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So I’m not the only one... 264 Win Mag
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<blockquote data-quote="LeddSlinger" data-source="post: 1476343" data-attributes="member: 65338"><p>I had a custom 6.5x55 with a 1 in 8 barrel for a while. It was more than capable for handling most hunting situations. While it was plenty accurate, it's not what I would consider a "fast" 6.5 round. But it wasn't built for speed. It's design was to push big 160gr bullets at slower speeds for good penetration. Much like dangerous game African rifles, but on a smaller scale. This allowed hunting of pretty large game without having to deal with harsh magnum recoil. Most SAAMI 6.5x55 reamers have a ton of freebore to account for those big long 160gr pills used in Europe. Fast or not, it's still a great round that I'm sure will survive for many more decades.</p><p></p><p>Of course you can throw an Ackley shoulder on the design, take out some of the body taper, and it comes alive with a lot more speed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LeddSlinger, post: 1476343, member: 65338"] I had a custom 6.5x55 with a 1 in 8 barrel for a while. It was more than capable for handling most hunting situations. While it was plenty accurate, it's not what I would consider a "fast" 6.5 round. But it wasn't built for speed. It's design was to push big 160gr bullets at slower speeds for good penetration. Much like dangerous game African rifles, but on a smaller scale. This allowed hunting of pretty large game without having to deal with harsh magnum recoil. Most SAAMI 6.5x55 reamers have a ton of freebore to account for those big long 160gr pills used in Europe. Fast or not, it's still a great round that I'm sure will survive for many more decades. Of course you can throw an Ackley shoulder on the design, take out some of the body taper, and it comes alive with a lot more speed. [/QUOTE]
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