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The Basics, Starting Out
6.5-06 vs 6.5-06 AI
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<blockquote data-quote="CaptnC" data-source="post: 1363398" data-attributes="member: 101755"><p>I have one and will build another. WHY? Because of all the 6.5 options brass is the easiest to come by. Yes I know no one make head stamped 6.5-06 brass but you can easily make it out of 25-06 (preferred) 270, 280 or 30-06. </p><p></p><p>Now I don't know about the 60.5-06AI. I'm not sure if it's worth the extra cost for dies. I also have a 264wm so I have the "more powder" covered. I forget which of the above calibers has to be "blown out" to fit the 6.5-06 chamber perfectly. But it really a not an issue, it will come down to personal choice.</p><p></p><p>Most of the load data on the 6.5-06 is on the light side, so it has more potential than it looks on reloading data.</p><p></p><p>I know where three Savage 110 rifles are, so it's just a matter of going to get one to start my next build. I kicking around doing another 280, but it's hard to not do another 6.5-06 with a 1:8 twist. The rifle I built earlier this year has a 1:9...so far though it has handled 140's just fine, but I can't help but to think...what if?!?!?!?!?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaptnC, post: 1363398, member: 101755"] I have one and will build another. WHY? Because of all the 6.5 options brass is the easiest to come by. Yes I know no one make head stamped 6.5-06 brass but you can easily make it out of 25-06 (preferred) 270, 280 or 30-06. Now I don't know about the 60.5-06AI. I'm not sure if it's worth the extra cost for dies. I also have a 264wm so I have the "more powder" covered. I forget which of the above calibers has to be "blown out" to fit the 6.5-06 chamber perfectly. But it really a not an issue, it will come down to personal choice. Most of the load data on the 6.5-06 is on the light side, so it has more potential than it looks on reloading data. I know where three Savage 110 rifles are, so it's just a matter of going to get one to start my next build. I kicking around doing another 280, but it's hard to not do another 6.5-06 with a 1:8 twist. The rifle I built earlier this year has a 1:9...so far though it has handled 140's just fine, but I can't help but to think...what if?!?!?!?!? [/QUOTE]
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