Hi Guys,
I would like some info from owners of 6.5WSM guns. I am currently having a rifle built with switch barrels. One will be .300WSM and the other will be 6.5WSM.
My problem, I don't know much about the 6.5WSM.
1. I have read that you can reach velocities up to 3,400 FPS with 140 gr bullets, but that they are not accurate at that speed and their best accuracey is around 3,000 to 3,100 FPS.
Is this true?
If so, maybe I should just chamber my second barrel to the standard .270WSM and not deal with the hassle of customizing cases and all.
2. If I do go with the 6.5WSM, where do I get dies, how much do they cost to be made. I would need a full length resizing die and a bullet seating die (a micrometer type bullet seating die would be preferred).
This rifle will be chambered by Kirby, he happens to have the 6.5WSM reamer and that's how this cartridge was selected.
Do I need to supply the Die maker with the dimensional specs of the reamer. I would suspect so. Any info here?
3. Anybody have any load recipes for the cartridge and velocity/accuracey data?
The components for this rifle will be a Remington 700 type short action, with Rock Creek 5R, #3 contour barrels & H-S Precision Sporter stock. This will be my steep mountain carry gun for elk and deer, capable of unmentionable accuracy, at least for now.........
Any advice with this round, would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Vic
I would like some info from owners of 6.5WSM guns. I am currently having a rifle built with switch barrels. One will be .300WSM and the other will be 6.5WSM.
My problem, I don't know much about the 6.5WSM.
1. I have read that you can reach velocities up to 3,400 FPS with 140 gr bullets, but that they are not accurate at that speed and their best accuracey is around 3,000 to 3,100 FPS.
Is this true?
If so, maybe I should just chamber my second barrel to the standard .270WSM and not deal with the hassle of customizing cases and all.
2. If I do go with the 6.5WSM, where do I get dies, how much do they cost to be made. I would need a full length resizing die and a bullet seating die (a micrometer type bullet seating die would be preferred).
This rifle will be chambered by Kirby, he happens to have the 6.5WSM reamer and that's how this cartridge was selected.
Do I need to supply the Die maker with the dimensional specs of the reamer. I would suspect so. Any info here?
3. Anybody have any load recipes for the cartridge and velocity/accuracey data?
The components for this rifle will be a Remington 700 type short action, with Rock Creek 5R, #3 contour barrels & H-S Precision Sporter stock. This will be my steep mountain carry gun for elk and deer, capable of unmentionable accuracy, at least for now.........
Any advice with this round, would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Vic