6.5 build for 140 Bergers at 2900-3000?

[L.Sherm]

Define " barrel burner"

 

[lancetkenyon]

Define " barrel burner"

6.5-.300 Weatherby....or 26 Nosler.

 

[L.Sherm]

I agree Lance but I've seen 28 Noslers shot out in 600 rounds. My point is if you wanna shoot your hunting rifle banging a lot of steel or paper and run them hot then pick your cartridge wisely. Barrel life is subject alot depends on how you take care of it not just because it's a so called "barrel burner". Just about any cartridge if you just do load development with and just hunt will last along time. If the O.P wants to hunt with it and not bang away then I wouldn't worry about it but if he plans on putting 1,000+ rounds down it and longer strings then there is more to worry about.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Absolutely. My 6.5SLR has two loads. A hot hunting load 140 @ 2950, and a mild target load 140 @ 2820. I have over 2200 rounds down the barrel and still shooting extremely well. It is my LR steel rifle that sees hunting duty when we draw a deer tag too. Heavy for hunting, but sure is nice to shoot, even for kids. Just not a "carry" rifle...even though I almost always wind up carrying it when my daughter has the tag.

My dedicated hunting 6.5mm is a 6.5SS. A barrel burner pushing a 150 @ 3117 or a 140 @ 3190. But it only sees 20-30 rounds a year now.

 

[Kimber7man]

A 6.5 SAUM (6.5 Gap 4S) can run a 140 VLD or hybrid at 3,000 with about 58 grains of R26, and you'll likely get at least 2,500 rounds on your barrel before needing a setback.
See where others are getting 3,000 out of the PRC with 56-57 grains R26.

 

[lancetkenyon]

A 6.5 SAUM (6.5 Gap 4S) can run a 140 VLD or hybrid at 3,000 with about 58 grains of R26, and you'll likely get at least 2,500 rounds on your barrel before needing a setback.
See where others are getting 3,000 out of the PRC with 56-57 grains R26.

58.0 RL26 & 140 should be more like 3100-3150+. I got 3160 in a buddy's rifle with that exact combo from a 26" barrel. 56.0gr RL26 got me right at 3000.

 

[Deviant]

Im building new rifle and wanting to shoot 6.5 140 VLDs just under 3000fps. My question is, what will give me the most barrel life at 2900 to just under 3k. I have been looking into the SAUM, WSM, PRC. I am sure there are others out there, I am wanting to stay with a short action. I an no expert but I think the answer has to do with pressure differences.

Im running my 6.5 Saum at 3150 with 140 Berger Elite Hunters. I had it up to 3200 with no pressure signs using 143 ELD's. I have been using H1000 and Tubbs HBN on the bullets.

 

[reelhardmt]

I would think the 260 ackley improved would fit the bill here. I am look at building one whenever I shoot out my 6.5 creed.

 

[keithcandler]

Im building new rifle and wanting to shoot 6.5 140 VLDs just under 3000fps. My question is, what will give me the most barrel life at 2900 to just under 3k. I have been looking into the SAUM, WSM, PRC. I am sure there are others out there, I am wanting to stay with a short action. I an no expert but I think the answer has to do with pressure differences.

! Wyattls makes an extended magazine box for the bdl type floor plate. The machinist lengthens the mag well on a Rem 700 short or long action .120 and this will give you a lot of extra room in your Remington 700. They make a super long mag box for a long action like the 28 Nosler.

260 AI is all over 3000-3100 fps with the 140's, and I like a #5 taper cut at 27" off a 28" blank.

We did a test with Hornady brass in the 6.5 creed with a fed 215 and 143x using R#26 with a long drop tube Forster benchrest powder funnel, R#26 top end load was 2950 with 5/8" groups, but at 2850, bug holes abound. We later changed out to a remarkable powder for the creed, Superperformance at at 2900 we were shooting groups in the 4's, with 5 shots.

 

[Chamberman]

6.5 SS or 6.5 SST!!!!

 

[wolff]

My bother and I have a Savage 12 FV in 6.5 CM.

• Load data:​
• Winchester or Hornady brass​
• 48 grains RL 26​
• 143 gr ELD X​
• FED 215 Match primer​
• 26" factory barrel​
• My rifle - 2976​
• Brother's - 2954​
• Labradar verified​

 

[Alan Griffith]

I'm weeks away from having my 6.5 Super LR built on Proof barrel. My best friend/gunsmith loves his.

http://www.6mmar.com/65_SuperLR.php

 

[overbore]

Sir: I think the rife build can start wit the quality of the brass which is whyy I went with the 6.5X55with Lapua brass and the loads and accuracy are already tested at http://www.accuratereloading.com/65smauser.html
This will give you a no neck turn starting point for your barrel which I suggest in 5c configuration. Cordially, overbore

 

[j3564wost]

Assuming your wanting a short action given your choice of calibers, for that I would recommend the PRC. Factory ammunition is available and it's only gaining in popularity. For a Long action have you considered a 6.5-06?