Help, Looking for a new hunting caliber, thinking 6.5-284, 6.5 SAUM maybe?

Might take a look at the .264 win mag. Should feed perfect in a 7 mag rebarrel and give plenty of velocity for whatever you want to do. Kinda boring but doesn't mean it isn't good.

If you want to sell your stock let me know. Seriously

ADG doesn't have 6.5 GAP or Sherman brass on their website

odoylerules said:

ADG doesn't have 6.5 GAP or Sherman brass on their website

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It's coming this summer, Rich is doing pre orders now from his website:

https://shermanwildcatcartridges.com/

ruby76 said:

It's coming this summer, Rich is doing pre orders now from his website:

https://shermanwildcatcartridges.com/

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What bolt size is the 6.5ss?

What are the pros and cons and performance differences of the 6.5 SAUM and 6.5 ss?

odoylerules said:

What bolt size is the 6.5ss?

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Magnum bolt face

odoylerules said:

What are the pros and cons and performance differences of the 6.5 SAUM and 6.5 ss?

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Rich's website has a bunch of info too but here's a thread:

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/6-5-ss-sherman-shortmag-q-a.129771/

blackaj said:

Simple fix is to run Norma 7 Saum brass through a full length 6.5 saum die, super simple and great brass.
I neck turn but it's not required

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Very difficult to find Norma 7 SAUM brass in my experience. Also, I am running the latest generation of Hornady brass. I just had to trash over 100 pieces after 3 firings because the primer pockets were way too loose for any subsequent loadings.

Now I gotta find a barrel...

I've seen 7 to 8 reloads on Hornady brass for my 6.5 SAUM. No primer pocket issues. I use Tula LRM primers. FWIW.

odoylerules said:

Now I gotta find a barrel...

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My favorites have been Bartlein and Brux in 1:8 twist but there are a lot of good ones out there.....

jraulsten said:

My favorites have been Bartlein and Brux in 1:8 twist but there are a lot of good ones out there.....

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You think a 1/8 twist is enough with running 147's or maybe the new Berger 156's?

1:8 will be good for the 147's. I would guess a 1:7.5 or 1:7 for the new bergers.

My votes for the 6.5SS! better barrel life with similar FPS of the 6.5 SAUM.

Check out Rich's new site if you haven't yet.

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You think a 1/8 twist is enough with running 147's or maybe the new Berger 156's?

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Mine have shot the 147s very well. I'm not sure about the the 156s but I would think it should be fine.