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<blockquote data-quote="65WSM" data-source="post: 646830" data-attributes="member: 9551"><p>I have a 6.5 WSM that was built in 2005. It has a 9 twist and was designed to shoot 120 gr Barnes X bullets with Reloader 22 and 25 powders. It is built on a Model 70 short action. I bedded it into a MPI graphite stock and weighs an honest 7.5 lbs with a Sightron 2-10X 32mm compact scope in Talley lightweight rings. I abandoned the floorplate and have a 26 inch fluted barrel.</p><p> </p><p>I have found I can get 3280 fps with 130 Accubonds with either Retumbo or Ramshot Magnum. The 130 Accubond has a greater BC than any other bonded hunting bullet I am aware of. Retumbo seems to be more accurate than Ramshot Magnum in my barrel and the Bartlein barrel of a friend. A third friend is happy with Magnum.</p><p> </p><p>I am currently constructing a 6.5 WSM with a 28 inch Krieger 8 twist to shoot 140 and 140 gr bullets that are target bullets and not bonded. I plan is to use Vihtavuori N-570 to get over 3100 fps. Retumbo, R-25 and Magnum may also be in that ballpark. If I get to 3200 fps I will be pleased (remember I am gaining barrel length and weight). I should be able to tell you this Summer what 140 gr bullets can do in 6.5 WSM. </p><p> </p><p>I built a 6.5 X 284 with one of the Bartlein barrels that were made with my friends 6.5 WSMs. It will drive 130 Accubonds just as fast as the 6.5 WSM with Vihtavuori N-560. The larger WSM case gains you nothing. VV N-560 is amazing in the 6.5 X 284 but burns fast for the more spacious case.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="65WSM, post: 646830, member: 9551"] I have a 6.5 WSM that was built in 2005. It has a 9 twist and was designed to shoot 120 gr Barnes X bullets with Reloader 22 and 25 powders. It is built on a Model 70 short action. I bedded it into a MPI graphite stock and weighs an honest 7.5 lbs with a Sightron 2-10X 32mm compact scope in Talley lightweight rings. I abandoned the floorplate and have a 26 inch fluted barrel. I have found I can get 3280 fps with 130 Accubonds with either Retumbo or Ramshot Magnum. The 130 Accubond has a greater BC than any other bonded hunting bullet I am aware of. Retumbo seems to be more accurate than Ramshot Magnum in my barrel and the Bartlein barrel of a friend. A third friend is happy with Magnum. I am currently constructing a 6.5 WSM with a 28 inch Krieger 8 twist to shoot 140 and 140 gr bullets that are target bullets and not bonded. I plan is to use Vihtavuori N-570 to get over 3100 fps. Retumbo, R-25 and Magnum may also be in that ballpark. If I get to 3200 fps I will be pleased (remember I am gaining barrel length and weight). I should be able to tell you this Summer what 140 gr bullets can do in 6.5 WSM. I built a 6.5 X 284 with one of the Bartlein barrels that were made with my friends 6.5 WSMs. It will drive 130 Accubonds just as fast as the 6.5 WSM with Vihtavuori N-560. The larger WSM case gains you nothing. VV N-560 is amazing in the 6.5 X 284 but burns fast for the more spacious case. [/QUOTE]
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