6.5 SS (Sherman Shortmag)

[CA48]

My 6.5SS and 25 SST both use accurate mags. The SST has the a 30* shoulder and feeds great, I have it set up as a target/hunting rifle. The SS is a hunting rifle 40* shoulder, it feeds just fine but not as smooth as the SST of course. On a hunting rifle I like the SS. If you want a target rifle where you would be feeding a lot of rounds I would go with the SST. Can't go wrong with either. And you will only lose 50-75 fps going with the SST over the SS.

 

[Colt Craig]

My 6.5SS and 25 SST both use accurate mags. The SST has the a 30* shoulder and feeds great, I have it set up as a target/hunting rifle. The SS is a hunting rifle 40* shoulder, it feeds just fine but not as smooth as the SST of course. On a hunting rifle I like the SS. If you want a target rifle where you would be feeding a lot of rounds I would go with the SST. Can't go wrong with either. And you will only lose 50-75 fps going with the SST over the SS.

Thank you sir. I'm building a lightweight hunting rifl . I just wasnt sure if there were any feeding issues or necessary modifications to the magazine in order for reliable feeding.

 

[CA48]

No, unmodified 300wsm mags work great.

 

[Colt Craig]

No, unmodified 300wsm mags work great.

Thanks. That's exactly what I have.

 

[rockwallraider]

Just had a 6.5ss barrel made for my r8 blaser. Should be a fun shooting dude.

 

[J3n]

ok, so I was planning on a 6.5SS but I see the dies are backordered. I understand its hard to estimate when they may be available. How much would I give up in going with a 6.5SST since it's dies are available? Guess if I did go with a DBM setup (still undecided) then the SST would be a better option in terms of feeding, right?

Oh, and what are recommend min barrel lengths for either? Will be hanging a suppressor off the end so like to keep barrel more in the 20-22" range if that works with these cartridges.

 

[elkaholic]

ok, so I was planning on a 6.5SS but I see the dies are backordered. I understand its hard to estimate when they may be available. How much would I give up in going with a 6.5SST since it's dies are available? Guess if I did go with a DBM setup (still undecided) then the SST would be a better option in terms of feeding, right?

Oh, and what are recommend min barrel lengths for either? Will be hanging a suppressor off the end so like to keep barrel more in the 20-22" range if that works with these cartridges.

Both dies are in stock now. You will lose maybe 25'/inch of barrel

 

[SteelBanger]

Just flipped through the thread again and didn't see any real world velocities posted yet (sorry if I missed them). If you're shooting the 6.5 SS could you post up some velocity data with barrel length and powder type with charge weight please?

 

[CA48]

Mild load
26" Bbl
Norma brass
60.1gr H-1000
Fed 210
140 Vld-h just off the lands
Neck tension .002"
3170fps

Max load
61.2gr H-1000
Fed 210
140 Vld-h just off the lands
Neck tension .002"
3250fps

 

[Spartan2381]

What dies / setup is recommended for the 6.5 SS? I went to Lee but didn't see any 6.5 SS on this list.

 

[elkaholic]

What dies / setup is recommended for the 6.5 SS? I went to Lee but didn't see any 6.5 SS on this list.

All the dies come through the Sherman website. I have Forster dies for the 6.5 SS and will have Hornady around May

 

[MattK]

Rich, just confirming your 6.5 SS reamer with say a 140 gr Berger Target Hybrid will have a COAL less than 2.95", for feeding from a short action magazine? And presuming that is so, any idea of size the jump to the lands? Thanks.

 

[Spartan2381]

All the dies come through the Sherman website. I have Forster dies for the 6.5 SS and will have Hornady around May

I just checked Sherman website and looked at the Hornady but don't see an option for 6.5 Sherman (SA).

 

[elkaholic]

Rich, just confirming your 6.5 SS reamer with say a 140 gr Berger Target Hybrid will have a COAL less than 2.95", for feeding from a short action magazine? And presuming that is so, any idea of size the jump to the lands? Thanks.

It will be under with a .015" jump. but not too much.