6.5-300 WBY

[remingtonman_25_06]

What's the general thoughts here on the 6.5-300 WBY for a LR antelope/deer rifle? Contemplating a vanguard S2 to add to the collection. Bullet of choice would be the 140g+ ELDMs. Think it would go 1000 rounds if you didnt get it hot? I have a 240 WBY, 7/08, 280 Rem, and a 7-300 Win Mag already, so it's not like I need it, but I kinda like it.

 

[HARPERC]

You kind of covered it pretty well, you don't "need" it, but it sounds like a lot of fun. Go for it.

 

[Fedwell]

I am in the same Boat LOL. I just purchased a 6.5x300 Vangard. WOW am i impressed. Shoots A 127 grain Barnes FLAT at 300yds. Still breaking in the Barrel and working on the perfect loads but it is FUN

 

[Deleted member 115654]

Build your own. The factory barrels are all too short. I am getting 3700 w/30" bbl w/LRX. dead on big game to 400.

 

[Aussie Hunter Steve]

Awesome round for deer, I'm using the 142gr ABLR. Fast, flat, accurate and deadly!

 

[Fedwell]

What Powder are Ya'll Using ? I have been using us869 with pretty good results. Would like to try RL-26 and Retumbo but they cant be found

 

[Deleted member 115654]

What Powder are Ya'll Using ? I have been using us869 with pretty good results. Would like to try RL-26 and Retumbo but they cant be found

RL 33 has worked best for me.

 

[Aussie Hunter Steve]

I would like to try US869 but can't find any down here. I use ADI2218, equivalent to H50BMG. Retumbo is a bit fast for me with heavy bullets and a short throated 29" bbl.

 

[Fedwell]

RL 33 has worked best for me.

I Have quite a Bit of RL-33. Where can i find some LOAD Data on it? Thank you for replying

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

RL33 is a tad slower than Retumbo from what I'm gathering. I'd start on the low end of Retumbo and work up carefully...It topped out pressure wise pretty quick in my 7-300 Win Mag with 180g ELDMs. Only gave me 50fps over H1000.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

I would get a 28" Bartlein after I shot the factory barrel out, which probably wouldnt take to long...How does your vanguard shoot?

 

[Fedwell]

RL33 is a tad slower than Retumbo from what I'm gathering. I'd start on the low end of Retumbo and work up carefully...It topped out pressure wise pretty quick in my 7-300 Win Mag with 180g ELDMs. Only gave me 50fps over H1000.

Thanks for the info. I am OLD and not smart enough to think of these things.. i see that imr8133 is very close to the same Burn rate maybe i will use the Data on it also. BTW Love your Handle 2506 is one of my favorites.

 

[Fedwell]

I would get a 28" Bartlein after I shot the factory barrel out, which probably wouldnt take to long...How does your vanguard shoot?

Still in the Beginning Stages but so far i am very impressed with the Vangard. What you buy when OLD and on a Fixed income. Would rather have a Mark 5 LOL