I didn't hear that sorry, can you speak up please...Quote:
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I didn't hear that sorry, can you speak up please...Quote:
Originally Posted by von tempsky fan
WHAT! CAN'T HEAR YOU MAN, SPEAK UP!Quote:
Originally Posted by von tempsky fan
Sigh.... even worse when they use a mauser to do it ........Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirehunt
With respect, hearing loss is no joke. I did significant damage to my hearing when I was young & dumb due simply not taking hearing protection seriously. Suppressors are wonderful things that in my case is to help ensure my hearing loss doesn't get significantly worse. Yes they are ugly, apart from extra weight or heft which can be negated with a barrel shorten I don't think there are any other negatives.Quote:
Originally Posted by von tempsky fan
On the case of the 6.5x55 - it's a funny round. Don't expect high velocity's, I've really struggled to get reasonable speeds at sensible pressures. The only powder which allows me to get close to a 140gr @ 2850 from 22" barrel at sensible pressures is N560. I've seen 48gr of 2209 mentioned here behind a 140gr.... be bloody carefull approaching anything like this - I believe you will be well above safe pressures. It is however a very accurate round that seems to shoot most projectiles or powder combinations very well.
Be safe out there - whether it is hearing or body parts :)
I don't think a deer/pig etc is gonna be annoyed if it is shot with a bullet doing 2500 fps or one going 2650 fps. If everything's done it'll be......wait for it....... DEAD
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Much the same method, just with the added bonus of significant cumulative hearing damageQuote:
Originally Posted by von tempsky fan
Nothing I have hit in the correct place with a 6.5mm 140gr Amax has taken a single step, and 140gr long range ballistics are superior, so a 120/130 would have to skin and carry it out for me to be convinced to changeQuote:
Originally Posted by Wirehunt
And pack it into plastic bags as well, in order to convince me.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Get onto Jim in Oamaru for that. He builds them.Quote:
Originally Posted by von tempsky fan
So do they work just as well at close range on Reds etcQuote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Did you use them on the samber you shot??
Getting a .260 barrelled at the moment so interested to know how they go.
Just dropped the rifle off at Mark here in Taupo.
Getting 100mm taken off the end.
Mark Bridgeman? Used to take us rabbit hunting when I was a grommit. He still loading rounds?
Thats him. Yep he owns Custom Cartridges
yeah they seem toQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
Yes on that sambar, high shoulder and it dropped on the spot, was still kicking so I shot it again in the head but that wasn't really necessary
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Originally Posted by gimp
I can back this up, I actually checked my load data, my loads have been doing 2720 fps in their current state 140gn Amax
I've shot 10+ deer, reds, fallow & sika they have all dropped on the spot. The longest shot was 250m though - I aim for the front shoulder/heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bHZkB0rrOU
check out the cham + bull tahr getting dropped in this film - 250 and 200 meters, 2740fps amax
need to get some more kills on film, always seem to muck up the filming
Yeah, I've shot dozens of deer and Tahr with them (140amax) from 50 to 500. 6.5x55 @ 2,840fps. 21.5" barrel.
Haven't lost any. Every now and again they don't penetrate so well but still kill. For an ordinary cup and core bullet they are pretty damned good. One day I culled 7 Tahr out to 400 yards with 7 shots.
With any sort of bullet the 6.5x55 can be a bit of a slow killer at rangers over 350/400 yards anyway (in my experience).
The 130 scirocco would be my favorite bullet in any 6.5. Has good BC and kills well up close and at distance. Just a bit pricey.
Used them in both my 6.5-06 and .260 improved on everything I hunt.
I don't trust the AMAX as much as some do as it is a target bullet.
But I have shot a few animals with them in a few cals and had no dramas at all. Hard to complain about their accuracy as well.
Another bullet that shoots well in my .260 out to 600 is the 129 interlock.
Rather surprising considering their makeup.
BC is low but not to much of an issue in favorable conditions.
I tend to use it the most lately as I don't stretch the barrel anymore on animals.
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So 2209 is where it's at for 6.5?
Nah. N560Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
2209 seems best powder with 140s in a .260, it works nicely in x55 also - but N560 will give higher speeds in x55. I stuck with 2209 because I don't trust non ADI powders for temp sensitivity + availability + they cost more than $50/500gm
Amax is much cheaper than the Swifts @R93........ and almost cheaper than the Interlocks actually. Tried to find some cheap 6.5 bullets for offhand shooting practice loads but turns out Amax is about as cheap as it gets
The next best powder to N560 for speed and accuracy for my rifle is IMR 4831. But you are right gimp, they are hellish expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
140 VLD Berger is a good accurate knockout performer and has great bc. Has never let me down for accuracy or killing ability across several calibres, irrespective of range or size of animal.
I only use the swifts on animals and a bit of steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
I don't trust the AMAX up close so no point in me using it no matter how cheap they are. I am happy to pay whatever for peace of mind.
I spend retarded money all the time on my passion and most likely always will.
It is pretty retaded that I have 2 guns in my safe, that together, are worth more than my sheep shagger😆
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What sort of speeds are you getting out of the 6.5/06 @R93 ? Must get around to shooting mine one of these days.
3200ish with 130s in a 24"
I don't have the barrel anymore.
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Check that! Was a 26" barrel.
Ran it at stupid speed and only got 3 turns out of the brass.
with 130s @3150 brass life improved.
Love the cal. Thinking of doing another one or .280
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Didn't know you owned 2 Howa's [emoji24]Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Thanks for the info guys I am also not sure about the close up performance of the A-Max as I have been using 130 Nosler AB in my 6.5/284 so may carry on with them or try the Hornady 129 Interlocks in my .260IMP
If you have a high muzzle velocity I'd be less inclined to try the amax, but of course it works so well at a moderate velocity, why bother burning more powder?
I had very good results with the 129sst in my 6.5x55.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
The 140gn Amax and Corelokt rounds I've loaded shoot in perfectly the same POI, I don't have my chrony any more so need to pick one up or borrow the N.I one.
Here it is with 4" taken off the end so same OAL
Attachment 38033
Bloody stoked.
Looks good. Nothing beats a mild 6.5 in a compact suppressed gun I reckon
I don't own a Ford ya mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
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YetQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
Nice hair do!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
I will he interested to see your chrony results with an 18" tube
I reckon N550 would be worth a try with the short barrel.
My chrony turned up so headed to the range.
140 Amax Lapua brass CCI primer 45.9gn 2209= 2600fps on the button
140 corelokt Remington brass CCI primer 45gn 2209 = 2450fps
@Beavis
I forgot to add, the amax's were doing 2720 before the chop.
