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Thing about the future 6.5-06AI
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<blockquote data-quote="nksmfamjp" data-source="post: 2068551" data-attributes="member: 1951"><p>So, I'm thinking about a future hunting rifle. It will have a CIP length bottom metal. (Bighorn Origin) long action.</p><p></p><p>Basically, I'm planning a build around 6.5-06AI. The idea is to launch 143 ELD-X around 3100 fps or the Berger 156 EOL's slightly slower from a 24" barrel.</p><p></p><p>First assumption, I'd like to use Lapua 30'06 and run it through a couple of bushings in a bushing die to get to 6.5-06 AI. I think the neck walls will be thick, but consistent....wonder how the thick necks will fit in the chamber?</p><p></p><p>Second, the velocity assumption above....can the 06 case do this or do I need to use the 280ai case. The Sherman is said to push 140's at 3300fps at 26". That's a bit fast to me.</p><p></p><p>Third, freebore to be set based on the boat tail being even with the base of the neck when touching lands with 143gr ELDX bullet....either with the reamer or with a custom throat.</p><p></p><p>Forth, I assume I can get Redding to make a type S FL die and a siding chamber micrometer seater...I'm not seeing that exactly in their catalog....hmmm.</p><p></p><p>Lots of assumptions....is this gonna work out?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nksmfamjp, post: 2068551, member: 1951"] So, I’m thinking about a future hunting rifle. It will have a CIP length bottom metal. (Bighorn Origin) long action. Basically, I’m planning a build around 6.5-06AI. The idea is to launch 143 ELD-X around 3100 fps or the Berger 156 EOL’s slightly slower from a 24” barrel. First assumption, I’d like to use Lapua 30’06 and run it through a couple of bushings in a bushing die to get to 6.5-06 AI. I think the neck walls will be thick, but consistent....wonder how the thick necks will fit in the chamber? Second, the velocity assumption above....can the 06 case do this or do I need to use the 280ai case. The Sherman is said to push 140’s at 3300fps at 26”. That’s a bit fast to me. Third, freebore to be set based on the boat tail being even with the base of the neck when touching lands with 143gr ELDX bullet....either with the reamer or with a custom throat. Forth, I assume I can get Redding to make a type S FL die and a siding chamber micrometer seater...I’m not seeing that exactly in their catalog....hmmm. Lots of assumptions....is this gonna work out? [/QUOTE]
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