6.5x68 Action

longshank · April 14, 2017, 10:03 PM

I'm looking at a barreled Pre-64 Winchester action. What are my options for a build? Ammo seems not too readily available and what can. E acquired is not cheap. Will be primarily hunting rifle so using limited number of rounds is not an issue as it would be for a range gun. Any thoughts appreciated.

Don Fischer · April 14, 2017, 10:06 PM

30-06 fit it? If so I had a 6.5x06 done years ago and I love it.

ShootistPRS · April 14, 2017, 10:15 PM

For a hunting rifle you are better served if you can buy ammo at most places that sell ammo and guns. If your ammo is misplaced or damaged you don't want it to ruin your hunting trip.
That being said you are loading your own and have the ability to carry extra ammo in various places so the chances are good that you could continue the hunt.
Without knowing what you are hunting and where, I would fall back on the standard cartridges like 243, 308, 7mm Mauser, 3006, and maybe one or two of the popular magnums.

Advice from the guy who likes 257 Roberts and 358 Winchester

longshank · April 15, 2017, 12:26 PM

May try and see what fits it. Just kicking around my options. Thanks!

Scorch · April 17, 2017, 03:58 PM

68mm is 5mm (qbout .200") longer than a 30-06. It is not really that big of a deal, a pre-64 Model 70 30-06 magazine is probably long enough, if not a 300 H&H mag box will work.

longshank · April 19, 2017, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the info Scorch....

KenT7021 · April 21, 2017, 05:51 PM

I used a P-14 action to build a 6.5X68.I did it because I had a number of the actions and and was looking for something different.It's about like a .264 Win Mag.RWS should still make brass and RCBS has the dies.

April 14, 2017, 10:03 PM	#1
longshank Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2006 Posts: 122	6.5x68 Action I'm looking at a barreled Pre-64 Winchester action. What are my options for a build? Ammo seems not too readily available and what can. E acquired is not cheap. Will be primarily hunting rifle so using limited number of rounds is not an issue as it would be for a range gun. Any thoughts appreciated.

April 17, 2017, 03:58 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	68mm is 5mm (qbout .200") longer than a 30-06. It is not really that big of a deal, a pre-64 Model 70 30-06 magazine is probably long enough, if not a 300 H&H mag box will work. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 14, 2017, 10:06 PM	#2
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	30-06 fit it? If so I had a 6.5x06 done years ago and I love it.

April 14, 2017, 10:15 PM	#3
ShootistPRS Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Posts: 1,583	For a hunting rifle you are better served if you can buy ammo at most places that sell ammo and guns. If your ammo is misplaced or damaged you don't want it to ruin your hunting trip. That being said you are loading your own and have the ability to carry extra ammo in various places so the chances are good that you could continue the hunt. Without knowing what you are hunting and where, I would fall back on the standard cartridges like 243, 308, 7mm Mauser, 3006, and maybe one or two of the popular magnums. Advice from the guy who likes 257 Roberts and 358 Winchester

April 15, 2017, 12:26 PM	#4
longshank Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2006 Posts: 122	May try and see what fits it. Just kicking around my options. Thanks!

April 19, 2017, 03:28 PM	#6
longshank Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2006 Posts: 122	Thanks for the info Scorch....

April 21, 2017, 05:51 PM	#7
KenT7021 Member Join Date: September 11, 2016 Posts: 29	I used a P-14 action to build a 6.5X68.I did it because I had a number of the actions and and was looking for something different.It's about like a .264 Win Mag.RWS should still make brass and RCBS has the dies.