 673 in 300 SAUM.  Since it is a short action, I have been considering converting the gun to a 6.5 Creedmore.  Is this possible?  If so, is it just a barrel change?  Sorry, not trying to highjack the thread, just interested in the 6.5 Creedmore, as it appears easier to reload than the 6.5 Laupa.

Thanks,

ET

The ultra based action is not the best start. The bolt face is too big and the feed rails may not like the creed.

[high country]

In theory, the 6.5-284 is more accurate than a 6.5 based off the 06 case due to its shorter powder column.  I'd pick the 6.5-284 over a 6.5-06 or 6.5-06AI because there is zero extra work involved with a 6.5-284.  No necking down or fire forming.  Just load and shoot!

If you could get good tough Lapua brass for the 264 I think it would be capable of more FPS but with the brass that is currently available for the 264 it can't be pushed very hard before you stretch the primer pockets.  The 6.5-06 or 6.5-284 with Lapua brass will shoot right with a 264 winnie but with 6 less grains of powder.

The benefit to the 6.5-06 is that it feeds slick as snot every time, there is no issues of cold weather ignition failures and the micro difference in accuracy is exactly that. If you want to see amazing, look at the 6.5 lapua, creed and 260imp....them little buggers get a lot done in a small package.

[et1702]

Lots of good info here!  I have a Rem Model 673 in 300 SAUM.  Since it is a short action, I have been considering converting the gun to a 6.5 Creedmore.  Is this possible?  If so, is it just a barrel change?  Sorry, not trying to highjack the thread, just interested in the 6.5 Creedmore, as it appears easier to reload than the 6.5 Laupa.

Thanks,

ET

The ultra based action is not the best start. The bolt face is too big and the feed rails may not like the creed.

What about the Rem 260? or another 6.5 caliber that would work with the Model 7 Rem action?

Thanks,

ET

[high country]

You will be money ahead to sell the Saum (they are super easy to sell) and buy a rifle in the action to fit your planned case.....or build a 6.5 short ultra.

[coachcw]

the problem with a 260 in a short action is case capacity . very accurate you just cant get the speed  if you want to shoot the 140 grain bullets .

[Salmo]

Speed isn't exzactly what I'm after.  I love the 6.5 and I have a donor Sako A7 in -06 thats dying to grow up and become a 6.5.  I'd just stick with a .260 and Tikka T-3 in 6.5x55 is a good one but I prefer the A7.  I wouldn't kick a 6.5 pushing 140's at 3000fps outa bed either..   

[257 Wby Mag]

1 in 8  twist is the best bet for the 6.5  i'm getting 3100 with the 140's and rl19 out of a long action in 6.5x284 

My bad, 3190 with a 140.....

[257 Wby Mag]

BTW salmo, i have a custom AI that I'm getting 3000 fps outta 140 berger, 26'' pac-nor, 59.5 grs of Retumbo with no signs of preasure. Haven't had time to mess with it much, got the turrets done a week before my elk elk hunt, loaded it  and rocked on. Shoots 2 1/2'' at 500 yards in wind and rain, shoots real good at 800 yards, smokedc my bull at 60 yards with my 300 Roy. Smoked a bear at 500 yards with the 6.5, one shot, bang flop behind the shoulder on sunday. Perty cool round, don't know why all the the heartburn with fire-forming, she shoots just as good... Do it and be healed........

[Salmo]

That is awesome!  And I fully intend to rock a 6.5 in the high country next sept!!!