Thread: 6.5 thoughts...

Originally Posted by mucko

how much more hp are you getting with the improved 06

I will have to look when back at work, but IIRC around the same as the 6.5Saum-6.5Wsm

6.5x55 is a brilliant setup if you reload. Run the numbers 140gn amax @ 2750fps... That's 1000ftlb to 700yards
Plenty of range and oomf for most people.

My 6.5 is chopped to 18.5 with a suppressor added; I was still pushing 140's @ 2600 which is 1000ftlb to 600 yards again, PLENTY.

Originally Posted by Timmay

6.5x55 is a brilliant setup if you reload. Run the numbers 140gn amax @ 2750fps... That's 1000ftlb to 700yards
Plenty of range and oomf for most people.

My 6.5 is chopped to 18.5 with a suppressor added; I was still pushing 140's @ 2600 which is 1000ftlb to 600 yards again, PLENTY.

Nah. The reality is different to the stats in my experience. They are out of legs at 500 really. Mine is doing 2840fps using 140 Amax, and I limit it to under 450 yds.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

The 6.5x55 isn't a great leap in any direction from the 243.

You can tui ad that GM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Big difference in HP between a 6.5 x 55 & 6.5 Saum.

The 6.5 x 55 is a great round but lacking a bit in grunt for LR hunting duties.

The 6.5 x 55 will be cheaper everywhere though, if that's a consideration.

Wash your mouth Kg!

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes. Even at 350-400 yards the 6.5x55 can be a slow killer at times. I've used it on 100s of animals.
Its not the wonder-round its cracked up to be. Just a good medium capacity case like a whole group of others. A slight edge over some others because of BC and SD, but not much. For belting down animals, the 308 and 165 grn and a full case will eclipse it.

If you want to knock them down emphatically, go for more horse power.

600 yds and lots of them.
740 and shot placement pretty crucial.
The 140 amax has the good bc and sd as well as the mighty tikka accuracy.
Over rated in some peoples book but not mine.


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Andy, maybe you are a better shot than me.
I'm not saying they don't kill at longer range, I just don't like the slower expiry of the animal.

Put it this way i dont leave much to chance with the whole package with gear prep and suitability of conditions and not to mention alot of range time before i take the longer shots as i beleive in ethical
Shooting.
I try to leave the longer shots for the 338 as a rule but the right time right place the 6.5 will do it

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you would need to know the history on a second hand 6.5 saum as its only going to have a 1500 round barrel life. 6.5*55 probably has twice that.

Originally Posted by NZVarminter

you would need to know the history on a second hand 6.5 saum as its only going to have a 1500 round barrel life. 6.5*55 probably has twice that.

Just picked up my tikka from hre now on its 3rd barrel from today.
Had a pretty interesting talk with dans barrel maker re carbon copper and breaking in.
I will post my findings when done

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Righto, well another to throw in the mix... 6.5mm-06

What do you lads know about it ??? @Kiwi Greg, @BRADS, @mucko anyone

Originally Posted by Double Shot

Righto, well another to throw in the mix... 6.5mm-06

What do you lads know about it ??? @Kiwi Greg, @BRADS, @mucko anyone

Love mine @Double Shot mine is built on a P17 action its the first rifle i go to when heading bush, no factory ammo for it but i enjoy reloading.

Originally Posted by mucko

Love mine @Double Shot mine is built on a P17 action its the first rifle i go to when heading bush, no factory ammo for it but i enjoy reloading.

Any chance I can give you a call @mucko...

Originally Posted by Double Shot

Righto, well another to throw in the mix... 6.5mm-06

What do you lads know about it ??? ..

Given it's the ballistic twin of a 6.5-284, you can possibly expect the same performance on game and around 1000rnds of barrel life with decent loads

Been using a 6.5x06 for a few years worked well. Started using 100gr tsx's at 3300 lately and I'm very impressed with the way it kills.