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Any experience with the 6.5x68?
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2817085" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>[ATTACH=full]462111[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Obviously you can convert 8x68S to the 6.5x68 as it's being done by custom brass and ammunition makers here in the U.S. The problem I have with this is the cost, $140.00/20 pieces. But they are finished perfect and ready to load.</p><p></p><p>I bought the 6.5x68 and the 8x68 RWS brass when Huntingtons had it in stock. I bought a sufficient number to carry me through these rifles, probably longer than I'll make it. But trying to make new cases from the original 8x68S will have some drawbacks such as Mike mentions. I did this conversion quite a while back when Huntingtons was between orders from RWS. I made my own conversion dies which defeats the bushing sizing problems.</p><p></p><p>Personally, given the performance of the 6.5x68, I would look at the 6.5 Weatherby RPM and call it good to go. I understand the DIY thinking but sometimes you simply have to say enough is enough and take a slightly easier road. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide, enjoy the process!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/8x68s2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cd65x68schuler.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2817085, member: 27307"] [ATTACH type="full"]462111[/ATTACH] Obviously you can convert 8x68S to the 6.5x68 as it's being done by custom brass and ammunition makers here in the U.S. The problem I have with this is the cost, $140.00/20 pieces. But they are finished perfect and ready to load. I bought the 6.5x68 and the 8x68 RWS brass when Huntingtons had it in stock. I bought a sufficient number to carry me through these rifles, probably longer than I'll make it. But trying to make new cases from the original 8x68S will have some drawbacks such as Mike mentions. I did this conversion quite a while back when Huntingtons was between orders from RWS. I made my own conversion dies which defeats the bushing sizing problems. Personally, given the performance of the 6.5x68, I would look at the 6.5 Weatherby RPM and call it good to go. I understand the DIY thinking but sometimes you simply have to say enough is enough and take a slightly easier road. Whatever you decide, enjoy the process! :) [IMG]https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/8x68s2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://revivaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cd65x68schuler.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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