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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 260603" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>I had Kirby Allen build me a 6.5-06 AI a couple of years ago. It was based on a Lawton 7000 action with a Lilja barrel and Manners ultralight stock. It was designed as a medium weight rifle to be used on thin-skinned game in AZ deserts. A secondary purpose was to be a practice rifle where I could develop my l.r. shooting skills. My other l.r. rifle is a 12.5 lb. 277 AM - a barrelburner to be sure. I hope to get 2000+ rounds out of the 6.5-06 AI.</p><p></p><p>Load development was lengthy. As it turned out, the Lilja barrel turned up its nose at the J-4 jacketed bullets (Berger & Wildcat). Other 140 - 142 gr. bullets were tried (Amax & SMK) with reasonable success (.75 MOA groups). However, I knew the rifle should do better, so I dropped down to the 130 gr. NAB. With a little tweaking, my groups dropped down to .50 - .60 MOA. Pet load was 56.2 gr. of H4831 SC.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line: the 6.5-06 AI has been a great round. Mild recoil, easy reloading with high BC bullets readily available, great accuracy and very lethal out to 800+ yds. But each rifle is different. Whether off-the-rack, or as custom build - there are no guarantees. Find the limits of your rifle. Match them to your own limits - and then be happy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 260603, member: 4809"] I had Kirby Allen build me a 6.5-06 AI a couple of years ago. It was based on a Lawton 7000 action with a Lilja barrel and Manners ultralight stock. It was designed as a medium weight rifle to be used on thin-skinned game in AZ deserts. A secondary purpose was to be a practice rifle where I could develop my l.r. shooting skills. My other l.r. rifle is a 12.5 lb. 277 AM - a barrelburner to be sure. I hope to get 2000+ rounds out of the 6.5-06 AI. Load development was lengthy. As it turned out, the Lilja barrel turned up its nose at the J-4 jacketed bullets (Berger & Wildcat). Other 140 - 142 gr. bullets were tried (Amax & SMK) with reasonable success (.75 MOA groups). However, I knew the rifle should do better, so I dropped down to the 130 gr. NAB. With a little tweaking, my groups dropped down to .50 - .60 MOA. Pet load was 56.2 gr. of H4831 SC. Bottom line: the 6.5-06 AI has been a great round. Mild recoil, easy reloading with high BC bullets readily available, great accuracy and very lethal out to 800+ yds. But each rifle is different. Whether off-the-rack, or as custom build - there are no guarantees. Find the limits of your rifle. Match them to your own limits - and then be happy! [/QUOTE]
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