6.5 sst (sherman short tactical) arrived

[killintime71]

Well my 6.5SST did its job on the Oryx hunt this year... Berger EOL 156gr 215 yards, double lung/heart, pass through both side, no slug recovery, 15 yds and dead

 

[elkaholic]

Congrats on that beauty!

 

[muleystalker]

Loading for my fourth year of hunting with the 6.5 SST. I'm currently at 3000fps with 54gr of H1000. 147 ELDMs. This bullet and powder is what I've been shooting since the beginning. I've only brought the charge down from 56gr to maintain 3K. It has been trying to creep up over the years. I suspect from the powder losing moisture over time. I checked for a carbon ring last week before checking load, zero, and seating depth. None seen with the borescope. I've been shooting at .090" jump the whole time as well. Just thought I'd recheck .120, .090, .080, and .070 as I zeroed. I never shot .070 after seeing 90 and 80 group up.

Tikka T3, KRG W3, Carbon Six 26" Sendero, TBAC Dominus, NF NX8 4x32, tuned ARC mag.
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Last year's Antelope
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Backstrap served German Jaeger style with rotkraut
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Looking forward to another hunt with the BR version of 6.5mm magnums this year!

How do you like your CARBON SIX barrel and did they chamber it? I see they have some Pre Fits, is that what this barrel is?
I have a BAT BUMMBLE BEE action and was thinking of having one of their Pre Fits chambered in the 6.5 SS, just a little hesitant. I was wondering if that's the way you went.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[wvbearhunter]

Has anyone tried this in an AR10? It looks like a winner using KAC mags which will allow for 2.871 OAL.