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6.5 x 68 RWS - Two questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Pete Lincoln" data-source="post: 34733" data-attributes="member: 2245"><p>Hello fellow Brit.. I am currently in the process of looking for a Savage 116 with the intention of building a 6.5x68 on it using a Broder Barrels 5R barrel.</p><p>If you look at the Vihtavuori web site of a copy of thier reloading manual you should find some Data.</p><p>This cartridge was designed for very high bullet speeds ( app. 1200 m/s or 4000 fps) using a 93 grain bullet. It was invented by RWS( as a factory chambering) and was introduced in about 1940. It was introduced along with the 8x68, both using the same parent case, the 6.5 bieng knecked down to accept a .264" bullet.</p><p>As you stated, it is basicaly a magnum cartridge but minus the belt., as the cartridge demonstrates magnum characteristics, with regards to chamber pressure and case volume. The 6.5x68 is the most powerful european 6.5. </p><p>With all the current interest in the 6.5x284 the interest in the 6.5 bullet's is high. The 6.5x68 represents an interesting option. Factory ammo is available from RWS ( RUAG) and was from Hirtenberger but i think they have checked the towel in.</p><p>A popular round for hunting Gams ( chamois), would be a good long range Roe or Sika round in Scotland.</p><p>I can get components and factory ammo here in germany if you need them.. Pete</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pete Lincoln, post: 34733, member: 2245"] Hello fellow Brit.. I am currently in the process of looking for a Savage 116 with the intention of building a 6.5x68 on it using a Broder Barrels 5R barrel. If you look at the Vihtavuori web site of a copy of thier reloading manual you should find some Data. This cartridge was designed for very high bullet speeds ( app. 1200 m/s or 4000 fps) using a 93 grain bullet. It was invented by RWS( as a factory chambering) and was introduced in about 1940. It was introduced along with the 8x68, both using the same parent case, the 6.5 bieng knecked down to accept a .264" bullet. As you stated, it is basicaly a magnum cartridge but minus the belt., as the cartridge demonstrates magnum characteristics, with regards to chamber pressure and case volume. The 6.5x68 is the most powerful european 6.5. With all the current interest in the 6.5x284 the interest in the 6.5 bullet's is high. The 6.5x68 represents an interesting option. Factory ammo is available from RWS ( RUAG) and was from Hirtenberger but i think they have checked the towel in. A popular round for hunting Gams ( chamois), would be a good long range Roe or Sika round in Scotland. I can get components and factory ammo here in germany if you need them.. Pete [/QUOTE]
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