6.5 Sherman

[laker]

Just started the process of building a 6.5 Sherman. Im hoping to shoot 156 grain Berger's or 140 bergers. I've got a lot of h1000 on hand so hopefully it likes that. What loads are you guys shooting in your 6.5 Sherman's and what velocities are you getting

 

[BEEMAN]

N570 with a 140 Berger got me 3339 FPS out of a 28" Hart.

 

[MT257]

What barrel length and twist will you be going for your 6.5 Sherman?

 

[laker]

What barrel length and twist will you be going for your 6.5 Sherman?

8" twist for sure and thinking of cutting my Brux #4 at 25"

 

[Korhil78]

I am shooting retumbo out of mine with the 140 gr berger and getting 3205 fps with a 26" barrel. Has killed two elk (one at 490 yards and one at 590 yards), a pig at 670 yards.

 

[David Malcom]

What barrel length and twist will you be going for your 6.5 Sherman?

Im running an 8 twist 28" krieger. 3300 with n570

 

[laker]

I've always heard about n570 but I don't know if I've honestly ever seen it. It's the Sasquatch of the powder world in my area

 

[hunter67wa]

Running 22" tube 142 LRAB with H1000 at 2950. shot a two inch group at 677 and then smacked a bear with it. so far so good.

 

[Captain1967]

Looking to build a 6.5 Sherman as well semi light weight build. Probably a titanium action. Planning on a a 7.5 or 8 twist Proof research or Bartlien cf barrel either 24 or 26 inch plus a suppressor. Any thoughts on optimum barrel length? Wanting to use 156 Bergers at around 3100 if possible. For fire forming which is preferred 280ai or 270 win brass?

 

[Captain1967]

Im running an 8 twist 28" krieger. 3300 with n570

Which bullet are you using?

 

[laker]

Here she is.

Brux #4 8 twist 26" Remington action, trigger tech trigger, bell and Carlson stock that I did a little rattle can and sponge painting on.

 

[Captain1967]

Here she is.
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Brux #4 8 twist 26" Remington action, trigger tech trigger, bell and Carlson stock that I did a little rattle can and sponge painting on.

Looks good.

 

[JMW67]

tagging in

 

[laker]

I think I'll stick with this load. Time to get away from the bench and stretch its legs a little