6.5-250

will hunt 4 food · December 15, 2008, 01:43 AM

I can't find any data on this cartridge. I'm looking for something with similar ballistics to the 6.5 rem mag without the belt,and want to stay with a short action. Any opinions? It's going to be used in a encore so pressures are also an issue.

Scorch · December 15, 2008, 02:55 AM

6.5-250 would yield velocities somewhere in the vicinity of 2,500 fps for a 140 gr bullet, 2,700 fps for a 120 gr bullet, and 2,900 fps for a 100 gr bullet. That is nowhere neat a 6.5mm Rem Mag. If you want performance comparable to a 6.5mm Rem Mag out of a cartridge with a standard head size, you should take a look at 6.5-06 or 6.5-284. If you are looking for that performance out of a magnum head size, look at 6.5mm WSM. All of these are wildcat cartridges, BTW.

HOGGHEAD · December 15, 2008, 03:42 AM

Sounds like a 260 Remington to me?? Tom.

will hunt 4 food · December 15, 2008, 11:58 AM

Looks like the .260AI is the best choice in a short action caliber.

The wsm's exceed the safe pressure limits of the encore. I've never dealt with a belted cartridge, I have been lead to believe that the belt hinders accuracy. In the encore I need all the advantage I can get.

December 15, 2008, 01:43 AM	#1
will hunt 4 food Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 19	6.5-250 I can't find any data on this cartridge. I'm looking for something with similar ballistics to the 6.5 rem mag without the belt,and want to stay with a short action. Any opinions? It's going to be used in a encore so pressures are also an issue.

December 15, 2008, 02:55 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	6.5-250 would yield velocities somewhere in the vicinity of 2,500 fps for a 140 gr bullet, 2,700 fps for a 120 gr bullet, and 2,900 fps for a 100 gr bullet. That is nowhere neat a 6.5mm Rem Mag. If you want performance comparable to a 6.5mm Rem Mag out of a cartridge with a standard head size, you should take a look at 6.5-06 or 6.5-284. If you are looking for that performance out of a magnum head size, look at 6.5mm WSM. All of these are wildcat cartridges, BTW. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

December 15, 2008, 03:42 AM	#3
HOGGHEAD Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Location: Rivesville, WV Posts: 637	260 Sounds like a 260 Remington to me?? Tom.

December 15, 2008, 11:58 AM	#4
will hunt 4 food Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 19	Looks like the .260AI is the best choice in a short action caliber. The wsm's exceed the safe pressure limits of the encore. I've never dealt with a belted cartridge, I have been lead to believe that the belt hinders accuracy. In the encore I need all the advantage I can get.