Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 09:35:02 AM
.260
.260AI
.243 AI
6.5 CREED
6.5-06AI
6.5×284
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 09, 2016, 09:36:54 AM
Post by: jjhunter on December 09, 2016, 09:40:06 AM
6mm Creedmoor
I like it!
Post by: coop2424 on December 09, 2016, 09:51:09 AM
I would never do .260ai or 6.5-06AI even though that 6.5-06ai would fit so nicely in that long action..
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:05:09 AM
Since you do the opposite of what I suggest I would say .260, .243ai, or 6.5 creed. You did take suggestions on north Idaho hunt area but that didn't turn it so well so maybe you shouldn't of. :chuckletoo soon bro........too soon :'(
I would never do .260ai or 6.5-06AI even though that 6.5-06ai would fit so nicely in that long action..
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 09, 2016, 10:11:34 AM
Post by: Buckewe on December 09, 2016, 10:12:58 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:17:34 AM
Post by: Buckewe on December 09, 2016, 10:18:56 AM
I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:
Now that I would like to see. What about a .50-22 bmg
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 09, 2016, 10:21:22 AM
Post by: Special T on December 09, 2016, 10:21:53 AM
I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:That's because it would disintegrate as it left the barrel... additionally you would need the BMG reloading gear and that starts at $1500.
Post by: Special T on December 09, 2016, 10:23:28 AM
Since you do the opposite of what I suggest I would say .260, .243ai, or 6.5 creed. You did take suggestions on north Idaho hunt area but that didn't turn it so well so maybe you shouldn't of. :chuckleSo that must mean a 6.5-06AI would be your first pic? IF he owns everything for an 06 then I'd say it's a cool choice.
I would never do .260ai or 6.5-06AI even though that 6.5-06ai would fit so nicely in that long action..
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 09, 2016, 10:27:55 AM
With that action length the 6.5-06 ai would be pretty cool. Or 6.5-284.
But the 115 6mm bullets look pretty awesome pushed fast also.
But ya mostly the best would be the 22-50bmg.
Whatever you end up with I want the same treatment I gave you with my guns! "Here's a box of shells and a gun knock down some chickens!"
Post by: CaNINE on December 09, 2016, 10:31:19 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:44:08 AM
make some solids on a lathe? Burn the barrel out with 10 shots but man it would be a sweet youtube video :chuckle:I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:That's because it would disintegrate as it left the barrel... additionally you would need the BMG reloading gear and that starts at $1500.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:46:30 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 09, 2016, 10:52:28 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:53:05 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 09, 2016, 10:58:13 AM
Post by: grundy53 on December 09, 2016, 10:58:30 AM
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 09, 2016, 10:59:35 AM
If you go with the 6.5 you and Corey could just share bullets? :dunno: or split the expense in half to put them rounds together? :dunno:Karl likes splitting things with Corey... but it seems like Corey buys it for his 50% and Karl uses it for his 50... :chuckle:
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 09, 2016, 11:09:37 AM
If you go with the 6.5 you and Corey could just share bullets? :dunno: or split the expense in half to put them rounds together? :dunno:Karl likes splitting things with Corey... but it seems like Corey buys it for his 50% and Karl uses it for his 50... :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Special T on December 09, 2016, 11:11:28 AM
make some solids on a lathe? Burn the barrel out with 10 shots but man it would be a sweet youtube video :chuckle:I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:That's because it would disintegrate as it left the barrel... additionally you would need the BMG reloading gear and that starts at $1500.
I have a buddy with a 50bmg with the reloading gear. for real precision bullets that is exactly what they do. They turn them out of Brass if i remember correctly in order to get the tolerance really high. additionally i think there are some grooves machined into the bullet as well to help with performance at range. I believe he said the cheapest he could shoot was $1 a round if he home poured his own bullets. they didnt have any real accuracy tho. Precision turned bullets no powder or primer cost him $7 a whack.
