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6.5 stw
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<blockquote data-quote="doc136" data-source="post: 34197" data-attributes="member: 2699"><p>I averaged .25" to .5" depending on bullet (100 yds from bench). For people to say that this isn't accurate is not true. Any gun or any caliber has the capability to be accurate. It is the variables that need to be adjusted to make it accurate. Many people argue that the 300 wim mag isn't accurate due to the belt and sloppy shoulder degree. But look how many matches it has won. It has proven to be accurate. Just some cartridges have a tendency to be more accurate than others. </p><p></p><p>On another note, I have heard many argue that the 6.5 mm is finicky or fouls easily. If you use top quality tools and equipment, I have found it to be no different than any of my other guns. The 6.5 may have a bad rap with a lot of people, but has served me well. </p><p></p><p>If building a 6.5 STW I would certainly use a long barrel to obtain top velocity. I would take the time and money and do things right. Like I said, I am building a 6.5 stw right now as we speak. I am going to use a McMillan stock, Remington 700 action, Kepplinger Single Set trigger and fully bed the action and barrel. Hope this helps. Godd Hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="doc136, post: 34197, member: 2699"] I averaged .25" to .5" depending on bullet (100 yds from bench). For people to say that this isn't accurate is not true. Any gun or any caliber has the capability to be accurate. It is the variables that need to be adjusted to make it accurate. Many people argue that the 300 wim mag isn't accurate due to the belt and sloppy shoulder degree. But look how many matches it has won. It has proven to be accurate. Just some cartridges have a tendency to be more accurate than others. On another note, I have heard many argue that the 6.5 mm is finicky or fouls easily. If you use top quality tools and equipment, I have found it to be no different than any of my other guns. The 6.5 may have a bad rap with a lot of people, but has served me well. If building a 6.5 STW I would certainly use a long barrel to obtain top velocity. I would take the time and money and do things right. Like I said, I am building a 6.5 stw right now as we speak. I am going to use a McMillan stock, Remington 700 action, Kepplinger Single Set trigger and fully bed the action and barrel. Hope this helps. Godd Hunting! [/QUOTE]
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