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NEW 6.5 WIN. LONG RANGE MAGNUM!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="Jerry M" data-source="post: 1535844" data-attributes="member: 6330"><p>On the subject of 6.5 Remington Magnum. </p><p>A few years back I got a used 40X in 7mm RM. I pulled the barrel for another project and was looking for a replacement barrel for the 40X. i wanted 6.5X284 performance, but not the expense of replacing the bolt, as this was not my primary rifle. Black Hills had 6.5 Remington Magnum cases in-stock, which are produced every 5 or so years. I bought 500 cases (first) and had the rifle re-barreled with a 26 inch Rem Varmint contour by E. R.Shaw. The end results were very good. </p><p>Shot the rifle a few times at local F-class matches with satisfactory results. Most of the time I bang steel out to 800 yards on a friends farm.</p><p>2000 rounds later the barrel is still shooting just under 1 inch groups. IMHO, nothing wrong with this cartridge when loaded long and used in a 26 inch (or longer) barrel.</p><p>My previous experience with 6.5 was a 6.5-06 with a 28 Kriegher light palma barrel. This rifle was a joy to carry in the mountains of WV when shooting field matches there. Trajectory of the 142 SMK was also very good.</p><p>Lately, I have really been thinking about the .264 Winchester as the requirements again have been met: an available Rem 700 action with a Magnum bolt face and recently shot out barrel; a 6.5 caliber 30 inch Border palma contour barrel under my bed; and Black Hills has plenty of .264 Winchester cases in stock. It's like the stars have aligned again...</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jerry M, post: 1535844, member: 6330"] On the subject of 6.5 Remington Magnum. A few years back I got a used 40X in 7mm RM. I pulled the barrel for another project and was looking for a replacement barrel for the 40X. i wanted 6.5X284 performance, but not the expense of replacing the bolt, as this was not my primary rifle. Black Hills had 6.5 Remington Magnum cases in-stock, which are produced every 5 or so years. I bought 500 cases (first) and had the rifle re-barreled with a 26 inch Rem Varmint contour by E. R.Shaw. The end results were very good. Shot the rifle a few times at local F-class matches with satisfactory results. Most of the time I bang steel out to 800 yards on a friends farm. 2000 rounds later the barrel is still shooting just under 1 inch groups. IMHO, nothing wrong with this cartridge when loaded long and used in a 26 inch (or longer) barrel. My previous experience with 6.5 was a 6.5-06 with a 28 Kriegher light palma barrel. This rifle was a joy to carry in the mountains of WV when shooting field matches there. Trajectory of the 142 SMK was also very good. Lately, I have really been thinking about the .264 Winchester as the requirements again have been met: an available Rem 700 action with a Magnum bolt face and recently shot out barrel; a 6.5 caliber 30 inch Border palma contour barrel under my bed; and Black Hills has plenty of .264 Winchester cases in stock. It's like the stars have aligned again... Good luck Jerry [/QUOTE]
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