Post by: Jolten on December 09, 2016, 11:38:17 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 12:08:32 PM
Post by: bullfisher on December 09, 2016, 12:27:36 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 09, 2016, 12:34:15 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 09, 2016, 01:52:44 PM
You haven't got the memo? Only cool guns are 6.5 creedmor for small and .338 Lapua for large. I doubt you could hit any targets nowadays with anything else...... 8)
...yup.... that's the word on the street... ;)
Post by: Reidus on December 09, 2016, 02:02:26 PM
Dont know a whole lot about the calibers you listed. 243 ai would be pretty cool. Shoot some 55gr bt's at 4000+...splat or 105's a 3000+.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 09, 2016, 02:14:26 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 09, 2016, 02:20:57 PM
:dunno:
@xXLojackXx
Post by: kentrek on December 09, 2016, 02:29:53 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 03:08:53 PM
You haven't got the memo? Only cool guns are 6.5 creedmor for small and .338 Lapua for large. I doubt you could hit any targets nowadays with anything else...... 8):chuckle: wouldn't even be on the list except the other weekend Bullblaster and I watched a dude getting 2,900 fps out of his. We called BS but after a few over the magneto we were left speechless. No pressure signs either. He was using hornady Superformance powder.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 03:09:42 PM
What about the 6x47 Lapua or 6.5x47 Lapua? I know an accuracy nut that swears by this case. Handles pressure really well. Get the right reamer and custom dies and your brass will last many many firings. Small primer pocket....better for velocity es.more like 115's at 3100 :chuckle:
Dont know a whole lot about the calibers you listed. 243 ai would be pretty cool. Shoot some 55gr bt's at 4000+...splat or 105's a 3000+.
Post by: Reidus on December 09, 2016, 03:17:16 PM
What about the 6x47 Lapua or 6.5x47 Lapua? I know an accuracy nut that swears by this case. Handles pressure really well. Get the right reamer and custom dies and your brass will last many many firings. Small primer pocket....better for velocity es.more like 115's at 3100 :chuckle:
Dont know a whole lot about the calibers you listed. 243 ai would be pretty cool. Shoot some 55gr bt's at 4000+...splat or 105's a 3000+.
I think that would be pretty similar trajectory/windage to your 300 wsm...possibly even better. Just lighter bullet.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 09, 2016, 03:24:15 PM
I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 03:52:58 PM
yep that's the one! Doing it!!!! Thanks Beau! We'll have Mike shoot it first though :chuckle:I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 09, 2016, 04:40:54 PM
Here's my last 6.5 CM I built.
Post by: xXLojackXx on December 09, 2016, 05:08:38 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on December 09, 2016, 05:10:15 PM
6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Post by: Jolten on December 09, 2016, 05:32:18 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 09, 2016, 05:43:54 PM
6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 09, 2016, 05:50:25 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
Post by: washingtonhunter121 on December 09, 2016, 05:53:30 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 05:58:57 PM
Karl this is a target rifle? What distance do you want to shoot? do you reload? Do you care about barrel life? Is cost of ammo a concern?
1) Yeah man just a steel ringer.
2) 1,000+ yards.
3) Well Duh!
4) Not terribly important but don't want a real burner either
5) Somewhat. Mainly just trying to save a few bucks on powder and bullets. Currently running 105 vld's in my .243 but with a 9 1/4 twist they tend to open up a bit past 800. Basically just want something new and shiny to play with :chuckle:
Mike at Hells canyon Armory is gonna slap something together. Thinking Benchmark fluted tube, seekins brake, tikka action, and we are gonna mess with the B&C medalist stock that is on it and see if we can make it work. If not will probably drop it in mcmillan. Undecided on glass still.
Post by: Special T on December 09, 2016, 05:59:52 PM
My buddy is in the scrap business... don't think he buys it at an expensive rate... matter of fact he got 20 gallons of reloadable brass (cartridge type) for cost melt weight.6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 06:01:14 PM
Was that a no to the 8mm option. Always wanted a 8mm Rem MagNot this time :chuckle: Wanting something that burns a bit less powder and a bit less bullet. I agree though, I almost bought an 8mm on here a while back even.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 06:02:23 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 06:03:05 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 06:05:25 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 09, 2016, 06:20:44 PM
Was that a no to the 8mm option. Always wanted a 8mm Rem MagNot this time :chuckle: Wanting something that burns a bit less powder and a bit less bullet. I agree though, I almost bought an 8mm on here a while back even.
If you didn't want to burn less powder and create a monster. You can go 8mm necked down to 6.5 which is the 6.5 STW. I started running one last year and it killed many animals this year.
Post by: Jason on December 09, 2016, 06:42:24 PM
Post by: kentrek on December 09, 2016, 07:01:41 PM
Post by: 7mmstalker on December 09, 2016, 07:22:45 PM
All of the short cases are getting the accolades for accuracy and consistency. Of your listed choices, that would seem the best mix of both.
I would lean towards a larger bore for the extreme long range, .284 or .308. Unfortunately most of the recipes on those bores are fairly played out.
If you want good brass at a good price,. . . . . was there a 7mm WSM or Rem. SAUM? That would stay true at the longer range better than 6.5 and still give pretty good velocity.
