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.260, 6.5 Creed, 6.6X55 Sweed
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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote Shadow Tracker" data-source="post: 2363535" data-attributes="member: 116439"><p>I hope to let you know in 2022 as to "F" Class between the .284 and 6.5 X284.</p><p>Originally, we were going to build a straight 1.25" x 31" in 284 Win for "F' Class. History and a track record to stand behind the 284 win. However, been shooting 6.5 bullets for years and the 6.5mm is a very good bullet "Ballistically". It has a history and track record much longer than the .284 win. The 284 win 180gr BC 660 @2,800 (varies with powder and bullet type)</p><p></p><p>Look at all the "F" Class records made with the .308. I shoot a .260 with 142 SMK at 1K and it works well. There are quite a few 6.5-06 that have been and are winning at the range. The 6.5X284 and 6.5-06 are almost the same. I can build anything I want due to having the equipment and machinery to make almost anything. I personally think that using a 6.5mm bullet 142 gr with a BC 626 @3,000+ fps or a 150gr BC 713. @2,800+ will buck the wind fairly well. Velocity is important, but accuracy is more important.</p><p>Currently building a 6.5X284 with a Krieger SS .256 Bore 4 Grove Cut Barrel 1:8 twist. Diameter 1.25" X 31". Have custom Reamer from JGS matched to MY Lapua Brass seated with Sierra 142gr Match King. Also having Whidden making custom Bushing Dies from fired formed brass from the chamber I cut. BAT MB Dual Port Single shot Action. McMillan XIT Stock 3 way adjustable Butt & Cheek piece. Putting a Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56mm on top with SPUR rings. Finishing with a Bix N Andy or Trigger Tech trigger -have both in several models.</p><p>Also Building some rifles in 6mm BR & 338 LMAI with almost the same type components.</p><p></p><p>FPS varies with powder used as well as bullet BC depending on Berger Target or Sierra Match King.</p><p>It's a pretty close match up.</p><p></p><p>As far as hunting cartridges go (not throwing all the 6.5 cartridges with Magnum versions in the mix-we would have a hundred to go over):</p><p>You can put the 6.5X55 Sweed/6.5 CM/.260 Rem in one bucket and if you want a little more power for hunting 6.5PRC/6.5-06/6.5X284 in another bucket. More or less a personal preference.</p><p>Just my thoughts and opinions, we all have our ideas and personal preferences.</p><p></p><p>Thanks much for everyone's input-extremely helpful!</p><p>Len & Jill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote Shadow Tracker, post: 2363535, member: 116439"] I hope to let you know in 2022 as to "F" Class between the .284 and 6.5 X284. Originally, we were going to build a straight 1.25" x 31" in 284 Win for "F' Class. History and a track record to stand behind the 284 win. However, been shooting 6.5 bullets for years and the 6.5mm is a very good bullet "Ballistically". It has a history and track record much longer than the .284 win. The 284 win 180gr BC 660 @2,800 (varies with powder and bullet type) Look at all the "F" Class records made with the .308. I shoot a .260 with 142 SMK at 1K and it works well. There are quite a few 6.5-06 that have been and are winning at the range. The 6.5X284 and 6.5-06 are almost the same. I can build anything I want due to having the equipment and machinery to make almost anything. I personally think that using a 6.5mm bullet 142 gr with a BC 626 @3,000+ fps or a 150gr BC 713. @2,800+ will buck the wind fairly well. Velocity is important, but accuracy is more important. Currently building a 6.5X284 with a Krieger SS .256 Bore 4 Grove Cut Barrel 1:8 twist. Diameter 1.25" X 31". Have custom Reamer from JGS matched to MY Lapua Brass seated with Sierra 142gr Match King. Also having Whidden making custom Bushing Dies from fired formed brass from the chamber I cut. BAT MB Dual Port Single shot Action. McMillan XIT Stock 3 way adjustable Butt & Cheek piece. Putting a Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56mm on top with SPUR rings. Finishing with a Bix N Andy or Trigger Tech trigger -have both in several models. Also Building some rifles in 6mm BR & 338 LMAI with almost the same type components. FPS varies with powder used as well as bullet BC depending on Berger Target or Sierra Match King. It's a pretty close match up. As far as hunting cartridges go (not throwing all the 6.5 cartridges with Magnum versions in the mix-we would have a hundred to go over): You can put the 6.5X55 Sweed/6.5 CM/.260 Rem in one bucket and if you want a little more power for hunting 6.5PRC/6.5-06/6.5X284 in another bucket. More or less a personal preference. Just my thoughts and opinions, we all have our ideas and personal preferences. Thanks much for everyone's input-extremely helpful! Len & Jill [/QUOTE]
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