6.5 remington Magnum

[WA Redneck]

Anyone out there have a 6.5 Rem Mag?  I have a Remington 600 that have been playing with any help would be great.  I would love to load 140 grain bullets but, think the action is to short.  Any experience with one?  Thanks.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Don't have one, would love that exact gun.  Let me know if you want to sell it.  I have a few 600's. 

You're right, it's a short action for those longer weights, but I think you'll be able to fit it in fine.  You might have trouble getting an accurate seating dept though.  Just play with it a little and find one of the sweet spot lengths.

[mazama]

That magazine is too short,you would have to deep seat bullet,i have had 3 in that calibur one a ruger had the front of the magazine cut out so bullets could be seated out,also rem 700a little longer,i have had several in 350mag they all shot good,only one left.

[WA Redneck]

I like the gun and am pretty surprised by the getting 2900 with 125 grain Noslers out of that short barrel.  I'm trying one more load and see if I can get a little more but, I think it will do everything I need it to at 2900.  I'm planning on using this gun for hunting everything this year.  I know some will say that the 125 grain is light for elk but, I think it will do it no problem.  I'll let you know if I decide to sell it but, as for right now don't hold your breath.  What caliber are your 600's in?

[MHWASH]

I would not be concerned using that 125gr Nolsler as long as it is a Partition. You could also try a Barnes Triple Shock in the same weight class.