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The Basics, Starting Out
6.5-06 vs 6.5-06 AI
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<blockquote data-quote="JTB" data-source="post: 1438333" data-attributes="member: 97196"><p>If you want to build a wildcat the 6.5-06 is a great cartridge to learn with or just add to your collection. The 6.5-06 I have is similar to your specifications and likes 142 ABLR. I use 58.5gr Retumbo to get 3050. Any similar bullet and velocity combination will effectively take deer/elk size game. I have use Lepua 30-06 and Norma 270 brass. I do not use a brake on this rifle. Do a comparison using Retumbo against other options (H1000, H4831) and you may find the Retumbo will have less felt recoil. The kids use this rifle so I didn't want a brake on it and I found Retumbo took some of the sharpness out of the recoil. Good limbsaver also well worth adding to your Boyd's at the factory. The truth is any new rifle is great and making it the best it can be is the challenge that makes you build another one, but just a little better. Enjoy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JTB, post: 1438333, member: 97196"] If you want to build a wildcat the 6.5-06 is a great cartridge to learn with or just add to your collection. The 6.5-06 I have is similar to your specifications and likes 142 ABLR. I use 58.5gr Retumbo to get 3050. Any similar bullet and velocity combination will effectively take deer/elk size game. I have use Lepua 30-06 and Norma 270 brass. I do not use a brake on this rifle. Do a comparison using Retumbo against other options (H1000, H4831) and you may find the Retumbo will have less felt recoil. The kids use this rifle so I didn’t want a brake on it and I found Retumbo took some of the sharpness out of the recoil. Good limbsaver also well worth adding to your Boyd’s at the factory. The truth is any new rifle is great and making it the best it can be is the challenge that makes you build another one, but just a little better. Enjoy [/QUOTE]
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