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    new project. what to do.........

    I am considering a rifle for a tops/all rounder type rifle.
    first problem, I am a lefty, second there is only the .270 or the 6.5x55 available.
    now that in itself is not a problem, of course either is a capable calibre. so I could just choose one and go shoot it, I am sure they would be fine.
    but, I don't want just fine.
    I cant do the .270, I have one all ready, I tell everyone its a 6.8x63 because it embarrasses me so much.
    so that leaves the 6.5x55.
    I shot a tikka that Wiz had and it was a ball tearer as I remember, but I don't think it spat them out too quick.
    so it got me thinking....
    6.5x55AI ?
    6.5x57AI
    6.5x284
    6.5x06
    ????????
    I thought 140g Amax's at 3k would be the bees knees.
    greg

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    6.5x284 without a doubt, rocket ship!

    Good bullet selection, great case and again, rocket ship!
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    Quote Originally Posted by greghud View Post
    I tell everyone its a 6.8x63 because it embarrasses me so much.
    You have issues

    Another vote for the 284
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    I'd just shoot the 6.5 and not worry about it reaching 3k. Should get it going fast enough to kill shit.
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    6.5SAUM will do what you want to do with eze in a 22 or 24" barrel. You won't be overloading it like you possibly will be with your other options to achieve the velocity you want.
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    Eehee - you've been under the influence of your own advice . . .

    6.5-06 and 6.5-284 are ballistically identical no matter what some people say, the case capacities are the same. So that brings you to the action length, may as well work to that parameter. Now that you are past that, an AI of either of the smaller 6.5s will give much the same result too.

    To be really different how about 6.5-06 AI - now you'd be getting close to 264 Mag. And since we've now mentioned it - do it, the 264, go the whole hog, no one will have bragging rights over you and you are bound to find a mug who wants to quit his 7mm Mag brass cause it hurts at both ends.
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    heheheheehe,
    cant help myself.
    tm, did you have a 6.5x06? how did it go?
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    There's also 6.5 WSM and I'd be keen to hear how the 6.5 saum goes if anyone is running one? There's a few left hand actions around a stiller and trued Remington on trademe last week

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    Quote Originally Posted by camo wsm View Post
    There's also 6.5 WSM and I'd be keen to hear how the 6.5 saum goes if anyone is running one? There's a few left hand actions around a stiller and trued Remington on trademe last week
    Yeah mate I have a 6.5 saum to be fair I've done very little with it, but its a neat little gun. It fits this guys bill and will push the 140amax over 3000 and the 120gmx pills around 3200.

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    i only got 2800 out of my 6.5 06 with 140 amax

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    if I neck down a 50bmg case.........................
    I think the 6.5x55ai mite give me enough poke and its an easy fix. 120gmx at 3k will be enough surely?????
    greg

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    Yea I think 3000fps with a 140 without a magnum is pushing it in practical length barrels. Good news is magnums can do it just crusing along and with good barrel life
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    Yeah mate I have a 6.5 saum to be fair I've done very little with it, but its a neat little gun. It fits this guys bill and will push the 140amax over 3000 and the 120gmx pills around 3200.
    Is it the Tikka that Kiwi greg had for sale?

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    Quote Originally Posted by camo wsm View Post
    Is it the Tikka that Kiwi greg had for sale?
    Boom it is
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    new project. what to do.........

    Quote Originally Posted by Tentman View Post
    Eehee - you've been under the influence of your own advice . . .

    6.5-06 and 6.5-284 are ballistically identical no matter what some people say, the case capacities are the same. So that brings you to the action length, may as well work to that parameter. Now that you are past that, an AI of either of the smaller 6.5s will give much the same result too.

    To be really different how about 6.5-06 AI - now you'd be getting close to 264 Mag. And since we've now mentioned it - do it, the 264, go the whole hog, no one will have bragging rights over you and you are bound to find a mug who wants to quit his 7mm Mag brass cause it hurts at both ends.
    6.5-06 out performs a 6.5-284. Identical ballistically they are not.
    I had one for ages before I ever seen it mentioned on any forum.
    Would have another in a heartbeat. Would AI it most likely.
    Run a 260 improved now that gets up around 3k with 140's and slightly over with 125-130's
    In a 23" barrel.



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