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<blockquote data-quote="Whaler63" data-source="post: 1674235" data-attributes="member: 109887"><p>Lotsa rounds out there that will fill the bill. If I understand correctly - 800-1000 yds Deer gun. Right? Reliable trajectory and ability to mitigate windage better than others would be a key criteria you might look at. Then consider what your energy at 1000 yards should be to accomplish the task. Of the rounds that come to mind: 300WM & most other 300 and 7mm magnums. 338WM, 270WSM to name a few. I'm not convinced that the 6.5CM is a 1000 yard deer round, let alone a 600 yard deer round. But I am willing to be educated. Also keep in mind that a 1000 yard gun is not a mountain rifle that you toss on your shoulder and tip toe over the mountain peaks with. Its gonna be heavy and most likely shot from a rest or bipod.</p><p></p><p>If you're heart is set on keeping your action/bolt face the same and just screwing in another barrel...you may give the 270 Winchester a hard look. Nosler makes a 150grain Accubond Long-range bullet with a G1 Ballistic Coefficient of .625. Move the extra savings into a heavy optic and start working up loads for you new gun. You can also use your old '06 brass and neck it down the .277.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck, let us know how it works out.</p><p></p><p>Cheers, </p><p></p><p>FRS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whaler63, post: 1674235, member: 109887"] Lotsa rounds out there that will fill the bill. If I understand correctly - 800-1000 yds Deer gun. Right? Reliable trajectory and ability to mitigate windage better than others would be a key criteria you might look at. Then consider what your energy at 1000 yards should be to accomplish the task. Of the rounds that come to mind: 300WM & most other 300 and 7mm magnums. 338WM, 270WSM to name a few. I'm not convinced that the 6.5CM is a 1000 yard deer round, let alone a 600 yard deer round. But I am willing to be educated. Also keep in mind that a 1000 yard gun is not a mountain rifle that you toss on your shoulder and tip toe over the mountain peaks with. Its gonna be heavy and most likely shot from a rest or bipod. If you're heart is set on keeping your action/bolt face the same and just screwing in another barrel...you may give the 270 Winchester a hard look. Nosler makes a 150grain Accubond Long-range bullet with a G1 Ballistic Coefficient of .625. Move the extra savings into a heavy optic and start working up loads for you new gun. You can also use your old '06 brass and neck it down the .277. Best of luck, let us know how it works out. Cheers, FRS [/QUOTE]
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