6.5/06

[Big Thumper]

A rifle that i've always wanted has just been announced in 6.5/06. I know what this cartridge is about balistically but I wanted to ask if there are any tricks to loading it? As it is a 30/06 necked down, it shouldn't have any issues? Is the A-square version any diffent than just necking the '06?

 

[Curt]

I believe that the A-Square version is just a SAAMI-fied version. Legitimized it so to speak. Neck 25-06 up to 6.5 instead of down from 30 cal. Less brass stress.

 

[mrsmitty]

Couldn't you neck down from 270 as well?

 

[tekarra]

I have both necked up 25-06 and necked down 270. IMHO it is better to neck up the 25-06.

 

[574BWJ]

6.5-06

Couldn't you neck down from 270 as well?

I shoot two 6.5-06's one in a heavy barrel and the other is a standard barrel. I use the 270 case as my base case for reloading.

 

[1899]

Couldn't you neck down from 270 as well?

.270 brass is 0.046" longer than .30-06 and .25-06 brass.

 

[sidvicious]

How close would 6.5-06 be to 256 Newton? Are they basically the same?

 

[bcsteve]

A rifle that i've always wanted has just been announced in 6.5/06.

What rifle is that?

 

[double gun]

I am guessing Cooper

 

[SakoAlberta]

I am guessing Cooper

Yes, Cooper will soon have the M52 in 6.5/06. We'll have the first ones they will make.

 

[Pathfinder]

How close would 6.5-06 be to 256 Newton? Are they basically the same?

I always thought they were the same..very cool caliber . Should of been a factory chambering all the way, Im happy and suprised to that a factory rifle is coming out in 6.5-06 if I read that correctly.

 

[service rifleman1]

I have a Winchester Post 64 M 70 rifle rebarrelled for the 6.5 -06. I hunt with a tikka M 658 Master Trapper and handload the 6.5 *55 so I have yet to shoot the Model 70. I prepared some brass from 06' and 270 brass. Watch the overall trim to brass length with the 270. I use Hornady dies and will have to get around to shooting this rifle. Wildcat fun for certain. Regards. Fascinating to read up un the Newton rifles let alone calibres chambered. He was responsible for the Savage 22 Highpower and the 250 savage as well as the Newton rifle offerings. Way ahead of his time that fellow.

 

[Pathfinder]

He was way ahead of his time....just really bad timing to go into business.

 

[308BAR]

Which gun maker is coming out with this caliber? I've been researching this cartidge a lot as of late.

 

[Grtwhthntr]

As stated above......Cooper

 

[daroccot]

For those not up to speed, what are the ballistic differences between this and say the 6.5x55? longer range? flatter trajectory? faster projectiles? quicker barrel wear?

thanks

 

[bearhunter]

6.5 bullets are really fussy about twist rates. I have one 6.5-06 built on a Remington action with a 1-10 twist and a deep throat. It doesn't like anything over 129grns.

The other one is on a Win Mod 70, with a 1-9 twist and it will just stabilise 140grns.

The Coopers I've seen and shot were darn nice rifles. If the twist rates are 1-9 or less, it should be a decent all around rifle.

 

[catnthehatt]

How close would 6.5-06 be to 256 Newton? Are they basically the same?

Yup, a buddy has both, and they are super close.
Cat

 

[catnthehatt]

For those not up to speed, what are the ballistic differences between this and say the 6.5x55? longer range? flatter trajectory? faster projectiles? quicker barrel wear?

thanks

The '06 case has more case capacity, it's danged near identical to the 6.5X284.
Cat

 

[kimberman]

Yes, Cooper will soon have the M52 in 6.5/06. We'll have the first ones they will make.

That sounds pretty cool I wish I would have thought of that!