Did WBY really use a 1-10 twist for the 6.5-300 WBY?
I can't believe even WBY would be that foolish...although there is no question they sure have introduced plenty of foolish cartridges over the years. The 6.5-300 being one of them
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Did WBY really use a 1-10 twist for the 6.5-300 WBY?
I can't believe even WBY would be that foolish...although there is no question they sure have introduced plenty of foolish cartridges over the years. The 6.5-300 being one of them
Did WBY really use a 1-10 twist for the 6.5-300 WBY?
I can't believe even WBY would be that foolish...although there is no question they sure have introduced plenty of foolish cartridges over the years. The 6.5-300 being one of them
Weatherby is all about velocity.
A whopping 30 fps with the mid weight for caliber bullets that don't intrude on capacity when loaded to 2.8", less speed with the heavys. Try seating a 150gr SMK to 2.8" in a 260 Rem
Why would I want to hunt with a 150gr SMK?
120's at 3000 fps work perfect for hunting. See
You can hit 3200 fps with ease in a 6.5 CM case with a 120 gr bullet. 3000 is 147gr speeds in 6.5CM.
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wow sounds magical
It really isn't though. Just an efficient case.
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Oh but some would say it is magical. I just think it is very efficient as well. From deer, coyotes, bears, and moose it can do it all and quite well. I have met a few people that bought more budget priced 6.5's and there were less than enthused. But you often get what you pay for. While in the EU this spring I went to a open house of a local shooting range and got to shoot some pretty cool rifles, I just wish there was something like that here. People actually getting a chance to try out these rifles in assorted calibers, no BS, no bravado just real world experiences.
RL26 and a good long seating depth and you'll get there. Try that with a 260 remmy and OOPS you're out of magazine length.
There's no magic to it. Short and fat cases are more efficient than long skinny ones of the same volume.
I stopped at 2700 fps with 147's from my 20" 6.5cm with RL26, loaded to 2.94" OAL
I run the 147's to 2950 fps from my 24" 6.5 PRC.
It really doesn't make sense to chase that kind of speed in anything less than a 26" barrel in the Creed.
Are you running the PRC in a long action?
PRC is on a Tikka long action, my OAL are in the 2.95 to 3" range depending on bullet
I just got a 24" m700 6.5cm, maybe I will seat a 147gr ELD just shy of the lands and keep adding RL26 until something gives
Did WBY really use a 1-10 twist for the 6.5-300 WBY?
I can't believe even WBY would be that foolish...although there is no question they sure have introduced plenty of foolish cartridges over the years. The 6.5-300 being one of them
Wby uses 1-8 twist for the 6.5cm and 6.5-300 bee.
Thanks for that. I couldn't fathom even WBY doing 1-10.
At least they got something right.
