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<blockquote data-quote="Rich Coyle" data-source="post: 1305892" data-attributes="member: 70559"><p>Start with the action and cartridge size. I wanted to use a six lug Weatherby but wanted .264 Win Mag performance. I searched for a cartridge with the right or close head diameter and the length of case. The 9.3X64 fit the bill. The bolt was opened only .030" and maybe the 'smith fooled with the feed rails I don't know. It's called 6.5 SLR. </p><p> But ready to go with a 5-25X52 scope it weighs 6 lb 13 oz. That includes a 26" barrel. Proof Research made the stock. Now there are other companies making stocks in the twenty to twenty-four ounce range.</p><p></p><p>Another one I wanted was a much larger case. I started with the normal magnum head of .532" and long case. Staying with a 6.5mm bore I necked down either a .300 RUM or a 7RUM to 6.5mm and pushed the shoulder back about .100" to get a longer neck. 140 grain bullets average over 3,400 feet per second from a 28" barrel. It's called 6.5RUMLN. (Now one can just buy a 6.5-.300 Weatherby.)</p><p></p><p>You have to have something in mind so you know when you are close and then narrow down from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rich Coyle, post: 1305892, member: 70559"] Start with the action and cartridge size. I wanted to use a six lug Weatherby but wanted .264 Win Mag performance. I searched for a cartridge with the right or close head diameter and the length of case. The 9.3X64 fit the bill. The bolt was opened only .030" and maybe the 'smith fooled with the feed rails I don't know. It's called 6.5 SLR. But ready to go with a 5-25X52 scope it weighs 6 lb 13 oz. That includes a 26" barrel. Proof Research made the stock. Now there are other companies making stocks in the twenty to twenty-four ounce range. Another one I wanted was a much larger case. I started with the normal magnum head of .532" and long case. Staying with a 6.5mm bore I necked down either a .300 RUM or a 7RUM to 6.5mm and pushed the shoulder back about .100" to get a longer neck. 140 grain bullets average over 3,400 feet per second from a 28" barrel. It's called 6.5RUMLN. (Now one can just buy a 6.5-.300 Weatherby.) You have to have something in mind so you know when you are close and then narrow down from there. [/QUOTE]
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