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Seems it works though. They got 3040 something with RL17

This is an interesting wildcat. I like the idea a lot. Non magnum Short action 6.5 getting 3k. Almost too good to be true. Worth a read.

New 6.5 Idea - Long Range Hunting Online Magazine

I bet you could. ;) Does that mean you would be keen on a group buy type/NZHS rifle thingy?

Yep. Sounds good?

Would other people be interested in this? For it to work/be profitable for the chosen smith maybe a ten gun minimum?

Barnards would be nice but they're pricey as well as being heavy. I think if the NZHS rifle was to be built it would need to be affordable for most and practical too.

My thoughts on specs are:...

Exactly what I was thinking. Howa's are a great idea. After all they're Sako's, just made in Japan. :thumbsup:

Specs would need to be the same for all rifles to make it work I think.

I like this idea as well. Could be an idea for a group buy rifle?

So do we have a consensus on this yet? It seems .284 Win case shortened and either improved or not. I vote not improved, might have feeding issues then.

Yeah me too.

I suppose we'll know once the NZHS Wildcat is done. It seems that majority are going with this theme.

I vote .284 Win case shortened to say 47/48mm no improved shoulder necessary.