Thread: Super Pig calibre Question...

Has anyone done a short barreled 16-18" 6.5-300 WSM or 6.5-284?

Keen to hear about the ballistics in comparison to the 260 / 6.5x55.

Yeah, I know it will be loud as F**K and burn more powder for little gain over a 260 etc... maybe

But sometimes you just want to find out for yourself

Keen to hear from those that have experience.

Thanks Team.

F.

Have done plenty of short barrelled magnums in 7 mm

With the right powder choice they whip standard chamberings for max velocity.

Thanks @7mmsaum , I think with light bullets and fast powders it will be good.

Have had a 6.5x 284 with 20" and could only get 2800fps with 130grns and 57 grn of powder now I get that with my 260 and 46 grns of power.
Barrel also gets very hot after 3 shots. I think you need a 26" barrel for the 6.5 x 284 you might be better with the .284.


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For a bush pig why don't people look at getting a 9.3x57 or 62 and chop the barrel down and suppress, rifles are reasonably cheap and
I'd imagine not much would walk away.?

Originally Posted by jakewire

For a bush pig why don't people look at getting a 9.3x57 or 62 and chop the barrel down and suppress, rifles are reasonably cheap and
I'd imagine not much would walk away.?

Probably because very few "bush pigs" are used as intended (in the close bush at shorter ranges), and are mostly used for general purpose out to some quite long ranges.

Get a 270 mate and cut it to 10 inches.
The blast alone will kill everything inside 50 meters


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@Tahr I think you nailed it. Most want versatility and whats not to like about short, light and hard hitting out to 400ish. ..

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

@Tahr I think you nailed it. Most want versatility and whats not to like about short, light and hard hitting out to 400ish. ..

So a standard 308 with 150g Gamekings at 2800-2900fps

Yep.

And that's why the 308 is the best. Good night

Or even less speed .7MM
286gr at 2300 - 2400
Bush pigs to me are a short, heavy caliber, short range intended rifle. Maybe to 200 yrds max
Otherwise why not just call them a rifle .

Originally Posted by jakewire

Otherwise why not just call them a rifle .

because people love to apply really really stupid made up terminology to things. cf: scout rifle, bush pig, etc

I think you mean e.g. but totally agree with the vast array of meaningless names that seem to be cropping up

For a 0-200 Bush rifle, 450 Bushmaster, hand loaded 250grain projectile at around 2300fps, factory ammo around 2000fps

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...hmaster-13177/

Really light one here

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...hmaster-14214/

& a bit of fun

Originally Posted by clavulanate

I think you mean e.g. but totally agree with the vast array of meaningless names that seem to be cropping up

I did mean e.g. or i.e. but I like the sound of cf better and most people don't know the difference so I use it knowingly incorrectly