FWIW Son and I both shoot 300WSM and have excellent loads built using Superformance powder. This formula really seems to show consistency with the short case at top velocity. We are using hunting bullets 180gr and 165gr, have not yet tried any heavier slugs.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 09, 2016, 07:24:28 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 07:36:38 PM
I vote 6.5X284 for you. If the intended goal for satisfactory fun is 1K yds plus, the bullets may be a bit light.I've got the 300wsm covered. Currently running 190 lrab but picked up a few boxes of some other heavies to test out because I get bored :chuckle:
All of the short cases are getting the accolades for accuracy and consistency. Of your listed choices, that would seem the best mix of both.
I would lean towards a larger bore for the extreme long range, .284 or .308. Unfortunately most of the recipes on those bores are fairly played out.
If you want good brass at a good price,. . . . . was there a 7mm WSM or Rem. SAUM? That would stay true at the longer range better than 6.5 and still give pretty good velocity.
FWIW Son and I both shoot 300WSM and have excellent loads built using Superformance powder. This formula really seems to show consistency with the short case at top velocity. We are using hunting bullets 180gr and 165gr, have not yet tried any heavier slugs.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 09, 2016, 07:39:34 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
Ok... have you ever looked?
:chuckle:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on December 09, 2016, 07:42:04 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
Ok... have you ever looked?
:chuckle:
Looks they have or can get brass and loaded ammo...but it will cost you...
Post by: MtnMuley on December 09, 2016, 07:42:33 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
Ok... have you ever looked?
:chuckle:
Hard to focus when your focus point is the size of a needle tip. :chuckle:
Post by: coop2424 on December 09, 2016, 07:44:32 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on December 09, 2016, 08:04:18 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
I have no problems finding it
Post by: xXLojackXx on December 09, 2016, 08:38:19 PM
You could run 115's out of a 6 SLR or a straight .243 at 3100. Run those numbers compared to a 6.5, they can't be beat when you compared numbers to felt recoil. IF you can find 115's, H1000 or H4831sc are the secret to barrel life.
You could expect a 6.5 Creedmor to push 140's at 2850. If I were to shoot a 6.5 variant it would be a SAUM or 6.5 Addiction (6.5x55 Ackley improved) (6.5 Sweedmoor) and push 140's at 3100. You might get 2500 rounds out of it though.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 09:20:45 PM
Post by: Branden on December 09, 2016, 09:41:58 PM
Anybody running a 6.5-06ai? It has sparked my interest. Sounds like some guys are getting 3200 out of 140gr pills :dunno:
My brother and I have one. He is getting 3220 with 140's and great accuracy out of his. Mine is a little slower but it hasn't been shot much yet. He has a Brux I have a Benchmark. Both on Tikka actions.
Post by: hogslayer on December 09, 2016, 10:20:11 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2016, 10:26:26 PM
6.5 wsm. Everyone's doing it. And I'll sell you my nxs to keep things correct.:chuckle:
Post by: Reidus on December 09, 2016, 10:50:59 PM
I'm thinking about putting a good barrel on my tikka...Is there any truing or anything he does to the action or just put a new barrel on it?
Post by: Branden on December 10, 2016, 06:36:39 AM
I'm thinking about putting a good barrel on my tikka...Is there any truing or anything he does to the action or just put a new barrel on it?
The gunsmith that chambered my brothers and the one that chambered mine said tikka actions don't need to be trued like a Remington. Saves a few hundred using a tikka that way.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2016, 08:34:22 AM
Mike's experiences with tikka have been similar.
I'm thinking about putting a good barrel on my tikka...Is there any truing or anything he does to the action or just put a new barrel on it?
The gunsmith that chambered my brothers and the one that chambered mine said tikka actions don't need to be trued like a Remington. Saves a few hundred using a tikka that way.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2016, 08:35:05 AM
What kind of barrel life are you expecting?Anybody running a 6.5-06ai? It has sparked my interest. Sounds like some guys are getting 3200 out of 140gr pills :dunno:
My brother and I have one. He is getting 3220 with 140's and great accuracy out of his. Mine is a little slower but it hasn't been shot much yet. He has a Brux I have a Benchmark. Both on Tikka actions.
Post by: quarterstaff on December 10, 2016, 12:31:31 PM
.264 win mag:yeah:
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Post by: jasnt on December 10, 2016, 04:03:41 PM
Post by: coachcw on December 10, 2016, 05:09:44 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 10, 2016, 06:14:36 PM
6.5-284 brass is on the shelf at cabelas every time I go in there.... plenty of other places have it as well. Quality brass is never cheap either6.5x47 lapua :tup::yeah: or a 6.5x.284
Brass is hard to get and expensive for both of them....
