For a strictly long range hunting round (out to say 750 yds on deer sized game) which would you build a rifle around, the 6.5-06 or the 6.5-284. Brass availability, ease of reforming, etc, comes into play. Discuss....
IMHO 6.5X55, just as quick as 6.5-06, without the need to reform brass, less powder, slightly longer barrel life and Lapua/Norma brass availbility.
I have a 6.5 Swede and I'd like to know how I can get it up to 6.5-06 speeds without a longer barrel.
How do you do it?
Not unless you are pushing then Swedeover pressure.IMHO 6.5X55, just as quick as 6.5-06, without the need to reform brass, less powder, slightly longer barrel life and Lapua/Norma brass availbility.
I could share my load formula with you,
what are your velocities now, with what gr. bullet ?
I have a 6.5 Swede and I'd like to know how I can get it up to 6.5-06 speeds without a longer barrel.
How do you do it?
out to say 750 yds on deer sized game
47 grains of RE22, Remington Brass, Win Primers and 140gr Amax --> 2880fps (M96 w/ 29" barrel)
The m96 action is not as strong as modern actions. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the military load for this rifle was only around 2400fps at the muzzle.
I believe that 6.5x55 brass is also typically made with thinner case walls than 6.5-284 brass.
I don't care what anyone says
the m96 swede is just as strong as the k98 action the only difference being the vent holes in the action IF something goes wrong. So its not as safe but just as strong.
lapua makes 6.5x55 brass so no worries about brass