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260 to 6.5-284 - is it worth it???
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<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 963063" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>taking a line or two from Parker Ackley himself. The .308 case family is somewhat of an improved case from the outset, so velocity gains will be minimal at best. Perhaps 2800fps with a 140 grain bullet in a very stiff load in the Ackley version, and still be safe. On the otherhand the 6.5/284 will do an honest and honest 2850fps and maybe slightly more while still being safe. The .257AI necked upto 6.5 is known to hit the 2900fps mark and still be safe (some are getting 2950fps which must have some serious pressure). Even the 6.5x55 can approach these velocities without going into over pressure in a modern action. Looks to me like a 6.5x55AI might just be the near perfect round for the 6.5 and yet not toast a barrel a couple times a year. It should do the 2900fps mark easily. But the 6.5/.257AI is easier. And with that case the barrel is going to last a lot longer that the .260AI or the 6.5-284</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 963063, member: 25383"] taking a line or two from Parker Ackley himself. The .308 case family is somewhat of an improved case from the outset, so velocity gains will be minimal at best. Perhaps 2800fps with a 140 grain bullet in a very stiff load in the Ackley version, and still be safe. On the otherhand the 6.5/284 will do an honest and honest 2850fps and maybe slightly more while still being safe. The .257AI necked upto 6.5 is known to hit the 2900fps mark and still be safe (some are getting 2950fps which must have some serious pressure). Even the 6.5x55 can approach these velocities without going into over pressure in a modern action. Looks to me like a 6.5x55AI might just be the near perfect round for the 6.5 and yet not toast a barrel a couple times a year. It should do the 2900fps mark easily. But the 6.5/.257AI is easier. And with that case the barrel is going to last a lot longer that the .260AI or the 6.5-284 gary [/QUOTE]
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