A New 6.5-300 Weatherby

[LongestShot]

In the beginning process of building a new 6.5-300 Weatherby using a German Mark V Weatherby Action. I've had feed back suggesting using 127 grain bullet and 140 grain bullet. Anyone with any experience and load data would be appreciated. I've also been advised to use 1-8 twist. The rifle will be used for mule deer and antelope.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Since I really like speed, I would recommend the tipped 118 grain Hammer Hunter Tipped bullet.

 

[GLTaylor]

There's data in the Hammer Hunter and Absolute Hammer Load Data post on this Forum

 

[QuietTexan]

Berger 156gn if you want cup and core. That's my plan, but no load data because I haven't loaded for mine yet, to much already for this season.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Howdy, 6.5-300 one of my favorite.
Here are some loads from Weatherby, forgive my markings of a page.
Have fun, the 127 are great out of my gun.

 

[LongestShot]

Since I really like speed, I would recommend the tipped 118 grain Hammer Hunter Tipped bullet.

I spoke with Steve at Hammer, he convinced me to go with the 125 HHT's. I'll let you know in 6-7 weeks how they perform.

 

[OG-danimal]

I spoke with Steve at Hammer, he convinced me to go with the 125 HHT's. I'll let you know in 6-7 weeks how they perform.

Any field report with the 125 HHT?

 

[LongestShot]

Sorry to say, I never got a second opportunity at the eight point I missed early in the season. I did however take a doe with the 125 HHT. Broadside shot, 180 yards. Through and through, trashed the lungs and clipped the arteries off of the heart. Dead where she stood. Couldn't ask for more.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

...are you sure you want to build this barrel burner, for every action there's an equal and opposite reaction....why not a .280AI with lightweight bullets, same thing but a much longer barrel life..

 

[jjmp]

Frank it's a done deal ,let the OP have some fun .cheers and enjoy

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

Frank it's a done deal ,let the OP have some fun .cheers and enjoy

..won't be long, he'll need a rebarrel in no time. It's all about choices, logical and illogical..glad I survived that period of my life..lol

 

[Phil Rizzo]

SPEEEEEEEED!
Not every barrel needs to last 1000-3000-5000 rounds.
I'd feel naked without one in the lineup.

 

[QuietTexan]

Some people drive the Prius, some people drive a 900HP diesel jacked up op 38s.

 

[str8meat]

I have two rifles in that caliber, accumark is not a big fan of being driven fast but 140's at 3250 are plenty fast. The ultra lite doesn't seem to mind anything you feed it at any speeds. 140 accubond at 3250, this is entrance hole. Almost certain in my nosler seconds I got a ballistic tip