6.5x300 WBY ?

[Caveman0101]

I've finally shot the barrel out of my 300wby and am planning on changing it to a different cal. I am leaning toward 6.5x300 since the smithing will be minimum. Question is what kind of life will I get out of the new barrel. I'm not going to try to max out for speed, I'll probably stick close to my proven H1000 loads.

 

[Wolf76]

You'll get less barrel life with the 6.5/300 than you would with another 300 bee.
Consider a 270 bee if you want something different.

 

[HARPERC]

It kind of depends on how you use it, and what you consider shot out.

If you're concerned with barrel life, better choices exist. The nice thing about a "barrel burner" is you get to move to something else sooner

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

You will probably get 800-1000 rounds of useful accuracy out of a 6.5/300 if treated properly say a barrel cut crowned and chambered is $650...and say you get 1,000 shots...say a box of ammo reloaded is $35--that is about $1750 dollars worth of shooting..so I'd be more worried about the cost of shooting--shooting it out will cost you 3 times as much as a new barrel...

For me I look at how many hunting trips that would cost me....a lot more than a barrel and shooting it out.

 

[Dosh]

Cave, perhaps consider a non-Wby caliber in the belted mag. Usually much less barrel deterioration. Good luck

 

[Caveman0101]

Also considering 280AI, 28 Nosler, 6.5 PRC, just beginning to ponder the possibilities.

 

[wop]

I built a 6.5 STW which is the same as 6.5 300 Weatherby. I built it on a 300 Wby. MK V with a 30" Lilja 1/8 twist 140 gr with 82grs. H870 @ 3550 fps. I don't think I will live long enough to burn it out, at age 83 HaHa. If you want t reach out for a LONG LONG shot it will do it. Have fun. The WOP

 

[Warbird2006]

You'll get less barrel life with the 6.5/300 than you would with another 300 bee.
Consider a 270 bee if you want something different.

Jesus man, can't you read the question???

 

[Len Backus]

Jesus man, can't you read the question???

Please don't be rude, instead be patient.

 

[Aaronfields]

do a 6.5-300 Weatherby. I don't have one but I do have a 26 Nosler. Nothing wrong with a smoking fast cartridge.

 

[nicholasjohn]

Jesus man, can't you read the question???

Here's the question from the original post : "Question is what kind of life will I get out of the new barrel." I think this guy dealt with that rather handily, stating that he should expect to get somewhat less barrel life than he got with his 300 Weatherby. Did I miss something here ???

 

[Warbird2006]

He's asking about 6.5x300, not your calibre suggestion

Here's the question from the original post : "Question is what kind of life will I get out of the new barrel." I think this guy dealt with that rather handily, stating that he should expect to get somewhat less barrel life than he got with his 300 Weatherby. Did I miss something here ???

 

[nicholasjohn]

He's asking about 6.5x300, not your calibre suggestion

I didn't make a caliber suggestion.

 

[skipglo]

I've finally shot the barrel out of my 300wby and am planning on changing it to a different cal. I am leaning toward 6.5x300 since the smithing will be minimum. Question is what kind of life will I get out of the new barrel. I'm not going to try to max out for speed, I'll probably stick close to my proven H1000 loads.

By going 6.5/300 you are limiting yourself to a very small selection of light 150 gr. and lower bullets. If that's what you want then just load lighter bullets in a new .300 barrel and still have the option to shoot heavies when needed. My 300 Mark V accumark is getting close and I'm just going to put a better barrel on it. Weatherby has teamed up with Kreiger and my barrel is ordered. I also bought two new 6.5 rifles this year....TO SHOOT 6.5.....just me my friend!