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260 Rem Vs. 6.5-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Jerry M" data-source="post: 533641" data-attributes="member: 6330"><p>Sorry if I repeated something I did not read all 17 pages of this thread.</p><p></p><p>between the two I would chose the 6.5-06, the standard version not the AI. I had one with a Kreiger light palma contour and it was a great field rifle. I had data out to 1100 yards. Of course for a repeater you have to build it on a long action. I used mine for field and high power matches, not for hunting so I shot the barrel out at 1300 rounds. I used Winchester brand .25-06 cases and one pass through a 6.5-06 die and the case was ready to load and shoot. No fire forming was required. Barrel life is too short IMHO to use up forming brass. In my long action Remington 700, feeding was flawless with this cartridge (something that can not be said for all 6.5x284 in long actions. Magazine also holds five 6.5-06 cartridges compared to three 6.5x284 ) The disadvantage of the 6.5-06 as mention previously is that factory ammunition is not available.</p><p></p><p>With regard to .260 Rem I have one also, use that now as my dedicated F-class rifle built on a single shot action. Fine cartridge, not as fast or as flat as a 6.5-06 when loaded to it's potential.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the 6.5 Remington Magnum - I have one also. I had a 40X with a magnum bolt face that needed rebarreling. 6.5 Remington Magnum look like the perfect fit. I did secure 1000 empty cases before I began this project. I have shot it out to 800 yards so far, I am pleased with the results. The internal capacity of the 6.5 Remington Magnum is the same as the 6.5-06. But, I did not want to spend the money for a new bolt.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your choice and project.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jerry M, post: 533641, member: 6330"] Sorry if I repeated something I did not read all 17 pages of this thread. between the two I would chose the 6.5-06, the standard version not the AI. I had one with a Kreiger light palma contour and it was a great field rifle. I had data out to 1100 yards. Of course for a repeater you have to build it on a long action. I used mine for field and high power matches, not for hunting so I shot the barrel out at 1300 rounds. I used Winchester brand .25-06 cases and one pass through a 6.5-06 die and the case was ready to load and shoot. No fire forming was required. Barrel life is too short IMHO to use up forming brass. In my long action Remington 700, feeding was flawless with this cartridge (something that can not be said for all 6.5x284 in long actions. Magazine also holds five 6.5-06 cartridges compared to three 6.5x284 ) The disadvantage of the 6.5-06 as mention previously is that factory ammunition is not available. With regard to .260 Rem I have one also, use that now as my dedicated F-class rifle built on a single shot action. Fine cartridge, not as fast or as flat as a 6.5-06 when loaded to it's potential. Regarding the 6.5 Remington Magnum - I have one also. I had a 40X with a magnum bolt face that needed rebarreling. 6.5 Remington Magnum look like the perfect fit. I did secure 1000 empty cases before I began this project. I have shot it out to 800 yards so far, I am pleased with the results. The internal capacity of the 6.5 Remington Magnum is the same as the 6.5-06. But, I did not want to spend the money for a new bolt. Good luck with your choice and project. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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