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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:10:59 PM EDT
[#1]
25-06?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:11:19 PM EDT
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As 6.5mm grows and if sales duplicate its potential it will be mainstreamed like .30.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:11:31 PM EDT
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I'm with you. I don't own one, but boy can those bullets shoot flat!
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:12:03 PM EDT
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Also, no one wants long action rifles any more.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:15:20 PM EDT
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Do you mean the 6.5 A Square?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:16:32 PM EDT
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When you are able to tell whose thread it is before opening it...
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:17:02 PM EDT
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Because it doesn't fill any niches? Just a guess. The grendel essentially gives near 308 performance in a much lighter platform.
The 25-06 has been doing exactly what the 6.5-06 does for decades, so I don't see it being necessary to offer commercially unless the ballistics or projectile selection offers any real advantage. I would say 7mm-06 would be more favorable with the range of projectiles available. A bit of a jump in diameter though. Edit: meant grendel, not creedmoor. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:22:34 PM EDT
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Because it doesn't fill any niches? Just a guess. The grendel essentially gives near 308 performance in a much lighter platform. The 25-06 has been doing exactly what the 6.5-06 does for decades, so I don't see it being necessary to offer commercially unless the ballistics or projectile selection offers any real advantage. I would say 7mm-06 would be more favorable with the range of projectiles available. A bit of a jump in diameter though. Edit: meant grendel, not creed moor. 
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:25:55 PM EDT
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When you are able to tell whose thread it is before opening it...
I know I'm late to the 6.5 love fest |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:28:03 PM EDT
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am I that predictable
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When you are able to tell whose thread it is before opening it...
I know I'm late to the 6.5 love fest
It's cool though, I enjoy your threads. 
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:28:50 PM EDT
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Because it is a barrel burner ..
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:33:09 PM EDT
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Because it is a barrel burner .. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:34:00 PM EDT
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Do you mean the 6.5 A Square? looking around no major company loads for it |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:36:22 PM EDT
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Because 7-08, 280 and 260.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:42:55 PM EDT
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Probably because there are MANY short action rounds with similar performance. Because there are so many short action rounds made by manufacturers who are profiting from those rounds, no one wants/needs to sponsor the round with SAAMI when such a sponsorship might reduce their profits.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:45:27 PM EDT
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Because it SUCKS! 6.5 bullets are European odd balls, NO ballistic advantage over our tried & true calibers! People that know, understand this. Get with it Bud, go buy a .270win!
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:45:40 PM EDT
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did they legitimize it? looking around no major company loads for it |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:47:59 PM EDT
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Because it SUCKS! 6.5 bullets are European odd balls, NO ballistic advantage over our tried & true calibers! People that know, understand this. Get with it Bud, go buy a .270win! |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:52:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:54:07 PM EDT
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Because 6.5x55
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:56:11 PM EDT
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Buy barrels with barrel nuts.... Buy the gun with a 24 inch barrel....then as the throat and muzzle erodes, send barrel out to get cut down by a half inch on each end, re-ream chamber, re-crown muzzle, re-install barrel at home. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:56:16 PM EDT
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Does the 6.5-06 offer any significant improvements over 6.5 Creedmore? Honest question, I have no idea.
Considering short action cartridges are the new black these days, it would really take significant improvement for 6.5-06 to gain traction. I really like 6.5x55 Swede. It's a 6.5 and I don't see any manufacturers rushing to put out rifles chambered for it. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 2:56:39 PM EDT
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1000 round barrel life, that's why.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:01:55 PM EDT
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6.5x55 Swede is all you need.
Load it up a bit for a modern action and it delivers yet gives long barrel life with accuracy second to none. If I didn't have the Swede's, I would want a 6.5-06. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:03:42 PM EDT
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I really like 6.5x55 Swede. It's a 6.5 and I don't see any manufacturers rushing to put out rifles chambered for it. A friend of mine did a build on a Tikka-action in 6.5x55 Ackley Improved, and mated it to a modified TRG stock. If I were to build a tactical rifle that'd be the route I'd take. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:07:42 PM EDT
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Lots of manufacturers make rifles in 6.5x55, but they tend to be "fudd rifles" so they're not very popular on Arf. A friend of mine did a build on a Tikka-action in 6.5x55 Ackley Improved, and mated it to a modified TRG stock. If I were to build a tactical rifle that'd be the route I'd take. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I really like 6.5x55 Swede. It's a 6.5 and I don't see any manufacturers rushing to put out rifles chambered for it. A friend of mine did a build on a Tikka-action in 6.5x55 Ackley Improved, and mated it to a modified TRG stock. If I were to build a tactical rifle that'd be the route I'd take. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:10:04 PM EDT
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Oh, I know they're out there. Tikka, Howa and CZ are all currently producing 6.5x55 Swedes, probably a few others. But it seems just about everybody is starting to jump on the 6.5 Creedmore bandwagon. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I really like 6.5x55 Swede. It's a 6.5 and I don't see any manufacturers rushing to put out rifles chambered for it. A friend of mine did a build on a Tikka-action in 6.5x55 Ackley Improved, and mated it to a modified TRG stock. If I were to build a tactical rifle that'd be the route I'd take. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:20:45 PM EDT
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Because it SUCKS! 6.5 bullets are European odd balls, NO ballistic advantage over our tried & true calibers! People that know, understand this. Get with it Bud, go buy a .270win! 
