Thread: 6.5 thoughts...

264wby barrel burner

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

Not to mention the US$96 for 20 rounds with short brass life.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

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 )

Originally Posted by mikee

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.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

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.

Yep that Weatherby has $$$ every which way you look... don't get me wrong, don't mind spending my hard earned cash but want to make the right choice

Invested in the new Lowa Z-8's Gadget, very pleased with them, and I love walking too, but you know sometimes a bloke likes to challenge ones self...

In all fairness though I'd probably never fire enough rounds down it to burn the barrel out, my research continues...

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

SAUM. And it's pretty...

Both good choices, A 6.5x55 would be a lot easier to sell at a latter date,

I own a 6.5x55 and load another for a mate.
I recommend it as a calibre for newbies or those shy of recoil, so that fits in well with advice on it being low on the HP.

Agree the 6.5x55 will be easier to sell down the track. But the SAUM is cooler - I am just about finished with a 260AI...first foray into 6.5 cal and I hope I enjoy.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Agree the 6.5x55 will be easier to sell down the track. But the SAUM is cooler - I am just about finished with a 260AI...first foray into 6.5 cal and I hope I enjoy.

What is that fine thing?


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Mmmmmm Deviant

If you need to have a hotrod 6.5 for hunting, you paint yourself into a corner, both in projectile weight and resale value.

Get a 7mm Mag if you must drive lighter projectiles fast, .264 120gnTTSX vs .284 120gnTTSX, not much difference in the bc values and my 7mm Mg drives the 120gnTTSX at 3500fps and groups them outstandingly well, but if I want, I can switch to the 180 Berger and say "see ya later" to anything .264.

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

If you need to have a hotrod 6.5 for hunting, you paint yourself into a corner, both in projectile weight and resale value.

Get a 7mm Mag if you must drive lighter projectiles fast, .264 120gnTTSX vs .284 120gnTTSX, not much difference in the bc values and my 7mm Mg drives the 120gnTTSX at 3500fps and groups them outstandingly well, but if I want, I can switch to the 180 Berger and say "see ya later" to anything .264.

Interesting comments, I have the .300 Win Mag set up with 168 Amax/Sierra TMK 180 Accubond 208 Amax so big stuff sweet, big gun for bush, hence the idea of something a bit smaller with some punch, will be looking at 120/140 loads a step up from 85/107 243 loads...

As for resale, don't really care, had the .270 for 14yrs and sold it for $300 less than I paid, had the 22-250 for 9yrs the 243 is a year old and not going anywhere, so I do tend to keep them for some time...only the 204 didn't last long wasn't me...

The .264WM is what really got me looking... need to cover 3rd base as the rest of the diamond is sorted

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

If you need to have a hotrod 6.5 for hunting, you paint yourself into a corner, both in projectile weight and resale value.

Get a 7mm Mag if you must drive lighter projectiles fast, .264 120gnTTSX vs .284 120gnTTSX, not much difference in the bc values and my 7mm Mg drives the 120gnTTSX at 3500fps and groups them outstandingly well, but if I want, I can switch to the 180 Berger and say "see ya later" to anything .264.

Can't argue with your logic to be honest.
I do know that the the 264 bullets seem to kill very effectively however, good bc, obviously fast and penetrate deep.
Lack of recoil is another tick in Te box also.