Recent content by Just a hunter

Sorry for the delay in responding, had some unexpected things happen in life. He brought me a box of 100 grain Speer btsp. He's hunted with his 300 WM pushing 165 Speer btsp for years with tremendous success. He's hoping to have similar results with the 25-06. Keep in mind, we're western NC...

I have been looking at brass prices. The 6.5-300 and 26 Nosler brass is pricey for sure.

Tag. Watching this as I am getting ready to start on my cousin's 25-06. He's wanting to use a 100 grain cup and core. Any suggestions for powder on that?

If the Remington rings don't sell, I'll take them. Thanks.

It was worth a shot 🤣. I'm too indecisive. Peer pressure helps me

If you could only choose one of those cartridges you listed to build on a long action, regardless of bolt face, which one would you choose?

I'd like to have some feedback on the 6.5-300. Feedback from people who have loaded for and shot that specific cartridge. Also the other larger capacity cartridges like the RPM, 26 Nosler, 264 WM and any others.

I guess I should have said, I will target shoot more than I will shoot it hunting. To elaborate, I will hopefully shoot it 2-3 shots a year hunting and maybe 50 a year at a target. Probably less than that after the new wears off. Before the boating accident I had several different calibers to...

I haven't seen any recommendations for the Nosler, is there a reason other than cost of components?

Creedmoor you say? Isn't that way too much horsepower for a whitetail?!? Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I don't have anything against the Creedmoor. In fact, my favorite rifle to shoot right now is my 22 Creed. However, I think I'd like the ability to run faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor...

What speeds do you see with what bullets? Length barrel?

I have not looked for components yet, thank you for the reminder. If I can't find components, the rifle isn't more than a paperweight or mantle piece.

I have a standard 280 and like it a lot. However, for this particular build I want to try something in 6.5 caliber. Anyone have the RPM that can give their opinion on it? Is the 6.5-300 picky?

I'm the same way, I like "odd" cartridges as well.

If you guys had a long action donor rifle with any bolt face, which 6.5 would you build and why? Mostly target shooting but likely some eastern whitetail hunting. I like fast but easy to load for. Easy, as in, load development not necessarily component availability. I don't have anything...