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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 1, 2016 13:24:59 GMT -5
Looking to pick on of these up the next time a local shop has one around, anyone have any experience with the rifle or the round itself? They have a 20" barrel and a 24" barrel model and can't really decide between the two. I don't really know if I need the extra barrel length, it's a smaller case so I doubt it will lose much velocity.
Anyone done any hunting with a 6.5mm round? I thought it would be good for antelope, coues, easterns...maybe muley's.
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 13:37:20 GMT -5
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Post by ddossett1976 on Jul 1, 2016 13:42:44 GMT -5
The 6.5 is a very very good round.
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 13:50:20 GMT -5
Look at the 6.5-300!
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Post by dreamrider on Jul 1, 2016 14:15:06 GMT -5
the 6.5 is an incredibly versatile round. you can stretch its legs on varmints. But also makes a great medium size game round. A lot of folks believe the 7mm is possibly the ultimate round, myself included. But 6.5 IMO runs a close second. And yes the 6.5 300 is one to be looked at for sure.
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Post by ddossett1976 on Jul 1, 2016 15:15:01 GMT -5
Weatherby just came out with a 6.5 you should read up and take a look.
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 15:16:24 GMT -5
Weatherby just came out with a 6.5 you should read up and take a look. That's the 6.5-300 I was talkin about. Fancy and pricey but I bet you its 1 wicked killing . |
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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 1, 2016 15:18:58 GMT -5
Years back I bought a 300 RUM and it has been my go to rifle for most hunting work, but then after I got into reloading a bit and more into ballistics I kind of wished I went with a 7mm. Anyway, with ruger coming out with this platform I thought it would be a good place to start with the 6.5. The 6.5x300WBY has some major fuel behind it, that would be a fun gun to. I like the 6.5CM because you can find stuff on the shelves if you don't feel like loading it...I think with the WBY I would have to load all my ammo or get another job to feed it. I will look into it more though...I appreciate the info fellas
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 15:29:00 GMT -5
Years back I bought a 300 RUM and it has been my go to rifle for most hunting work, but then after I got into reloading a bit and more into ballistics I kind of wished I went with a 7mm. Anyway, with ruger coming out with this platform I thought it would be a good place to start with the 6.5. The 6.5x300WBY has some major fuel behind it, that would be a fun gun to. I like the 6.5CM because you can find stuff on the shelves if you don't feel like loading it...I think with the WBY I would have to load all my ammo or get another job to feed it. I will look into it more though...I appreciate the info fellas A gun I've picked up that I ran across was a laminate fluted 26" barrel 264 Remington 700. Can't wait to get that dude going when it cools down |
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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 1, 2016 15:31:33 GMT -5
$$$$ you guys, thought the ruger would be good to go for the 6.5 now im thinking of selling a 300blk to get a 6.5x300 it would be sweet
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 16:41:24 GMT -5
$$$$ you guys, thought the ruger would be good to go for the 6.5 now im thinking of selling a 300blk to get a 6.5x300 it would be sweet Ruger isn't a gun I generally look at lol. Plus if you can buy the wby 6.5x300 your just gonna be way more cool than any ruger owner lol |
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Post by arodpdt117 on Jul 1, 2016 16:43:36 GMT -5
$$$$ you guys, thought the ruger would be good to go for the 6.5 now im thinking of selling a 300blk to get a 6.5x300 it would be sweet Ruger isn't a gun I generally look at lol. Plus if you can buy the wby 6.5x300 your just gonna be way more cool than any ruger owner lol yeah I hear you, but the reviews are pretty kick butt for their Ruger Precision, also it's 1/2 the price of the weatherby, gotta go with a Mark V if I'm gonna get one for style points. Looking cool is the most important thing! |
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Post by blinginpse on Jul 1, 2016 16:45:34 GMT -5
Lol my browning xbolt 6.5creedmoor shoots .75 with these handloads I got. That's with me shooting thought may do better than that.
Sorry just not a ruger fan. Lol
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Post by elkguide on Jul 2, 2016 15:51:23 GMT -5
I loved and still do love the older Rugers, tang safety, dog leg bolt especially.
The 6.5 is a very good caliber. I've never had a Creedmore but have played with .264's and 6.5 Rem Mags. (just dawned on me that one of the 6.5's was in a Ruger M77! less than a MOA rifle out of the box!) Very accurate and hard hitting.
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Post by trial153 on Jul 17, 2016 10:51:56 GMT -5
I loved and still do love the older Rugers, tang safety, dog leg bolt especially. The 6.5 is a very good caliber. I've never had a Creedmore but have played with .264's and 6.5 Rem Mags. (just dawned on me that one of the 6.5's was in a Ruger M77! less than a MOA rifle out of the box!) Very accurate and hard hitting. I have an older m77 with a tang safety in 270 Winchester ..I think it's their original light weight version with the 20" barrel... Want to buy it? |
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Post by elkguide on Jul 17, 2016 13:08:21 GMT -5
I loved and still do love the older Rugers, tang safety, dog leg bolt especially. The 6.5 is a very good caliber. I've never had a Creedmore but have played with .264's and 6.5 Rem Mags. (just dawned on me that one of the 6.5's was in a Ruger M77! less than a MOA rifle out of the box!) Very accurate and hard hitting. I have an older m77 with a tang safety in 270 Winchester ..I think it's their original light weight version with the 20" barrel... Want to buy it? Have one but thanks. |
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