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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1677579" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Using a long action, even if it is a Remington M700, I think you have it figured out correctly. Of most of the 6.5 cartridges currently available, the 6.5x55 in any of the versions mentioned will be a superb choice. There is great brass available along with many, many fine bullets for both target and hunting. I think your idea of getting more barrel life with a very acute shoulder angle is misplaced. The 30, 35, or 40 degree will work just fine without going to the extreme of something like a 54 degree shoulder. </p><p></p><p>You can seat your heavy or long for caliber bullets out to your heart's content without running out of space in the magazine box. Your desire for a dual use rifle can create some problems for barrel life but you'll figure that out as time goes on. You should also be able to establish a fine load in less than 100 rounds. </p><p></p><p>I've run just about every 6.5mm cartridge there is including some very obscure wildcats and the Swede will serve you well. I continue to work with the 6.5 PRC though but in a short action where it belongs. There is no need for making it run in a long action since it loads and functions excellently in a short action. I'm also very excited with the 6.5x257 Weatherby cartridge as a hunting staple. This cartridge in a long action is custom made for longer range hunting scenarios.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1677579, member: 27307"] Using a long action, even if it is a Remington M700, I think you have it figured out correctly. Of most of the 6.5 cartridges currently available, the 6.5x55 in any of the versions mentioned will be a superb choice. There is great brass available along with many, many fine bullets for both target and hunting. I think your idea of getting more barrel life with a very acute shoulder angle is misplaced. The 30, 35, or 40 degree will work just fine without going to the extreme of something like a 54 degree shoulder. You can seat your heavy or long for caliber bullets out to your heart's content without running out of space in the magazine box. Your desire for a dual use rifle can create some problems for barrel life but you'll figure that out as time goes on. You should also be able to establish a fine load in less than 100 rounds. I've run just about every 6.5mm cartridge there is including some very obscure wildcats and the Swede will serve you well. I continue to work with the 6.5 PRC though but in a short action where it belongs. There is no need for making it run in a long action since it loads and functions excellently in a short action. I'm also very excited with the 6.5x257 Weatherby cartridge as a hunting staple. This cartridge in a long action is custom made for longer range hunting scenarios. [/QUOTE]
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