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Need A Long Range 6.5 Caliber
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<blockquote data-quote="JTB" data-source="post: 1370006" data-attributes="member: 97196"><p>We built two 6.5-06 rifles a few years ago. One on a Savage action and the other on M70. We sold the Savage but the owner reported it has killed 8 AZ coues in the past 3 years out to 780 yards. The one we kept has been equally impressive. My 11 y/o grandson dropped a bull elk last week with one shot at 530 yards using a 142gr LR Accubond. Didn't even take one step before dropping. I load it with 58.5gr Retumbo at 3050 fps. I worked up the load but have never had a chance to use it as someone else always borrows it. Also very light and easy to carry and has no brake/light recoil. I admit I generally use larger calibers on big game but the 6.5 fills a nice nich for those wanting less recoil and respectable down-field energy. I keep looking for a reason not to build a 6.5 WSM for a light pack rifle but am running out of reasons no to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JTB, post: 1370006, member: 97196"] We built two 6.5-06 rifles a few years ago. One on a Savage action and the other on M70. We sold the Savage but the owner reported it has killed 8 AZ coues in the past 3 years out to 780 yards. The one we kept has been equally impressive. My 11 y/o grandson dropped a bull elk last week with one shot at 530 yards using a 142gr LR Accubond. Didn’t even take one step before dropping. I load it with 58.5gr Retumbo at 3050 fps. I worked up the load but have never had a chance to use it as someone else always borrows it. Also very light and easy to carry and has no brake/light recoil. I admit I generally use larger calibers on big game but the 6.5 fills a nice nich for those wanting less recoil and respectable down-field energy. I keep looking for a reason not to build a 6.5 WSM for a light pack rifle but am running out of reasons no to. [/QUOTE]
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