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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 1434417" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>For me the 6.5x284 is the current measuring stick for 6.5's. It's right at the crossroads of being enough-without being to much.</p><p></p><p>He certainly has valid points, and I'm sure it will make a fine rifle.</p><p></p><p>For me it would depend a lot on what style of rifle I was building. In medium weight classic style hunting rifle the 6.5-284 is a solid choice, but there are a number of solid choices, with the Sherman's and AI's in the mix</p><p></p><p>In a good rifle excellent hunting accuracy can be obtained by more intense cartridges. I would prefer more case capacity, as they pay off with the heavier 6.5 bullets available now, and on the horizon. Higher retained velocity yields better terminal performance.</p><p></p><p>Whichever way you choose I'd make sure I got a barrel with enough twist to use the full line of 6.5's out there.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 1434417, member: 30671"] For me the 6.5x284 is the current measuring stick for 6.5's. It's right at the crossroads of being enough-without being to much. He certainly has valid points, and I'm sure it will make a fine rifle. For me it would depend a lot on what style of rifle I was building. In medium weight classic style hunting rifle the 6.5-284 is a solid choice, but there are a number of solid choices, with the Sherman's and AI's in the mix In a good rifle excellent hunting accuracy can be obtained by more intense cartridges. I would prefer more case capacity, as they pay off with the heavier 6.5 bullets available now, and on the horizon. Higher retained velocity yields better terminal performance. Whichever way you choose I'd make sure I got a barrel with enough twist to use the full line of 6.5's out there. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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