anyone shoot the 6.5 wssm?

6.5x.284tony · December 29, 2006, 02:57 PM

Have a friend who just purchased this caliber and is looking for a little guidance on a good place to start for handloads. It is a 1 in 8 twist.

Tony

Night Howler · December 29, 2006, 04:20 PM

im in Tony

Joe

6.5x.284tony · December 29, 2006, 05:25 PM

Hey Joe, lets see if we can get some responses to help with you're 6.5.

Tony

amamnn · December 29, 2006, 05:40 PM

I don't load or shoot that particular WSSM, but when the 6mm (.243) was new it was hard to find load data on it as well. What I did was call or write to my fav bullet and powder makers and request info. Some, like Nosler, Sierra, and alliant were very helpful.

mrawesome22 · December 29, 2006, 07:49 PM

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/243winssmag.php This is for .243WSSM. Not sure if I'm getting these posts, but is 6.5WSSM the same thing? Never heard of that cartridge.

6.5x.284tony · December 29, 2006, 08:29 PM

The 6.5wssm is simply the .243wssm necked up to accept the 6.5 bullet. any more info or input is greatly appreciated. The night howler said he would be more than happy to buy someone a steak dinner for additional info!

Tony

Night Howler · December 30, 2006, 12:52 AM

It would save me money rather thasn driving to colorado to give 6.5 284tony my gun to find the right load. but it would probably ber worth the trip.

December 29, 2006, 02:57 PM	#1
6.5x.284tony Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: N.E. Colorado Posts: 15	anyone shoot the 6.5 wssm? Have a friend who just purchased this caliber and is looking for a little guidance on a good place to start for handloads. It is a 1 in 8 twist. Tony

December 29, 2006, 04:20 PM	#2
Night Howler Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2006 Posts: 7	6.5 243 wssm im in Tony Joe

December 29, 2006, 05:40 PM	#4
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I don't load or shoot that particular WSSM, but when the 6mm (.243) was new it was hard to find load data on it as well. What I did was call or write to my fav bullet and powder makers and request info. Some, like Nosler, Sierra, and alliant were very helpful. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

December 29, 2006, 08:29 PM	#6
6.5x.284tony Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: N.E. Colorado Posts: 15	The 6.5wssm is simply the .243wssm necked up to accept the 6.5 bullet. any more info or input is greatly appreciated. The night howler said he would be more than happy to buy someone a steak dinner for additional info! Tony Last edited by 6.5x.284tony; December 30, 2006 at 12:10 AM.

December 30, 2006, 12:52 AM	#7
Night Howler Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2006 Posts: 7	steak dinner It would save me money rather thasn driving to colorado to give 6.5 284tony my gun to find the right load. but it would probably ber worth the trip.

December 29, 2006, 05:25 PM	#3
6.5x.284tony Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: N.E. Colorado Posts: 15	Hey Joe, lets see if we can get some responses to help with you're 6.5. Tony

December 29, 2006, 07:49 PM	#5
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/243winssmag.php This is for .243WSSM. Not sure if I'm getting these posts, but is 6.5WSSM the same thing? Never heard of that cartridge.