I've never, ever seen 6.5x284 brass of any sort, on any shelf, in any store. Or, 6.5x47.
Ok... have you ever looked?
:chuckle:
Yes sir ree Bob....
Post by: xXLojackXx on December 10, 2016, 07:12:44 PM
:tup: Those 115's that hard to come by?
I assume you're talking about the RBT DTACs. And yes, they're not available anywhere. The Nosler RDF's are new to the market and show promise with a BC significantly higher than Berger 105 Hybrids. Sierra is coming out with 110's that will rival the DTACs, just hope that they're legit and available.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 10, 2016, 07:37:03 PM
:tup: Those 115's that hard to come by?
I assume you're talking about the RBT DTACs. And yes, they're not available anywhere. The Nosler RDF's are new to the market and show promise with a BC significantly higher than Berger 105 Hybrids. Sierra is coming out with 110's that will rival the DTACs, just hope that they're legit and available.
Tubb would of had a hand in the 110's as well? I had a fast twist .243 for a while and used both the 105's and 115's, I ended up going with 105's and traded BC for TOF. Maybe the 110's will be a happy medium?
Post by: crabcreekhunter on December 10, 2016, 07:40:19 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 10, 2016, 10:25:35 PM
I just ordered a couple boxes of the RDF's off SPS for my .243. Pretty much settled on the 6x47 or the 6.5-06ai. Wanting something not so "vanilla".:tup: Those 115's that hard to come by?
I assume you're talking about the RBT DTACs. And yes, they're not available anywhere. The Nosler RDF's are new to the market and show promise with a BC significantly higher than Berger 105 Hybrids. Sierra is coming out with 110's that will rival the DTACs, just hope that they're legit and available.
Post by: coachcw on December 11, 2016, 07:36:06 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 08:30:17 AM
Hey Lil buddy why not just keep it 243 ? And bui,d a 338 toobecause 300gr bergers are expensive and I already have a .243 :chuckle:
Post by: yorketransport on December 11, 2016, 08:58:24 AM
I just ordered a couple boxes of the RDF's of SPS for my .243. Pretty much settled on the 6x47 or the 6.5-06ai. Wanting something not so "vanilla".:tup: Those 115's that hard to come by?
I assume you're talking about the RBT DTACs. And yes, they're not available anywhere. The Nosler RDF's are new to the market and show promise with a BC significantly higher than Berger 105 Hybrids. Sierra is coming out with 110's that will rival the DTACs, just hope that they're legit and available.
So you went French vanilla with sprinkles? :chuckle:
Split the difference between the 6x47 and the 6.5 -06ai and go with a 6-284. You'll eat barrels up pretty quick, but it's a smoking fast 6mm.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 08:59:24 AM
I vote a .277 variant, just cause im partial to the .270 and rather have someone else do the testing before i pull the trigger. Lolaren't you doing a .270 ackley or something?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 09:00:48 AM
:chuckle: for me those are a couple spicy optionsI just ordered a couple boxes of the RDF's of SPS for my .243. Pretty much settled on the 6x47 or the 6.5-06ai. Wanting something not so "vanilla".:tup: Those 115's that hard to come by?
I assume you're talking about the RBT DTACs. And yes, they're not available anywhere. The Nosler RDF's are new to the market and show promise with a BC significantly higher than Berger 105 Hybrids. Sierra is coming out with 110's that will rival the DTACs, just hope that they're legit and available.
So you went French vanilla with sprinkles? :chuckle:
Split the difference between the 6x47 and the 6.5 -06ai and go with a 6-284. You'll eat barrels up pretty quick, but it's a smoking fast 6mm.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on December 11, 2016, 12:50:48 PM
I vote a .277 variant, just cause im partial to the .270 and rather have someone else do the testing before i pull the trigger. Lolaren't you doing a .270 ackley or something?
Im thinking about it, have a brand new action in the safe just trying to figure what i want out, have hundreds of .270 brass so anything off that case or a stainless fluted lightweight sporter .280 ackley to pair with my carbon one. I really do like the 6.5-06 ackley also.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 01:00:43 PM
yeah its a ripper for sure. The hunter in me is saying go 6.5-06, but the cheap ass in me is saying 6mm :chuckle:I vote a .277 variant, just cause im partial to the .270 and rather have someone else do the testing before i pull the trigger. Lolaren't you doing a .270 ackley or something?
Im thinking about it, have a brand new action in the safe just trying to figure what i want out, have hundreds of .270 brass so anything off that case or a stainless fluted lightweight sporter .280 ackley to pair with my carbon one. I really do like the 6.5-06 ackley also.
