2950 with a 140 in a 6.5-284 is about the right balance between velocity, and case life so would think you would want much more velocity in the similar capacity 06 case. Another 50-100 fps maybe?
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2950 with a 140 in a 6.5-284 is about the right balance between velocity, and case life so would think you would want much more velocity in the similar capacity 06 case. Another 50-100 fps maybe?
Nosler published data for the 6.5 / 06 in at least two of their manuals that are on my shelf. Data for the 140 gn projectiles in a 24" tube:
In the earlier manual (third ed.) H4350 (2209) - 44.5 -...
In 6.5/284 I use 2209 @ 58.5 with a 140 for 2940 fps. Been up to 51.5 but destroys lapua brass in 3 firings.
With 2213 I have to go to about 51.5 gns.
I’d also look at RL22 if you have some...