Which 6.5 Caliber

codyadams said:

The Sherman shortmag are unique if that is what your into, as well as very efficient, and will push 140's over 3300 fps if you want. You just need a mag bolt face.

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Rich has an SST variant of his Sherman Shortmag that is designed for PRS competition. It is handily outdoing the SAUM 4S, from a short action, with less powder. It's doing very well with RL-26. It's worth a look.

The SST may well be what you want! It is considerably shorter than even the SS (coal). Everything I have loaded so far is under 2.8". It will reach 3200' with a 140 and 3150+ with a 147 ELDM. The brass will last double digit numbers easily at a couple grains under max. The 30 degree shoulder will work in most magazines and reamer, dies and brass are available. Here is a comparison of the SS and SST. SST on left with 140 Berger Hybrid and SS with 143 ELDX

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Thanks Guys for the info ,,, I had to do some swapping up as I really didn't want to wait 4 months on dies to be built at this time.

So I ended up going with just a 6.5 x 47 Lupua ( something I don't already have) as I can find any parts I want all over, I am building this one as a Switch Lug system so I will be getting other barrels added. I will be going with 6mm Creedmoor and 7 SAUM and then either the Addiction or maybe the Sherman.

Thanks again guys