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.

[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

[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]

The barrel would go on this rifle.

[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?

[gopher]

Originally Posted by chuck

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

Neck down the 06 to the dumpy 6.5 and you tell me.

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by gopher

Neck down the 06 to the dumpy 6.5 and you tell me.

And what do u shoot?

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gopher

Neck down the 06 to the dumpy 6.5 and you tell me.

Dude.

[gopher]

Originally Posted by chuck

Dude.

The end of the twin barring surface bullet buy Winchester was the last cool 6.5 bullet. Neck what ever you want down have fun with the 6.5x55.

[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.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gopher

The end of the twin barring surface bullet buy Winchester was the last cool 6.5 bullet. Neck what ever you want down have fun with the 6.5x55.

Dude. And learn to spell.

[gopher]

Originally Posted by chuck

Dude. And learn to spell.

That's the best you could come up with? Pick out a bullet yet or do you not think that far in advance?

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gopher

That's the best you could come up with? Pick out a bullet yet or do you think that far in advance?

Learn to read as well.

[gopher]

Originally Posted by chuck

Learn to read as well.

Just ran it on the computer you will love it. LMAO

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gopher

Just ran it on the computer you will love it. LMAO

Some of us shoot outside of our computers.

[hal53]

Originally Posted by chuck

Some of us shoot outside of our computers.

disregarding Gophers comments, what made u decide on the 123 gr.?, just curious....

[gopher]

Originally Posted by chuck

Some of us shoot outside of our computers.

Yup and some of us could care less about a few downed big game animals. Enjoy the Swede it's only a barrel.

[tchardy1972]

I am planning a hunting rifle build on this cartridge. Should be just a touch faster than the 6.5-284. It will go in an action that it actually fits.

[gopher]

Originally Posted by hal53

disregarding Gophers comments, what made u decide on the 123 gr.?, just curious....

Keep wowing guys like this Chuck it's about all you can impress.

[Moo Snukkle]

I also have a 30-06 that is going to be converted to either 6.5-06 or 8mm-06. Fence sitting on this one.

[DaleJ]

Originally Posted by tchardy1972

I am planning a hunting rifle build on this cartridge. Should be just a touch faster than the 6.5-284. It will go in an action that it actually fits.

Ackley version will be quicker than 6.5-284, for sure. I built the AI with an RKS 22-11 gain twist. It won't stabilize 140's but shoots 133 / 135 gr bullets.

[Duramaximos]

I've only been shooting mine for several weeks, but wow am I impressed. Tiny groups at 300 using 123gr SMK. A stout load of H4831SC and kissing the lands, tightened things up nicely.

I don't have a chrono but I suspect it's clipping along quicker than I expected because it's surprisingly flat out to 400.

[Rman]

I can't see the need for a long action to fling a 123 grain bullet at moderate speeds, when a 6.5 Lapua will do it all, better, in a short action.
My hatred for all things 06 is well documented, so no need for the hurt feelers.
If a fella wanted real speed for a 6.5, neck down a 7mm Shamwow, or 7mm WSM. If that same fella had a long action, in a non magnum bolt face, and was grooving on a fast 123 grain bullet, he might want to take advantage of all of that length and get efficient. And efficient is the one of the things that the 06 will never provide.
Again, I think my bestest friend Chuck knew this when he posted.
How's the fishing, Chuck?

R.

[Rman]

Originally Posted by Moo Snukkle

I also have a 30-06 that is going to be converted to either 6.5-06 or 8mm-06. Fence sitting on this one.

Start thinking in terms of a .308 Norma, as its the best thing that could ever happen to an 06 chamber. Neck that up to 8mm, and sh&t gets serious very quickly.

R.