Thread: 6.5 thoughts...

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.

Originally Posted by Double Shot

Don't mention the .264WinMag... have been looking at one of them...

Going to do some more research while I waste away the next 4 weeks in the Indian Ocean...

Sited her in this morning with some Nosler Tropy Grade 130 Acubonds 3200 out of the 26" shilen select match tube, WW 140gr power point does 3100 and also under half inch. Recoils like the 223 and shoots very wee groups..... Love her!

Can't wait to bowl a fallow this weekend and reload those Barnes 120gr TTSX @ 3400 or 100gr TTSX @ 3600.

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...

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

Sited her in this morning with some Nosler Tropy Grade 130 Acubonds 3200 out of the 26" shilen select match tube, WW 140gr power point does 3100 and also under half inch. Recoils like the 223 and shoots very wee groups..... Love her!

Can't wait to bowl a fallow this weekend and reload those Barnes 120gr TTSX @ 3400 or 100gr TTSX @ 3600.

STOP IT!!!

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 300_BLK

Sited her in this morning with some Nosler Tropy Grade 130 Acubonds 3200 out of the 26" shilen select match tube, WW 140gr power point does 3100 and also under half inch. Recoils like the 223 and shoots very wee groups..... Love her!

Can't wait to bowl a fallow this weekend and reload those Barnes 120gr TTSX @ 3400 or 100gr TTSX @ 3600.

I have a .264 as well, almost the same results, 130 accubond is giving fantastic accuracy, with the factory, Nosler ammo, 140gr accubond hand loads at 3120, but powder is IMR4350, so may improve speed with R25 or retumbo, accuracy is great, 2" five shot, groups at 300m.
Just wish. I could find sum 130gr accubonds, or LRAB, 130 swifts were not good, and the 130 bergers, so, so,
With a light weight Kimber custom .260 @ 5lbs, for a MT rifle, and a .264win for long range @ 9 lbs, I am well set up, in 6.5 bore.
Don't see the point in the 6.5 Nosler or weatherby 6.5, overbore whore's, as the .264 is plenty capable, and hard enough on barrels already.

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

Hurry up and buy it man, you wont be sorry believe me.

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.

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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.

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Having had a couple of 6.5-06's, neither of which I could ever get to "advertised" velocities with acceptable accuracy I wouldn't go down that track again (or 6.5/284 which is the same thing, maybe with a slightly more efficient/modern shape).

I think I'd decide whether I wanted another long action or a short first. If you happen to think short then the 6.5 Creedmoor is worth thinking about. The one I had gave an honest 2800 with 140's, and just under 3000 with 129's, was super easy to get to shoot. Dammed if I know how it did it cause that's nearly 270 ballistics from a piss-pot little case from a 20" barrel. I sold my Creedmoor but have another (more expensive) one on order.