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Help With 6.5x06 Identification
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 2148732" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>I think the first step is to identify the rate of twist. I do this with a cleaning rod, caliber brush (I use nylon), a patch and some way to mark the rod, usually with tape or whiteout (correction paste).</p><p>My cleaning rod handle usually is out past the butt of my rifle so I use the stock/recoil pad junction as my "starting" point. I mark the cleaning rod with whiteout at this junction (I just eyeball it). Now if your cleaning rod brush with patch is tight enough it will rotate easily as you push it toward the muzzle. Once your mark on top of your cleaning rod makes one revolution - measure from the mark on you rod back to your junction or starting point.</p><p></p><p>Google/Youtube has a bunch of info/video's.</p><p></p><p>Your rifle, seeing as when it was made, and the builders comments about the bullet(s) tried, make me think it's probably a 1-9" twist. Back in the day, folks didn't do much LR shooting, and especially not hunting. That was unethical, although some folks ( <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) were doing it.</p><p></p><p>If that is the case (1-9) then you might be able to shoot the 130gn bullets fairly well but I doubt the 140 and up will stabilize for you. Who knows? there are exceptions to most rules.</p><p>Hope this helps and let us know.</p><p></p><p>Beautiful rifle!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 2148732, member: 307"] I think the first step is to identify the rate of twist. I do this with a cleaning rod, caliber brush (I use nylon), a patch and some way to mark the rod, usually with tape or whiteout (correction paste). My cleaning rod handle usually is out past the butt of my rifle so I use the stock/recoil pad junction as my "starting" point. I mark the cleaning rod with whiteout at this junction (I just eyeball it). Now if your cleaning rod brush with patch is tight enough it will rotate easily as you push it toward the muzzle. Once your mark on top of your cleaning rod makes one revolution - measure from the mark on you rod back to your junction or starting point. Google/Youtube has a bunch of info/video's. Your rifle, seeing as when it was made, and the builders comments about the bullet(s) tried, make me think it's probably a 1-9" twist. Back in the day, folks didn't do much LR shooting, and especially not hunting. That was unethical, although some folks ( :) ) were doing it. If that is the case (1-9) then you might be able to shoot the 130gn bullets fairly well but I doubt the 140 and up will stabilize for you. Who knows? there are exceptions to most rules. Hope this helps and let us know. Beautiful rifle! [/QUOTE]
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