Sherman 6.5 SS vs Sherman 6.5 SST vs Sherman 25 SST

[eda9049237]

Interested in getting a custom rifle made in one of the above Sherman calibers. I primarily deer hunt in southern Alabama but also hunt in Texas. I am looking at the above calibers for a long range rifle and am open to suggestions and advice. Appreciate any help.

 

[dok7mm]

Of your 3, go with the 6.5 Sherman SS. I really like mine, with N-565 and 156 Berger I'm getting 3,050 fps with very good accuracy.

I also like my Sherman 6.5, a great shooter on a long action using 280 or 270 brass.

 

[bsnyder]

I will also second the 6.5ss I run the 156 Berger at 3k with n570 and finally killed a piece of brass after 11 firings. This was the same piece I used to work up loads for two different hammer bullets and the Berger's. I just shot mine at 1268 last weekend. The most accurate gun I own.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I have two 6.5SSs (and had two others before that). A 20" and a 26". I love them both.

I shoot various bullets in the 20". My main load is a 130 OTM @ 3075fps.

My 26" only shoots the 156 Elite. Either 3003fps w. H1000, OR 3068fps w. N565.

They feed like butter from either a BDL w. Wyatt's extended box and staggered follower (20") or from a DBM w. Accurate WSM mags (26").

I also have a 26" 25SST. I have shot the 131 BJ, 135 Hyb, and now the 133 Elite. All have been between 3120 and 3350. I have kept mine pretty light, around 3188-3230. For deer and pronghorn, I LOOOOVE this rifle! Faster, higher BC, and decent bullet weight.

 

[Longtine88]

SOLD/EXPIRED - 6.5 Max Terminus Kratos Lite, Proof, AG, Badger Ordinance, Trigger Tech Fired 94 times

This is a rifle I put together. Straight Jacket Armory cut and chambered this Proof Research 24" 8 Twist Barrel. Has 5 port self timing break, AG Alpine Bedded and Pillars, Terminus Kratos Lite action, Badger Ordinance M5 Bottom Metal, Trigger Tech Diamond flat faced trigger. Bare rifle...

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[eda9049237]

Being new, I am not allowed to respond to your classified ad for this rifle so I will do so here. I am interested. I am not as knowledgeable as you as to the components of your rifle but have a friend who is and want him to weigh in for me.

 

[Longtine88]

You can email me and we can talk.
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[VLD Pilot]

I have two 6.5SSs (and had two others before that). A 20" and a 26". I love them both.

I shoot various bullets in the 20". My main load is a 130 OTM @ 3075fps.

My 26" only shoots the 156 Elite. Either 3003fps w. H1000, OR 3068fps w. N565.

They feed like butter from either a BDL w. Wyatt's extended box and staggered follower (20") or from a DBM w. Accurate WSM mags (26").

I also have a 26" 25SST. I have shot the 131 BJ, 135 Hyb, and now the 133 Elite. All have been between 3120 and 3350. I have kept mine pretty light, around 3188-3230. For deer and pronghorn, I LOOOOVE this rifle! Faster, higher BC, and decent bullet weight.

I'm hot on the trail of another 25. Thinking 25SST or 25/300 WSM. Sure love to build one on a short action. Really liking the 25SST myself just hearing about how much others that have one love theirs.

 

[eda9049237]

Thanks for all your advice. Decided to purchase a custom Sherman 6.5 Max