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6.5-06 vs 6.5X284 vs 6.5 Sherman
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 576125" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>No I didn't know about the 30 cailber, or else forgot about it. I have not even found a good donor action yet, but a Savage looks like what I want. With your cartridge I'd need a long action, and that still is not a problem. 3000 fps with a 190 grain bullet is impressive, and that's .300 mag territory! Did you try any of the Sierra 175's? Also what barrel length did you use? I'd prefer a 24", and as I said the goal was 2900fps witha 175 grain bullet. As for the 6.5, I'm looking a very efficient catridges these days. I've always liked the 6.5-06 as well as the 6.5-06AI, and the Sherman fall right in that group as well. But the one pitfall here (to be very honest with you) is the idea of shooting a 30 and a 6.5mm off the same basic case. Sooner or later something bad is gonna happen! That's why I always stayed away from the .257 Roberts even though I dearly love that cartridge. I also like the 6mm Remington, and that's a blow up waiting to happen when you got both.</p><p> </p><p>First priority next year is of course the 6BG project, and a rebarrel job on my .223 Remington 700. (actually I have something of even higher priority) Those will be fairly easy to get outta the way, and should be shooting them before the first of June. Then I'll turn to the 6.5 and 30 caliber projects. I do have one other gun related project that's very elusive. I want to build either a .405 Winchester or a 40-65 in a Hi-Wall. Donor actions are pricey and uncommon around here. These will be BPCR long range gun shooters. Incase you have not heard; I have a serious passion for Hi-Walls and leggy red heads.</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 576125, member: 25383"] No I didn't know about the 30 cailber, or else forgot about it. I have not even found a good donor action yet, but a Savage looks like what I want. With your cartridge I'd need a long action, and that still is not a problem. 3000 fps with a 190 grain bullet is impressive, and that's .300 mag territory! Did you try any of the Sierra 175's? Also what barrel length did you use? I'd prefer a 24", and as I said the goal was 2900fps witha 175 grain bullet. As for the 6.5, I'm looking a very efficient catridges these days. I've always liked the 6.5-06 as well as the 6.5-06AI, and the Sherman fall right in that group as well. But the one pitfall here (to be very honest with you) is the idea of shooting a 30 and a 6.5mm off the same basic case. Sooner or later something bad is gonna happen! That's why I always stayed away from the .257 Roberts even though I dearly love that cartridge. I also like the 6mm Remington, and that's a blow up waiting to happen when you got both. First priority next year is of course the 6BG project, and a rebarrel job on my .223 Remington 700. (actually I have something of even higher priority) Those will be fairly easy to get outta the way, and should be shooting them before the first of June. Then I'll turn to the 6.5 and 30 caliber projects. I do have one other gun related project that's very elusive. I want to build either a .405 Winchester or a 40-65 in a Hi-Wall. Donor actions are pricey and uncommon around here. These will be BPCR long range gun shooters. Incase you have not heard; I have a serious passion for Hi-Walls and leggy red heads. gary [/QUOTE]
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