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    Super Pig calibre Question...

    Has anyone done a short barreled 16-18" 6.5-300 WSM or 6.5-284?

    Keen to hear about the ballistics in comparison to the 260 / 6.5x55.

    Yeah, I know it will be loud as F**K and burn more powder for little gain over a 260 etc... maybe

    But sometimes you just want to find out for yourself

    Keen to hear from those that have experience.

    Thanks Team.

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    Have done plenty of short barrelled magnums in 7 mm

    With the right powder choice they whip standard chamberings for max velocity.
    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time

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    Thanks @7mmsaum , I think with light bullets and fast powders it will be good.

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    Have had a 6.5x 284 with 20" and could only get 2800fps with 130grns and 57 grn of powder now I get that with my 260 and 46 grns of power.
    Barrel also gets very hot after 3 shots. I think you need a 26" barrel for the 6.5 x 284 you might be better with the .284.


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    For a bush pig why don't people look at getting a 9.3x57 or 62 and chop the barrel down and suppress, rifles are reasonably cheap and
    I'd imagine not much would walk away.?
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    Get a 270 mate and cut it to 10 inches.
    The blast alone will kill everything inside 50 meters


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    Quote Originally Posted by jakewire View Post
    For a bush pig why don't people look at getting a 9.3x57 or 62 and chop the barrel down and suppress, rifles are reasonably cheap and
    I'd imagine not much would walk away.?
    Probably because very few "bush pigs" are used as intended (in the close bush at shorter ranges), and are mostly used for general purpose out to some quite long ranges.
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    @Tahr I think you nailed it. Most want versatility and whats not to like about short, light and hard hitting out to 400ish. ..

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300_BLK View Post
    @Tahr I think you nailed it. Most want versatility and whats not to like about short, light and hard hitting out to 400ish. ..
    So a standard 308 with 150g Gamekings at 2800-2900fps
    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time

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    Yep.

    And that's why the 308 is the best. Good night
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    Or even less speed .7MM
    286gr at 2300 - 2400
    Bush pigs to me are a short, heavy caliber, short range intended rifle. Maybe to 200 yrds max
    Otherwise why not just call them a rifle .
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    Yes problem solved end thread.
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    "Hunting and fishing" fucking over licenced firearms owners since ages ago.

    308Win One chambering to rule them all.

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    Night chaps. One day down, 365 to go... Is it a leap year
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    18inch bbl 300wsm 150s @ 3100


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    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts

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    9.3 RSM or 308 - end of story.

 

 

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