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  1. 03-11-2015, 08:41 PM #16
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    Buy that SAUM, so it stops calling to me. Sweet looking rig. If I wasnt off to asia for New years it would be in my safe allready....
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  3. 03-11-2015, 09:07 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    The 6.5x55 isn't a great leap in any direction from the 243.
    I call bullshit
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  4. 03-11-2015, 09:11 PM #18
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    I'm a 55 convert, best thing I ever did, smokes the 08, as long as you hand load it's great
    Smoked stuff at 1000yds as well as 10 feet
    Old one was a lazer and new one is a super lazer
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  5. 03-11-2015, 09:21 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by 300_BLK View Post
    LOVE IT!!

    Had a x55 and found it a wee bit anaemic so went to the 264 win mag which is just a belted (and longer) SAUM. But only because I had dies...

    +1 to the SAUM, you won't regret that extra flat shooting horsepower on the hill...
    Don't mention the .264WinMag... have been looking at one of them...

    Going to do some more research while I waste away the next 4 weeks in the Indian Ocean...
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  6. 03-11-2015, 09:39 PM #20
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    Nah u need the new one from Weatherby
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  7. 03-11-2015, 09:47 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by 199p View Post
    Nah u need the new one from Weatherby
    New one what???
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    264wby barrel burner
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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Shot View Post
    Don't mention the .264WinMag... have been looking at one of them...

    Going to do some more research while I waste away the next 4 weeks in the Indian Ocean...
    i have a 264WM and a 6.5/06 and have had a 6.5x55 and prefer the 6.5/06 but that is getting off the question you asked.
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  10. 03-11-2015, 10:32 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by 199p View Post
    Nah u need the new one from Weatherby
    This one,
    First Look: New 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge | Outdoor Life

    would make a great long range short barreled suppressed lightweight bush pig ( typed with tongue firmly in cheek)

    Seriously the SAUM will do what you want and reloading for a wildcat is not hard
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikee View Post
    This one,
    First Look: New 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge | Outdoor Life

    would make a great long range short barreled suppressed lightweight bush pig ( typed with tongue firmly in cheek)

    Seriously the SAUM will do what you want and reloading for a wildcat is not hard
    Lol at those prices US$ I wouldn't be cutting any barrel down, she'll be smoking that one...
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  12. 03-11-2015, 11:11 PM #26
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    I know people dont want to hear the truth but what they want to hear, so sorry but you did ask.! I think you should of kept the 270 and sold the 300 and the 243. its perfect for your needs. If you were looking for an excuse to buy another gun, go hard and buy both
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  13. 03-11-2015, 11:13 PM #27
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    Not to mention the US$96 for 20 rounds with short brass life.
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    6.5 thoughts...

    Kept the 270??? I've Never known anyone who has regretted selling theirs and changed to a different calibre...

    SAUM. And it's pretty...
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Not to mention the US$96 for 20 rounds with short brass life.

    If you wanna go fast you are gonna pay somewhere. But you would be lucky to wear out a barrel on a rifle used ONLY for hunting unless you were hunting every weekend and shooting a poo load of goats as well

    (must go faster, must go faster )
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  16. 04-11-2015, 08:52 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikee View Post
    If you wanna go fast you are gonna pay somewhere. But you would be lucky to wear out a barrel on a rifle used ONLY for hunting unless you were hunting every weekend and shooting a poo load of goats as well

    (must go faster, must go faster )
    But it looks like you are paying EVERYWHERE with this one.

    I'll invest the coin in better boots and walk a little closer. I love walking and above that being able to walk.
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