6.5 SHERMAN MAX/156 BERGER

[Michael O'Connor]

I think you can use 6.5 SST to fire form 6.5 SS brass, can't you Rich ?

 

[elkaholic]

I think you can use 6.5 SST to fire form 6.5 SS brass, can't you Rich ?

yes you could. The neck would end up a little short though

 

[elkaholic]

yes you could. The neck would end up a little short though

The ss comes approx .012" longer than the sst because of shrinkage in forming the 40 degree shoulder.

 

[OrionsStar]

tag

 

[hwy1strat]

@elkaholic Any updates on the 6.5 Sherman max? I have a Tikka action sitting around and I think this is the cartridge to go with

 

[elkaholic]

@elkaholic Any updates on the 6.5 Sherman max? I have a Tikka action sitting around and I think this is the cartridge to go with

call or text after Tuesday
out of service

 

[calib]

Following

 

[dirtytough]

Anyone have a 6.5 Sherman Max chambered yet?

 

[elkaholic]

Anyone have a 6.5 Sherman Max chambered yet?

No, but a bit of interest there. Ill probably be offering it later on but it could be done right now using the ss reamer and max gauge along with 7 max bushing dies.

 

[ramrod79]

I hope you have dies and reamer for Feb 2020 I was gonna do a PRC but then I would have had to have a long pipe to hit decent velocity with 160 matrix or 156 EOL. With the max it will out run SAUM so a 22 inch pipe should push either one around 3K now that's worth the extra effort over the PRC in my books. This combo has next years Trophy Mule deer tag written all over it.

 

[elkaholic]

I hope you have dies and reamer for Feb 2020 I was gonna do a PRC but then I would have had to have a long pipe to hit decent velocity with 160 matrix or 156 EOL. With the max it will out run SAUM so a 22 inch pipe should push either one around 3K now that's worth the extra effort over the PRC in my books. This combo has next years Trophy Mule deer tag written all over it.

I should have them even before that

 

[ramrod79]

Just went through my book my 6.5 Sherman with 140 was 3302 if you figure that the MAX will out run that's awesome

 

[elkaholic]

Just went through my book my 6.5 Sherman with 140 was 3302 if you figure that the MAX will out run that's awesome

It will! 3302 is smokin' for the ss though

 

[ramrod79]

Well I was able to get my paws on some 156 Berger they are like gold up here but I got a stash lol. I also have 6.5 SAUM Brass coming now too soon as my ELK is down the 338 SS will be going for its switch barrel in the 6.5 MAX.
Rich what your thoughts on powder I need to start hoarding that to lol
I figure N 565 570 will or H1000 should push big heavies well. Lol don't say RL 26 it smells funny I don't like it.