sheepaholic
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I'm going to talk to a local gunsmith Tuesday and see what he figures for a round and what kind of weight I can expect
What caliber???
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bigngreen
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I'm working on putting together an ultra lite platform that still has performance, the 6 lb mark with optic is hard to hit without serious $$$! So far these are the components I'm going to use without going exotic, Pierce Titanium action, McMillan hunter edge stock and a fluted #3 barrel at 22 inches. I'll chamber in the 6.5 SS which will run the 140 Berger easily over 3000 fps with a short barrel and cycle through a short action easily, no brake required. Undecided on optic but I should be at 6.5 lbs fully loaded and hunting.
Platform option #2 is to buy a Savage ultralite which comes in at 5.5 lbs, run a 6.5 SS chamber reamer into at 6.5 Creedmore and SHAZAM and ultra light with performance for under a grand lightbulb
Platform option #2 is to buy a Savage ultralite which comes in at 5.5 lbs, run a 6.5 SS chamber reamer into at 6.5 Creedmore and SHAZAM and ultra light with performance for under a grand lightbulb
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Best suggestion yet. Almost makes me want to do it.
DocDoc
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You also have to change the bolt on the Creedmore to 6.5 SS. I am not sure what that costs, but a new bolt head/bolt should not be much.
Actually the 6.5 SS was what I was going to suggest.
I have a Savage 12 in .243 and when the barrel goes, I will probably rebarrel with 6.5 Creedmore and go to the 6.5 SS if I hunt with a grandson.
Actually the 6.5 SS was what I was going to suggest.
I have a Savage 12 in .243 and when the barrel goes, I will probably rebarrel with 6.5 Creedmore and go to the 6.5 SS if I hunt with a grandson.
More fuel for the fire... 6.5 Remington Mag 26" in a Rem 700 LA which is the action length I like for that cartridge, or SA if your not going too use longer bullets seating them out a bit, either way it's great cartridge in 6.5 cal
Just my pick.
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Truc
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Exactly what I did, took a 300 Win Mag Tikka removed the barrel and installed a 6.5 #2 Shilen barrel chambered in 6.5 Rem Mag at 25". Problem was it would shoot the 140 Bergers 2-3" at 100yds , I believe the barrel had too much whip. I had it cut back to 23" and put 55 gr Norma MRP and now it shoots the 140 Bergers at around 1/2" but it still is not a real light rifle at about 7 1/2 lbs scoped. the 140 Bergers are going 2850 fps
Speed has nothing to do with accuracy.
My plan for another rifle was to put a #2b 284 Bartlein on a light weight Rem 700 La for a 280 but turns out the 2b contour is heavier than my #3 Pacnor barrel and the barrel channel is already maxed out in the McMillan Mtn stock. Really bums me out as this was going to be my switch barrel 338/06-280 Rem do all point blank (<300 yds) hunting rifle.
MudRunner2005
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If you know how to form your own brass, then a 6.5 Sherman would be an awesome addition, and for your sheep/lope rifle.
sheepaholic
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Are you talking fire forming brass?
What was the twist on your 6.5 Rem Mag? I've shot a couple in... 24" hunting weight or standard sporter and one in 26" also standard both shot great. As for accuracy and performance, it showed some great stuff at 1K easily keeping neck and neck with a friends 6.5 on 7 RSAUM near the same cartridge, I personnel saw the 6.5 Rem Mag besting it. The 6.5 Polygonal 1- 8" twist was great in the 26" I also thought a 28" 6.5 Rem Mag for some LR work would have been perfect storm for a 6.5 rifle.
Cheer's
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MudRunner2005
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I'm talking about die-forming, then properly setting up your rounds for fire-forming on a non-belted platform.
Truc
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My 6.5 Rem Mag is a 1-9 twist, it will not keep up with my 7 SAUM shooting the 180's but then my SAUM weighs 10lbs scoped and has a Stiller action.
I had been wanting a 6.5 rem mag for a long time. I did have a 7mm/6.5 Rem Mag that shot very well, a Harvey something or other, that shot well but not heavy bullets.
I forgot to mention that 7mm Mud
I had been wanting a 6.5 rem mag for a long time. I did have a 7mm/6.5 Rem Mag that shot very well, a Harvey something or other, that shot well but not heavy bullets.
I forgot to mention that 7mm Mud
sheepaholic
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I have not die formed brass yet but definatly something I would like to learn to do properly
7magcreedmoor
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You can certainly run a 140gr bullet 3000 out of a 6.5/284, and kill pretty much anything you can hit at 700 yards, if you like that caliber. I run mine a bit slower because it groups best at 2875. It also weighs 13 pounds all up, and is very pleasant to shoot as a result. I doubt I'd like it at all at half the weight. It has been said before: the lightweight rifle has the advantage of light weight, all other advantages go to the heavy rifle. If you must run light, three things to consider:
1. Brake
2. Limbsaver
3. Dead Mule
4. Tylenol...
1. Brake
2. Limbsaver
3. Dead Mule
4. Tylenol...
