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MLC
November 20, 2001, 06:35 PM
I've been thinking about 6.5mm's in general and have looked at the .260, 6.5x55 and almost purchased mauser rechambered for 6.5 06 and 6.5 x 284 is veryy popular in the lang range circles as well. What are the odds Winchester will make a 6.5 short magnum? That would beat out the 6.5x55 and 260 and be easier to reload than the two wilcats. Anyone already wildcattin this one? Any speculation on performance?

BAD_KARMA
November 20, 2001, 10:07 PM
I have heard on other boards that the 6.5mm wsm is in the pipe line. I have to belive that this configuration will burn out barrels. The 6.5 mm really shines with the 160 gr. bullets to stabilze these you need a 1 in 8 twist.

kalibear45
November 21, 2001, 03:30 AM
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86821