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Stuck on caliber decision - input appreciated
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<blockquote data-quote="geocodyrgia" data-source="post: 1278096" data-attributes="member: 98212"><p>Great point about barrel twist and that is something that I had been considering but didn't mention. For the 6.5 I had planned on going with at least 1:8 if not slightly faster with the hope that the popularity of the cartridge will push for heavier bullets with some of the magnum/over bore offerings. I'm thinking 140gr is probably as light as I want to go, realizing there are lots of other great 6.5 bullets, but I'd be looking to shoot 140-ish to 165 (found one custom maker this heavy) bullets. The ELDX particularly caught my attention. </p><p></p><p>For the 270 I'd go 1:8 to shoot the 170 Berger. Feenix, those are incredible speeds! Do you find a 30" barrel to be awkward if you have to carry it? Realistically I'm got other rifles that will carry well, there's no particular reason I'd have to limit the barrel length, but I'd be interested in your thoughts on if you use your rig for hunting. </p><p></p><p>The 280 would get at least a 1:8 if not SLIGHTLY faster if I really wanted to chase the heavy bullets. My focus would be 168-180gr loads but I'd try the Berger 195's but don't really see myself going any lighter than 162 for any reason. If I wanted to shoot 140-150gr, I'd use a 270. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p></p><p>BountyHunter, in your opinion do you think your barrel life would have stretched further with heavier bullets moving more slowly? As you said, I like the 6.5 for being able to easily get the heaviest offerings in that caliber moving well. The '06 case just seems to be an easy fit for 140-150 grain bullets but maxing out around 170-180 grain (give or take based on caliber) for the speed I'm trying to stay above. </p><p></p><p>Also, thanks for the tip about Swainsboro! I'm still trying to figure out how to get info on matches that might be in my area.</p><p></p><p>-Chad</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="geocodyrgia, post: 1278096, member: 98212"] Great point about barrel twist and that is something that I had been considering but didn't mention. For the 6.5 I had planned on going with at least 1:8 if not slightly faster with the hope that the popularity of the cartridge will push for heavier bullets with some of the magnum/over bore offerings. I'm thinking 140gr is probably as light as I want to go, realizing there are lots of other great 6.5 bullets, but I'd be looking to shoot 140-ish to 165 (found one custom maker this heavy) bullets. The ELDX particularly caught my attention. For the 270 I'd go 1:8 to shoot the 170 Berger. Feenix, those are incredible speeds! Do you find a 30" barrel to be awkward if you have to carry it? Realistically I'm got other rifles that will carry well, there's no particular reason I'd have to limit the barrel length, but I'd be interested in your thoughts on if you use your rig for hunting. The 280 would get at least a 1:8 if not SLIGHTLY faster if I really wanted to chase the heavy bullets. My focus would be 168-180gr loads but I'd try the Berger 195's but don't really see myself going any lighter than 162 for any reason. If I wanted to shoot 140-150gr, I'd use a 270. :cool: BountyHunter, in your opinion do you think your barrel life would have stretched further with heavier bullets moving more slowly? As you said, I like the 6.5 for being able to easily get the heaviest offerings in that caliber moving well. The '06 case just seems to be an easy fit for 140-150 grain bullets but maxing out around 170-180 grain (give or take based on caliber) for the speed I'm trying to stay above. Also, thanks for the tip about Swainsboro! I'm still trying to figure out how to get info on matches that might be in my area. -Chad [/QUOTE]
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