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Which 6.5 in Rem 700 LA, help me decide...
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 857652" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>When I pondered the 6.5s, I went with a Bartlein 24" #3.5 contour. The muzzle is 0.650. I wanted a light carry rifle and didn't know what kind of velocity I was going to get. I have worked very little with the rifle but plan on hitting the range often this October as it will be my primary rifle when I hunt in SC with my brother.</p><p></p><p>I personally would not consider using a long action for a short action caliber like the 260. However, I do see a benefit and that is if for whatever reason you were unhappy with the 260, it can be easily converted to a 6.5-284. </p><p></p><p>I recommend the 6.5-284 for many reasons. 1. it is deemed one of those "inherently accurate cartridges." 2. Both Lapua and Norma brass readily available. 3. Greater powder capacity by comparison.</p><p></p><p>Let's face it, there is no shortage of custom handloaders out there who can supply good quality ammo for that rifle no matter who it is passed down to. Secondly, and though I have seen some on the shelves, the 260 Rem factory ammo supply is quite anorexic and pretty much unimpressive in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>If I did this all over again, it would be another 6.5-284. None of my children seem to have much interest in hunting, let alone handloading, but when I'm gone they will inherit a nice pile of custom rifles and enough loading components to last a lifetime each. Maybe my son will change his mind some day. Don't know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 857652, member: 2693"] When I pondered the 6.5s, I went with a Bartlein 24" #3.5 contour. The muzzle is 0.650. I wanted a light carry rifle and didn't know what kind of velocity I was going to get. I have worked very little with the rifle but plan on hitting the range often this October as it will be my primary rifle when I hunt in SC with my brother. I personally would not consider using a long action for a short action caliber like the 260. However, I do see a benefit and that is if for whatever reason you were unhappy with the 260, it can be easily converted to a 6.5-284. I recommend the 6.5-284 for many reasons. 1. it is deemed one of those "inherently accurate cartridges." 2. Both Lapua and Norma brass readily available. 3. Greater powder capacity by comparison. Let's face it, there is no shortage of custom handloaders out there who can supply good quality ammo for that rifle no matter who it is passed down to. Secondly, and though I have seen some on the shelves, the 260 Rem factory ammo supply is quite anorexic and pretty much unimpressive in my opinion. If I did this all over again, it would be another 6.5-284. None of my children seem to have much interest in hunting, let alone handloading, but when I'm gone they will inherit a nice pile of custom rifles and enough loading components to last a lifetime each. Maybe my son will change his mind some day. Don't know. [/QUOTE]
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