6.5 something

[yorke-1]

The real question here is does it need to be properly headstamped brass or not? There are all kinds of ways to hit that case capacity with quality brass if a little case forming is acceptable.

 

[GLTaylor]

The real question here is does it need to be properly headstamped brass or not? There are all kinds of ways to hit that case capacity with quality brass if

Half my rifles are wildcats. Headstamp is not a problem

 

[yorke-1]

Half my rifles are wildcats. Headstamp is not a problem

Well, in that case, I've been sitting on this one for a while. I don't have time for 90% of my ideas, so I need to start outsourcing them to other suckers shooters. LOL

This is based on a shortened 8x68s case with the intention of working in a 3.400" length action. It should have around 78-80gr case capacity.

 

[GLTaylor]

Ha! Interesting. Any reliable sources for good brass? Ever looked at the 7mm Blazer case?

 

[Quintus]

I like the 6.5 PRC, but the 6.5WSM on a long action is the bees knees and will do exactly what the .264Win Mag will without the belt. Maybe I missed it, but what is your velocity goal with what bullet/s?

 

[GLTaylor]

I want to shoot the new 123gr Absolute Hammer to 3700+

 

[FEENIX]

I like the 6.5 PRC, but the 6.5WSM on a long action is the bees knees and will do exactly what the .264Win Mag will without the belt. Maybe I missed it, but what is your velocity goal with what bullet/s?

I considered the 6.5 WSM before but ended up with .264 WM instead. The built is a not an issue for me.

 

[Quintus]

I don't mind the belt either. Keeps your pants up and keeps the kids in line. I have never really noticed any negatives from the shooting standpoint. I have had people try to explain it to me, but I just don't get it.

 

[FEENIX]

I don't mind the belt either. Keeps your pants up and keeps the kids in line. I have never really noticed any negatives from the shooting standpoint. I have had people try to explain it to me, but I just don't get it.

Ditto!

 

[yorke-1]

Ha! Interesting. Any reliable sources for good brass? Ever looked at the 7mm Blazer case?

You can find the Norma 8x68 brass pretty easily for around $2-$2.25 per case. Huntington's has the RWS, but their site has been down for a while. I've used both the Norma and RWS 8x68 brass in a 338/375 Ruger and both brands seem to perform about the same.

If I were actually doing something with that reamer print, I'd tweak the dimensions just a bit so that I could use 300 PRC or 375 Ruger brass as well. Maybe I'll try making up a rough sized dummy round to look at just for fun.

 

[Lefty G-gear]

Talking with @GLTaylor about building a 264 cal that would be beltless in the 70-80 grains of powder capacity. Need to have good quality and available brass. Thoughts?

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[Lefty G-gear]

 

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[JMW67]

they have not made this one beltless as of yet