When you get it together, if it ends up a 6.5-280 Ackley, I'd be interested in it.
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Darryle
Build around a 6.5mm Barrel for a GREAT Hunting Rifle.
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lyle2231
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Sounds like a 6.5/06 a/k/a on a .280 case
Just sayin' …..
Just responding to the answers posted. I am looking at what someone would want in a 6.5mm for THEIR hunting rifle you can have a SA or LA.
These 6.5 are almost the same
6.5X284
6.5X06
6.5X280
6.5 PRC
Then you can go with the steady .260 Rem category
6.5X55
6.5CM
OR bump up to the MAGUMAN 6.5s
A lot of choices and different personal preferences.
The Bartlein #4 Barrel I have is close to 4.5 Lbs @24", could put a Curtis or Defiance Action, McMillan Adjustable Stock. If I wanted to light weight would use a different barrel "2B" @ 22" with a Bell Carlson.
I think the having a little heavier barrel and length, be able to shoot up to 156gr bullets, good, fitted stock would be better suited for longer range shots.
Jill and I have feather lights from .243 B&C stock, to Kimber Montana 270WSM. Great for carrying around all day. I personally feel more comfortable with a heavier rifle shooting past 3-400 yards.
Personally, we have our Gun Bearers carry our stuff so not too worried about weight.
Lejuch,
I think you must have a "slow" barrel. I got over 3600 with the 123s and backed down to 3500 for accuracy in my 6.5 Sherman Max?
What powder are you running?
Flyjunky
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I'm building a 6.5-284 close to this....defiance, ag composite, TT special, HCA at 27" 1/7.75" throated for the 156's. It's going to be a hammer!
Nope, case capacity is higher for the 6.5-280 Ackley version, JS
Plus with bushing dies I can load for both the 6.5-280 Ackley and the 280 Ackley, buy one brass, powder and primer.
The 6.5-280 shines with a barrel 26" and up, so I change my vote to 6.5 PRC.
I am definitely going to follow the build though.
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Solid info
Leave barrel intact flute it if you need to cut weight
Clymr
Terminus Apollo lite
Tt or geisselle
6.5 saum chambered for 156 eol
Scope choice weight appropriate and what ever flavour you prefer
RL26, N565, Norma 217, H4831SC, RL16, Staball 6.5, Hybrid100V, Varget, N540, Norma 202, H1000. Eventually settled on RL26 at about 3180 avg, at this speed groups are consistently small and brass doesn't suffer from pressure abuse. I think the barrel May in fact be the limiting factor.....think I'll try one of the bartlien carbons!
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Might just as well build a 6.5 Sherman and take advantage of the longer neck. It's essentially a 280 improved, but on a 270 win case.
6.5-.284 in a long action with a Mcmillian Game scout. A 260 AI in a mid length and throated long would be second. if it were a shorter barrel 6.5SS
Hard rock
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I would build a 6.5 prc on a med length action with a wto switch lug and have a 300 wsm for my second barrel for elk or at least set it up as a switch lug for that option for the future owner with the 6.5 prc and 300 wsm on a med length action makes both cartridges perform too their fullest potential ,throating mag length restriction , bullet choice etc etc .AG composite stock if possible depending on action . Trigger would be a Diamond Trigger Tech this build would also work in a short action but better in a med or long action
No longer interested in the Sherman, if I can't get a simple comparison picture of the two cases side beside, I don't care to invest in an unknown.
270 Win is basically a 30.06 case so necking it down to a 6.5 will give you the same as a 6.5-06.
