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Paul B. · December 25, 2018, 01:59 PM

"When Nosler came out with their 26 (264) Weatherby came out with the 6.5-300."

The 6.5-300 Wby was originally a wildcat round in the 70's used as a long range (1,000yd) target round. Nothing new.

IIRC, barrel life was extremely short.

It was originally called the 6.5 Weatherby-Wright- Hoyer by the people who originated the cartridge. I saw the article in IIRC RIFLE or HANDLOADER Magazine.
Paul B.

December 25, 2018, 01:59 PM	#22
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	"When Nosler came out with their 26 (264) Weatherby came out with the 6.5-300." The 6.5-300 Wby was originally a wildcat round in the 70's used as a long range (1,000yd) target round. Nothing new. IIRC, barrel life was extremely short. It was originally called the 6.5 Weatherby-Wright- Hoyer by the people who originated the cartridge. I saw the article in IIRC RIFLE or HANDLOADER Magazine. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!