Thread: 6.5 thoughts...

I would still have my 06 barrel if it were not for a wee reaming blunder.
I load for another blaser barrel 6.5-06 that it is shorter than mine at 24" but is as fast and accurate.

130 scirocco. 3150 fps. It shot well at 3230fps but we were only getting 3-4 goes on a Lapua case.

You will likely get better velocities in a turn bolt gun if that is what you're after.
N560, RL 22 and 25 all seem to run well in them.
Great caliber. I shot more game and steel with it than I have my .260 improved. I didn't think I would notice the difference in performance, but I have.




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Cheers R93, well if I get this thing I might ask you to share some data... nothing as flash as a Blaser, just a good ol' Ruger...

And if it doesn't happen I just may find something to make one, will need a good gun smith to do a barrel and reaming job...

Originally Posted by Double Shot

Cheers R93, well if I get this thing I might ask you to share some data... nothing as flash as a Blaser, just a good ol' Ruger...

And if it doesn't happen I just may find something to make one, will need a good gun smith to do a barrel and reaming job...

Its a nice looking rifle that one. Good price too

An old member on this forum did one in a ruger. He has tried everything other 6.5 variation since as well.
Pretty sure like me he would go back and settle on the 06 in a heartbeat.
My .260 is just so accurate and light on the blaser off road stock.
When it is shot out I will likely go back to the 06.

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Originally Posted by R93

An old member on this forum did one in a ruger. He has tried everything other 6.5 variation since as well.
Pretty sure like me he would go back and settle on the 06 in a heartbeat.
My .260 is just so accurate and light on the blaser off road stock.
When it is shot out I will likely go back to the 06.

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i would concur with you sir, i would never be with out my 06 and if for some miracle i sold it i would promptly replace it with another.

well my 6.5/06 works fine i can get sub MOA accuracy using barnes 127 LRX being pushed by 44grs 2209 having bothered checking speed find it a bit irrelevant when i have it sub MOA. 140 AMAX seem to do alright but havnt dont heaps of testing with it.

Well F*** that, missed that one, let it go before it went silly.....so it's back to the drawing board...

Who do you suggest I contact re a new 6.5 barrel 1/8 in SS 22in to fit a Ruger M77 Long action and have it reamed for 6.5mm-06... ???

for a 6.5-06 I would stay with a min barrel length of 24 in if you want to get best velocities out of it. In fact 25 or 26 in would be even better, just not ideal for humping thru tight bush . If you want short barrel then the 6.5x284 is a better option.
Out of interest what are others using for powder in 6.5 06, I started off with 2213SC but moved to 2217 with better results (fps and sub moa), thinking I should try 2225 or RL25 to see if that get more speed and retain sub moa ? Thoughts ?

N560 worked best in my '06 barrel. I also agree keeping the min length to 24" for Double Shot. My barrel was a tru-flite. It was a good one, never fouled. My mates is also a tru-flite that shoots amazingly. If I was to do another I would get a Bartlein. Best barrel I have had by a long way. My .260 improved Bartlein, shoots POI and velocity, when cold and clean.

Herbmiester was selling the criterions in 6.5mm for 400 here a while back. Dunno if he still has them

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Herbmiester was selling the criterions in 6.5mm for 400 here a while back. Dunno if he still has them

They would be a good buy at that but might pay to check they don't need profiling as well

Nick I have a Criterion barrel in 6.5 mm that I purchased off Herbmeister. You won't be disappointed with one - I have one on my 6.5 mm SAUM - it will shoot under 0.5 MOA with 140gr SST'S.

However you will need to get it profiled. SSRNZ charged me $150.00 to profile and crown.

For the ranges mentioned I am hearing; 18" barrelled 308!