Post by: bullfisher on December 11, 2016, 04:59:28 PM
The hunter is always right my friend...yeah its a ripper for sure. The hunter in me is saying go 6.5-06, but the cheap ass in me is saying 6mm :chuckle:I vote a .277 variant, just cause im partial to the .270 and rather have someone else do the testing before i pull the trigger. Lolaren't you doing a .270 ackley or something?
Im thinking about it, have a brand new action in the safe just trying to figure what i want out, have hundreds of .270 brass so anything off that case or a stainless fluted lightweight sporter .280 ackley to pair with my carbon one. I really do like the 6.5-06 ackley also.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 11, 2016, 05:31:40 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on December 11, 2016, 05:35:36 PM
Yes, it's really a thing.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 05:36:54 PM
I went to the Sportsmans Warehouse in Tucson today, trolling. They had to call 9-1-1 to check to see if I had a heart attack. They had Norma 6.5x284 brass, Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel brass...They had powder or all sorts, Bullets of different brands. I'll go back after I count what I have.:chuckle: stuff has definitely gotten a lot easier to find here lately which is nice
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 11, 2016, 06:21:22 PM
Post by: b23 on December 11, 2016, 06:39:37 PM
So you went French vanilla with sprinkles? :chuckle:
Split the difference between the 6x47 and the 6.5 -06ai and go with a 6-284. You'll eat barrels up pretty quick, but it's a smoking fast 6mm.
I like how you think!
Ofcourse, how hard you run them and how fast you shoot them has a lot to do with barrel life but one of my favorites in the safe is my 6-284 and running it with a SAS Barricade screwed on the end has made it even more fun.
I thought about doing a 243ai but the 6-284 is sooooo easy and shoots faster so I went that route and I've been very happy I did.
If that's to generic for you I can hook you up with a 6-06AI barreled action built on a Stiller with a Broughton 5c throated for the 105 Hybrids, Jewel trigger. Built by Keven Cram MCM Rifles in PA. Has all the Redding Dies to make brass from Lapua 30-06 and already has a couple hundred pieces of new brass ready to go. Less than 100 rounds fired through it.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 11, 2016, 06:39:59 PM
I went to the Sportsmans Warehouse in Tucson today, trolling. They had to call 9-1-1 to check to see if I had a heart attack. They had Norma 6.5x284 brass, Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Grendel brass...They had powder or all sorts, Bullets of different brands. I'll go back after I count what I have.:chuckle: stuff has definitely gotten a lot easier to find here lately which is nice
It is. I've been ordering this stuff online, but not anymore... :tup:
Post by: b23 on December 11, 2016, 06:48:00 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 11, 2016, 07:10:03 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 11, 2016, 11:03:04 PM
Post by: b23 on December 11, 2016, 11:56:01 PM
Good gravy how fast is a 6-06ai going :yike:
I'd have to look at the paperwork Kevin sent with it but he did a load work up with the 105 Bergers and I believe they were launching around 3300fps with no pressure. Loaded up with something like the 95gr Hunting VLD's I'd guess it to be somewhere in the 3600fps range.
I've heard of guys running their 6-06AI's quite a bit faster but when you start getting loose primer pockets after 2-3 firings with Lapua brass, you're well above redline.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 12, 2016, 07:45:35 AM
I've got a couple hundred rounds of new unprimed Norma 6.5-284 brass if you're looking for some.
50 were $69.95 yesterday. What do you want for them shipped to 85646 ? I have 100 rounds of Hornady coming for $108
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 12, 2016, 02:20:44 PM
Perfectyep that's the one! Doing it!!!! Thanks Beau! We'll have Mike shoot it first though :chuckle:I wanted a .22-50 BMG AI but apparently it's not a thing :dunno:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 12, 2016, 02:40:29 PM
I'm going to add a caliber suggestion, I always wanted to build one of these, .22 eargesplitten loudenboomer.I was always curious about barrel life on that one, and if Ackley ever recovered bullets to look at terminal performance.
Yes, it's really a thing.
Post by: bryg_12 on December 13, 2016, 10:44:36 AM
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Post by: b23 on December 15, 2016, 10:03:28 AM
I am sure the 6.5-06 AI would turn in equally impressive numbers.
Have one and they do. I use necked down Lapua 30-06 brass as my parent case and run it a little on the warm side and with a 26in tube it shoots 140 Bergers 3150-3170fps and well under .5 MOA.
Travis has built a bunch of 6.5-06AI's and I think with his reamer and throat he gets right around 3200 from a 26in tube with the 140 Bergers.