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Posted: 5/28/2017 3:26:28 PM EDT
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Yeah, like a Savage... Buy the gun with a 24 inch barrel....then as the throat and muzzle erodes, send barrel out to get cut down by a half inch on each end, re-ream chamber, re-crown muzzle, re-install barrel at home. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Buy barrels with barrel nuts.... Buy the gun with a 24 inch barrel....then as the throat and muzzle erodes, send barrel out to get cut down by a half inch on each end, re-ream chamber, re-crown muzzle, re-install barrel at home. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 7:47:31 PM EDT
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Am I the only one that remembers the .256 Newton?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 7:49:42 PM EDT
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Also, no one wants long action rifles any more. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 8:48:54 PM EDT
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I suspect this is the most popular correct answer of most answers Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Also, no one wants long action rifles any more. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:15:31 PM EDT
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because 6.5-284winchester exists. why even bother? there are already plenty of ways to burn a barrel out in under 2000 rounds. who needs another?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:20:08 PM EDT
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Because it SUCKS! 6.5 bullets are European odd balls, NO ballistic advantage over our tried & true calibers! People that know, understand this. Get with it Bud, go buy a .270win! |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:21:14 PM EDT
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I've already got two .270s Start yip yappin when you need more reach due to your practice. Just Sayin. 
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:24:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:26:32 PM EDT
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Because it doesn't fill any niches? Just a guess. The grendel essentially gives near 308 performance in a much lighter platform. The 25-06 has been doing exactly what the 6.5-06 does for decades, so I don't see it being necessary to offer commercially unless the ballistics or projectile selection offers any real advantage. I would say 7mm-06 would be more favorable with the range of projectiles available. A bit of a jump in diameter though. Edit: meant grendel, not creedmoor. 6.5-06 with a 140gr is the ideal combination for that cartridge, providing a longer PBR, much less wind drift, and easy taking of big game. .25-06 maxes out with 120gr, poor BCs, but is still a decent cartridge. Both require a long action to do work that is really short action territory with some type of 6.5mm. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:26:36 PM EDT
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6.5x65?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:27:17 PM EDT
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Do you mean the 6.5 A Square? 6.5-08 A-Square is basically a .260 Remington. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:28:08 PM EDT
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Its slower than the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:30:37 PM EDT
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Because 264 win mag is all that is man. If not that its 6.5 creedmoor or the grendel.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:31:17 PM EDT
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LOL. .264 Win Mag with over 2000 rnds down the tube. Feel free to guess wrong again.
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb428/GreybullPrecision/2014%20Elk/DSC01214_zpse1929bae.jpg |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:57:59 PM EDT
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The Swede's had it nailed in the 1800's with the 6.5X55. A mountainous country with long distance shooting. Everything after that is just reinventing the wheel.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:05:19 PM EDT
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Does that little guy still have milk on his lips from his mom?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:11:06 PM EDT
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Because 6.5x55 |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:13:40 PM EDT
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It's called a 280 Remington. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Because it doesn't fill any niches? Just a guess. The grendel essentially gives near 308 performance in a much lighter platform. The 25-06 has been doing exactly what the 6.5-06 does for decades, so I don't see it being necessary to offer commercially unless the ballistics or projectile selection offers any real advantage. I would say 7mm-06 would be more favorable with the range of projectiles available. A bit of a jump in diameter though. Edit: meant grendel, not creed moor. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:37:18 PM EDT
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6.5-284 probably kept it from ever existing. Now that the 26 Nosler is in the game there isn't much point. So many 6.5 options exist that unless someone is willing to support it from the ground up (like nosler) it's not worth it.
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:37:50 PM EDT
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Does that little guy still have milk on his lips from his mom?
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:47:17 PM EDT
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also, this statement could not possibly be more factually wrong than it currently is. way to go, champ. |
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Posted: 5/28/2017 11:57:56 PM EDT
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Because it doesn't fill any niches? Just a guess. The grendel essentially gives near 308 performance in a much lighter platform. The 25-06 has been doing exactly what the 6.5-06 does for decades, so I don't see it being necessary to offer commercially unless the ballistics or projectile selection offers any real advantage. I would say 7mm-06 would be more favorable with the range of projectiles available. A bit of a jump in diameter though. Edit: meant grendel, not creedmoor. Sure, as a 6.5 it would shoot even flatter, but 7mm would strike a great balance of velocity, barrel life, and projectile efficiency. ETA: Ok, so I did just describe a cartridge that is already out there, 280 Remington. It sounds like a good cartridge on paper, but has not proven to be as popular as it could be. The "280 Ackley Improved" is more along the lines of what I was getting at, a 280 Rem with a steeper shoulder (like a Creedmoor) and loaded to levels just a bit below 7mm Magnum. |
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