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Ahh, need help with new build. 6, 6.5, or 7mm
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<blockquote data-quote="CapDog" data-source="post: 334316" data-attributes="member: 6079"><p>Strictly speaking from a load and go perspective the 6.5x47 is a better option. Lapua brass in my experience requires very little prep. It shines with the 123-130gr class of bullets and will run well out of a factory Rem mag which limits you to around 2.825" COL if you want to mag feed.</p><p></p><p>If you don't mind a little prep you can get good quality brass for the .260 Rem or pay for Nosler brass. (May have said Norma brass in my previous post). I've never used it but I'm told it is fairly soft brass and guys who load it hot don't get many loadings out of it. The few I know loading it to regular pressures are into the double digits on reloads. The .260Rem does have more capacity, but if you plan on shooting 140gr bullets in the standard Rimington mag you do have to seat them pretty deep and loose out on some potential case capacity. If you have an aftermarket mag system it's not as much an issue.</p><p></p><p>I can appreciate it's a tough decision. I have a short action Rem700 that is itching to be barrelled in one of these rounds as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CapDog, post: 334316, member: 6079"] Strictly speaking from a load and go perspective the 6.5x47 is a better option. Lapua brass in my experience requires very little prep. It shines with the 123-130gr class of bullets and will run well out of a factory Rem mag which limits you to around 2.825" COL if you want to mag feed. If you don't mind a little prep you can get good quality brass for the .260 Rem or pay for Nosler brass. (May have said Norma brass in my previous post). I've never used it but I'm told it is fairly soft brass and guys who load it hot don't get many loadings out of it. The few I know loading it to regular pressures are into the double digits on reloads. The .260Rem does have more capacity, but if you plan on shooting 140gr bullets in the standard Rimington mag you do have to seat them pretty deep and loose out on some potential case capacity. If you have an aftermarket mag system it's not as much an issue. I can appreciate it's a tough decision. I have a short action Rem700 that is itching to be barrelled in one of these rounds as well. [/QUOTE]
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