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
new project. what to do.........
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Originally Posted by
Tentman
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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