Thread: 6.5-284

I have had good results with 2225 and n560 in 6.5-06 (similar capacity) if that helps you with burn rate considerations

Originally Posted by distant stalker

I have had good results with 2225 and n560 in 6.5-06 (similar capacity) if that helps you with burn rate considerations

I always thought a 6.506 would be near perfect, even set aside an action for a build - but- no one seems to get great velocity with 6.5 06 almost like it is some ballistic anomaly that doesnt work.
Is this true or have you cracked it ?

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I always thought a 6.506 would be near perfect, even set aside an action for a build - but- no one seems to get great velocity with 6.5 06 almost like it is some ballistic anomaly that doesnt work.
Is this true or have you cracked it ?

@Brian has got his humming by using lighter Barnes bullets. Good velocity and kills very well.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I always thought a 6.506 would be near perfect, even set aside an action for a build - but- no one seems to get great velocity with 6.5 06 almost like it is some ballistic anomaly that doesnt work.
Is this true or have you cracked it ?

Get 2980fps using RL25 & Norma brass to drive 140 AMAX pills in my 6506ai. I suspect RL26 might be better but will stick with the RL25, it’s plenty quick. And save the 26 pixie dust for other rifles

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I always thought a 6.506 would be near perfect, even set aside an action for a build - but- no one seems to get great velocity with 6.5 06 almost like it is some ballistic anomaly that doesnt work.
Is this true or have you cracked it ?

I'm running 140s at 3k will play with 147s in the not too distant future to see what speed they like to fly at