6.5-06?

[Pathfinder76]

I may be looking for a line on a reamer for one. Does anyone know who has one and does anyone have an opinion on the cartridge itself? Thanks.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I think when my .270 barrel is done that's the next one I am going to have spun on that action.

I think that is is an outstanding cartridge....added benefit of the multitude of high BC .264 bullets to load.

LC

[Deer Hunter]

Sounds like fun. What would be its built-for purpose and what bullet would you shoot?

[double gun]

I think it's a great round.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Deer Hunter

Sounds like fun. What would be its built-for purpose and what bullet would you shoot?

Not sure, but likely the 123gr Scenar.

[gopher]

One can not simply neck the suck out of the 06.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gopher

One can not simply neck the suck out of the 06.

Do you just wait for an opportunity to use that phrase?

[Pathfinder76]

The barrel would go on this rifle.

[catnthehat]

I ran one on a No.1 action for a while some years back, great cartridge, easy to load for .
I know more than a few guys who think wildcats like that are great because you can use pick-up brass from the range!!

personally Chuck, I think you would be the type of guy to buy new bras and neck it instead of picking up once fired stuff and trying to work with it.
Myself, I see no reason to mess with range brass in a rifle I spent some good coin on to get a wildcatted chamber , but some guys don't mind ....
Cat

[Pathfinder76]

I'd probably use 25-06 brass or if I was feeling flush Lapua 30-06 stuff.

It would be a coyote/long range fun rifle.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by chuck

I'd probably use 25-06 brass or if I was feeling flush Lapua 30-06 stuff.

It would be a coyote/long range fun rifle.

I necked up 25/06 brass when I was shooting mine, worked fantastic.
i might do up another one of these dyas, but I would have to buy another reamer, mine disappeared along with the gunsmith!!
Cat

[Deer Hunter]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

personally Chuck, I think you would be the type of guy to buy new bras
Cat

New bra's eh! Huh...
lapua brass is partially why I decided on the 6.5 284 lapua.