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<blockquote data-quote="65WSM" data-source="post: 645070" data-attributes="member: 9551"><p>The 6.5 WSM is as good as the bullets available for the job you intend. I build long range hunting rifles. The 130 gr Accubond is excellent. I have not had the Barnes tipped or untipped and Sciroccos shoot as accurately but are certainly acceptable. I have an 8 twist barrel on the way but have only shot 9 twist so far. The new Krieger will allow me to work with 140 gr VLD custom and target bullets.</p><p> </p><p>I like to shoot the 85 gr Sierra for a reduced recoil varmint bullet. It seems to perform without even being close to the lands. I like to use Accurate 5744 with reduced loads in the 2400 to 2700 range. </p><p> </p><p>I have a 6.5 X284 and have had 3 - .264 Win Mag barrels. The 6.5 X 284 with a similar barrel and 56.6gr of VV N-560 will push 130 ABs to just as fast as a 6.5 WSM case full of Retumbo (4.45 grams), 3290 fps (26 inch Barrel). I would expect the longer neck of the 6.5 - '06 to add throat life and shoot just as fast. I would choose the Ackley 40 degree shoulder for the '06 version. The 6.5 Remington Magnum filled with N-560 should be great but you have to use Remington brass. Preping Remington brass would not be my favorite activity.</p><p> </p><p>I hope that helps you put the 6.5 WSM in perspective. I have seen exactly 3 of these all from my reamer. I have tried about a dozen powders including the new Magnum, MagPro, 4000MR and Superperformance. Retumbo is more accurate and has a broader pressure curve. Magnum is just as fast but is less accurate for some reason, probably ignition issues. ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="65WSM, post: 645070, member: 9551"] The 6.5 WSM is as good as the bullets available for the job you intend. I build long range hunting rifles. The 130 gr Accubond is excellent. I have not had the Barnes tipped or untipped and Sciroccos shoot as accurately but are certainly acceptable. I have an 8 twist barrel on the way but have only shot 9 twist so far. The new Krieger will allow me to work with 140 gr VLD custom and target bullets. I like to shoot the 85 gr Sierra for a reduced recoil varmint bullet. It seems to perform without even being close to the lands. I like to use Accurate 5744 with reduced loads in the 2400 to 2700 range. I have a 6.5 X284 and have had 3 - .264 Win Mag barrels. The 6.5 X 284 with a similar barrel and 56.6gr of VV N-560 will push 130 ABs to just as fast as a 6.5 WSM case full of Retumbo (4.45 grams), 3290 fps (26 inch Barrel). I would expect the longer neck of the 6.5 - '06 to add throat life and shoot just as fast. I would choose the Ackley 40 degree shoulder for the '06 version. The 6.5 Remington Magnum filled with N-560 should be great but you have to use Remington brass. Preping Remington brass would not be my favorite activity. I hope that helps you put the 6.5 WSM in perspective. I have seen exactly 3 of these all from my reamer. I have tried about a dozen powders including the new Magnum, MagPro, 4000MR and Superperformance. Retumbo is more accurate and has a broader pressure curve. Magnum is just as fast but is less accurate for some reason, probably ignition issues. ? [/QUOTE]
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