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6.5 x 06 Just input
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<blockquote data-quote="Trnelson" data-source="post: 1646963" data-attributes="member: 42308"><p>6.5/06, was my first semi-custom build and first 6.5. I have had four of them over the years, including a 6.5/06AI. I've been through a handful of 6.5/06 chambered barrels over the years. I'm down to just one currently. My last two have used the same reamer and the same custom built CH4D full length sizing die. As others have mentioned, Norma 270 brass is the best choice in brass. IMO, Don't waste your hard earned money on anything else.</p><p> Depending on what your barrel twist is the preferred powders vary. If yours is a 9 twist look hard at H4831sc and your favorite 120 or 130. I've had good luck with berger 130 AR hybrids at 3,130 FPS. The 140 class may work if you have sufficient elevation. If you have an 8 twist I'd start with your favorite 140, and look for your best results right around 3,000 FPS. H4831sc is still a decent choice, but you won't find best performance with it and 140 class bullets. I'd also take the time to try Retumbo, Norma 217 or IMR 8311 and settle in with what your rifle likes best. I don't post any load data on the public forum, feel free to PM and I'll be happy to share! Welcome to the club!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trnelson, post: 1646963, member: 42308"] 6.5/06, was my first semi-custom build and first 6.5. I have had four of them over the years, including a 6.5/06AI. I’ve been through a handful of 6.5/06 chambered barrels over the years. I’m down to just one currently. My last two have used the same reamer and the same custom built CH4D full length sizing die. As others have mentioned, Norma 270 brass is the best choice in brass. IMO, Don’t waste your hard earned money on anything else. Depending on what your barrel twist is the preferred powders vary. If yours is a 9 twist look hard at H4831sc and your favorite 120 or 130. I’ve had good luck with berger 130 AR hybrids at 3,130 FPS. The 140 class may work if you have sufficient elevation. If you have an 8 twist I’d start with your favorite 140, and look for your best results right around 3,000 FPS. H4831sc is still a decent choice, but you won’t find best performance with it and 140 class bullets. I’d also take the time to try Retumbo, Norma 217 or IMR 8311 and settle in with what your rifle likes best. I don’t post any load data on the public forum, feel free to PM and I’ll be happy to share! Welcome to the club!! [/QUOTE]
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