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6.5-06 Ackley Improved, Any Thoughts?
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<blockquote data-quote="outofayr" data-source="post: 248949" data-attributes="member: 13568"><p>Dan:</p><p> </p><p>I had mine built in '99 by Hazer at Bison Barrels. It's a 6.5-06AI with a 1:8.5" twist, 26" heavy sporter barrel with 6 flutes. Mine has a shorter throat than what I ordered, but has consistently turned in sub-MOA groups. Blueprinted VZ24 Mauser action, Leupy rings and bases, Timney trigger, B&C Medalist stock. Mine currently wears a 4.5-14 Nikon Buckmaster SF with BDC.</p><p> </p><p>I've found that mine prefers 140 gr bullets, and RL22, and loves the Hornady AMAX in this weight. It does well with 120s, but better with 140s...I've also used 4831, RL19 and H1000 in mine with success, just not as good as RL22.</p><p> </p><p>I've also found, maybe due to the short throat in mine, that I can't get that much more velocity over the 6.5-06. I'm usually at or w/in 50fps of the book values with a safe load. More than that and brass life starts suffering and the classic signs of overpressure start showing up. Mine is my "go to" rifle, and has accounted for more head of game than any other rifle I own. Have fun with your build!</p><p> </p><p>Brian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="outofayr, post: 248949, member: 13568"] Dan: I had mine built in '99 by Hazer at Bison Barrels. It's a 6.5-06AI with a 1:8.5" twist, 26" heavy sporter barrel with 6 flutes. Mine has a shorter throat than what I ordered, but has consistently turned in sub-MOA groups. Blueprinted VZ24 Mauser action, Leupy rings and bases, Timney trigger, B&C Medalist stock. Mine currently wears a 4.5-14 Nikon Buckmaster SF with BDC. I've found that mine prefers 140 gr bullets, and RL22, and loves the Hornady AMAX in this weight. It does well with 120s, but better with 140s...I've also used 4831, RL19 and H1000 in mine with success, just not as good as RL22. I've also found, maybe due to the short throat in mine, that I can't get that much more velocity over the 6.5-06. I'm usually at or w/in 50fps of the book values with a safe load. More than that and brass life starts suffering and the classic signs of overpressure start showing up. Mine is my "go to" rifle, and has accounted for more head of game than any other rifle I own. Have fun with your build! Brian [/QUOTE]
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