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6.5'S APPLES to APPLES (Sherman, Gibbs, A.I.)
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<blockquote data-quote="elkaholic" data-source="post: 632723" data-attributes="member: 13833"><p>Hi Alan,</p><p>Yes, the Sherman is my creation. I am using Hornady custom bushing dies at $200. (great dies) I have an 8 twist, 3 groove Lilja, #4 contour, 26". I have used a variety of brass with good results as long as you are willing to sort. I have gotten 10-12 firings even out of WW and RP brass if you keep the RPM's down<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />. The best brass to use is probably the 6.5x65 RWS which is really strong and is a natural to form with the really long brass to start with. I have two versions (you simply run the reamer in farther and use the correct go gauge). One holds approx. 1 gr. more powder than the other. My hunting load is a 140 at 3150'. I've shot some 3" groups at 880 yards with this load. If you want an unbiased opinion, contact "cmantha" on the forum. He built one last year and loves his! pm me if you like and i'll give you my phone #....Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elkaholic, post: 632723, member: 13833"] Hi Alan, Yes, the Sherman is my creation. I am using Hornady custom bushing dies at $200. (great dies) I have an 8 twist, 3 groove Lilja, #4 contour, 26". I have used a variety of brass with good results as long as you are willing to sort. I have gotten 10-12 firings even out of WW and RP brass if you keep the RPM's down:D. The best brass to use is probably the 6.5x65 RWS which is really strong and is a natural to form with the really long brass to start with. I have two versions (you simply run the reamer in farther and use the correct go gauge). One holds approx. 1 gr. more powder than the other. My hunting load is a 140 at 3150'. I've shot some 3" groups at 880 yards with this load. If you want an unbiased opinion, contact "cmantha" on the forum. He built one last year and loves his! pm me if you like and i'll give you my phone #....Rich [/QUOTE]
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