Another long range caliber thread... - Page 2

Inspector3711 · December 14, 2014, 04:37 PM

6.5X284

ranger56528 · December 15, 2014, 04:24 AM

I just bought a Savage 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor then spent some time looking at scopes and mounts,went with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50,EGW 20 moa mount with med Leupold steel scope rings and a level and for under 1,600, I now have a nice target rifle plus I can shoot factory ammo, I did buy a die set being I reload. All i will do is shoot paper with this rifle and won't have 3-4 thousand in a rifle and it all has a warranty.

tobnpr · December 16, 2014, 09:04 AM

^^^
Very nice, and very capable, setup that doesn't break the piggybank.

Let us know how it shoots.

Woolecox · December 17, 2014, 09:59 AM

Call someone like Lester Bruno, Jim Borden, George Kelbly, etc.

I have, and they all recommend the 6.5x284 for a long range competition or hunting cartridge (build the rifle for it’s intended purpose).

Here is some good info as well:

6.5x284

I would love to have one but just can’t justify another rifle.

4runnerman · December 17, 2014, 05:59 PM

While the 6.5 will get you out there better than the 6BR- It is not as accurate as the 6BR is. The 6.5 is coming on very strong in the matches I go to, It is still not beating the 6BR for accuracy. Pushing a 6BR to 1000 yards is a cake walk.

For 100 to 300 yards or so the 6PPC is king, after that the 6BR hands down.
I would have to double check,but I believe the 6 is setting new records every year,not the 6.5.

skizzums · December 17, 2014, 09:35 PM

here's ten pages on why the .260 is your cartridge.

http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-c...remington/?p=2

anyway you go, .308 parent case would be a must for me,

December 14, 2014, 04:37 PM	#26
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	6.5X284 __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

December 16, 2014, 09:04 AM	#28
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	^^^ Very nice, and very capable, setup that doesn't break the piggybank. Let us know how it shoots. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

December 17, 2014, 05:59 PM	#30
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	While the 6.5 will get you out there better than the 6BR- It is not as accurate as the 6BR is. The 6.5 is coming on very strong in the matches I go to, It is still not beating the 6BR for accuracy. Pushing a 6BR to 1000 yards is a cake walk. For 100 to 300 yards or so the 6PPC is king, after that the 6BR hands down. I would have to double check,but I believe the 6 is setting new records every year,not the 6.5. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

December 17, 2014, 09:35 PM	#31
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	here's ten pages on why the .260 is your cartridge. http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-c...remington/?p=2 anyway you go, .308 parent case would be a must for me, __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

December 15, 2014, 04:24 AM	#27
ranger56528 Member Join Date: May 22, 2014 Posts: 88	I just bought a Savage 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor then spent some time looking at scopes and mounts,went with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50,EGW 20 moa mount with med Leupold steel scope rings and a level and for under 1,600, I now have a nice target rifle plus I can shoot factory ammo, I did buy a die set being I reload. All i will do is shoot paper with this rifle and won't have 3-4 thousand in a rifle and it all has a warranty.

December 17, 2014, 09:59 AM	#29
Woolecox Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 152	Call someone like Lester Bruno, Jim Borden, George Kelbly, etc. I have, and they all recommend the 6.5x284 for a long range competition or hunting cartridge (build the rifle for it’s intended purpose). Here is some good info as well: 6.5x284 I would love to have one but just can’t justify another rifle.