Thread: The 6.5-06 gets an upgrade

Originally Posted by sneeze

Well it would but why would you run a 280ai with a 26 inch barrel at 2900 fps?

Well the data I have a few run 3000 but most are 2900 & even at 3000 the 162 is still just behind ballisticly but ahead in energy

The 280ai at 3000 puts the 7mmRem mag to shame unless you stoke it right up, most seem to do 3050-3100

Looking forward to getting my 280ai back with a 24" barrel instead of 22, won't be running N560 though