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6.5 Remington Magnum Advice
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<blockquote data-quote="azbushrat" data-source="post: 494369" data-attributes="member: 32910"><p>I have been on the lookout for quite a while for a long range hunting rifle for coues deer here in Arizona. I have always been partial to the looks of the "classic" hunting rifle with wood stock blue barrel etc, but decided I wanted to get a longrange gun that I could carry without worrying about dinging up the stock. So that is when I decided I wanted a 6.5x284 in a synthetic stock with a SS barrel. </p><p></p><p>However, the other week I came across a 6.5 remington magnum in a Remington 700 BDL. Apparently this gun was made in 1969 and is extremely rare (less than 1500 ever made, probably more like 700)... but I digress. I knew I would be limited by the short action but the price seemed right so I bought the gun.</p><p></p><p>I am now having seconds thoughts. It seems everyone says you need the longer action for the best performance (bullet depth, more powder, etc). What can I expect from this gun with its short action? Does anyone have any recommended loads/bullets they use for a short action gun? All I really want is a good gun for taking coues out to 500 or 600 yards.</p><p></p><p>I can always sell the gun and continue my search for a 6.5x284 in a long action gun if necessary.</p><p></p><p>By the way, I just joined the site. I knew you all would be the guys with the answers. I look forward to many more hours of enjoyment, and schooling, from this forum!!</p><p></p><p>thanks,</p><p>azbushrat</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azbushrat, post: 494369, member: 32910"] I have been on the lookout for quite a while for a long range hunting rifle for coues deer here in Arizona. I have always been partial to the looks of the "classic" hunting rifle with wood stock blue barrel etc, but decided I wanted to get a longrange gun that I could carry without worrying about dinging up the stock. So that is when I decided I wanted a 6.5x284 in a synthetic stock with a SS barrel. However, the other week I came across a 6.5 remington magnum in a Remington 700 BDL. Apparently this gun was made in 1969 and is extremely rare (less than 1500 ever made, probably more like 700)... but I digress. I knew I would be limited by the short action but the price seemed right so I bought the gun. I am now having seconds thoughts. It seems everyone says you need the longer action for the best performance (bullet depth, more powder, etc). What can I expect from this gun with its short action? Does anyone have any recommended loads/bullets they use for a short action gun? All I really want is a good gun for taking coues out to 500 or 600 yards. I can always sell the gun and continue my search for a 6.5x284 in a long action gun if necessary. By the way, I just joined the site. I knew you all would be the guys with the answers. I look forward to many more hours of enjoyment, and schooling, from this forum!! thanks, azbushrat [/QUOTE]
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