Which 6.5 to build

[lhedrick1]

I like the 264 Win Mag or 6.5-06. The win mag brass can be difficult to find but with today's powders and rifles, you can really push it hard, 3000+ is easily doable with 140 gr pills.

The 6.5-06 is easy to load and brass can be obtained through any of the 06 cartridges. 140 gr pills can be driven 2900+.

 

[Web1350]

What 6.5 would you build , I already have 7mm saum and 300 saum 338 rum and 375rum.
Im thinking the 6.5 saum or 6.5x300 Weatherby or 6.5x47 lapua

6.5X300 Weatherby

 

[nvschütze]

Mine also has had about 7 boxes of it on the shelf.

I'd buy that just to offer it for sale later at a jacked-up price...

 

[jpndave]

For a light trim sheep (deer/antelope) I have a Kimber 84M that I love. If the action/build would take it I would do the 6.5 PRC, preferably a medium length action. The 84M won't take the magnum bolt face so 6.5CM it is on that one. Nothing wrong with the Creed, they just work.

 

[motrapper]

Build a 6.5-378 wby add a little zip

 

[Kimber7man]

If you decide bigger than 260AI, go ahead and have 2 barrels finished for it at the same time.
The first should last long enough to establish a full use, accurate life, for the second barrel.

But 6.5x47L with 130 bullets should suit your intent hassle-free. Easy as it gets there.
Keep in mind that the most powerful of ballistic attributes is accuracy. And accuracy is what you manage in the long term.
With this, it should be nobody's goal to replace brass and barrels at a high rate.

A 6.5 SAUM will go 2,500 rounds before needing a setback. 61 grains of H1000 and a 140 grain bullet. Unless you're shooting PRS I think that barrel will last you a while….

 

[dogz]

For a light trim sheep (deer/antelope) I have a Kimber 84M that I love. If the action/build would take it I would do the 6.5 PRC, preferably a medium length action. The 84M won't take the magnum bolt face so 6.5CM it is on that one. Nothing wrong with the Creed, they just work.

Find a Kimber WSM action and you'll be golden with the PRC

 

[Kimber7man]

Find a Kimber WSM action and you'll be golden with the PRC

I've got one for sale, posted over at 24HourCampfire. I'll have to post it here….

 

[Stockbroker]

What 6.5 would you build , I already have 7mm saum and 300 saum 338 rum and 375rum.
Im thinking the 6.5 saum or 6.5x300 Weatherby or 6.5x47 lapua

6.5 Sherman

 

[Swinehunt74]

Have to go with 260i. One of the most versatile calibers available. U can use 243, 308,708, or 338 federal brass. Just size and shoot. 147 weight class is good out to 800 yds on game and 1mile for bragging rights. Name another cartridge that comes close to that versatility, i dare u. 6.5's are great on game, dont care what caliber....

 

[Mike D Texas]

I'm currently working on a 264 Win Mag with improved case.

But if I were looking to build a short action magnum it would be the 6.5 SAUM.

 

[Muddyboots]

Someday I will do a 6.5x284 once I am done building .270's! Maybe

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Someday I will do a 6.5x284 once I am done building .270's! Maybe

Let me know. I have a custom Reamer on the way from JGS.
Would be glad to help you out. Already have a great 270WSM for Jill. the 6.5X284 is for my "F"class.
Thanks
Len & Jill

 

[Muddyboots]

What I am really thinking about is a 6.5/.270. Much easier to form than 06, brass readily available. High pressure cartridge. Like the data. Plus still related to .270!!!!!