what is this chambering based on?what kind of velocities are obtained?capacity,etc.....thx-dave

Hey'
Here is some info on the 6.5 Gibbs.I have Rocky Gibb's book in front of me as I reply.The 6.5 Gibbs is on a 30-06 case.It has a 35 degree shoulder.Here are the velocities he claims for the following weight bullets
100 Gr Hornady Reloader 22,3559fps
129 Gr Hornady Reloader 22,3251fps
140 Gr Hornady Imr 4831 ,3126fps
160 Gr Hornady H870 ,2784fps
He lists other powders,but this is just an idea of what kind of velocities,you will get.You might want to look into the 6.5.06 AI,and the 6.5.-.284.
Both good joices.I have a 6.5-06 AI.Very easy to form brass.
1geejay
www.shooting-hunting.com

thx 4 the info on the gibbs.what kind of velocities are u getting with your 6.5-06ai?thx again-dave

swiftee, I once had a 6.5 Gibbs. It was almost the ballistic equal of the .264 Win. mag., and used LESS powder to boot.

I have a 6.5 Gibbs with a 26' barrel, 1-8 twist. My standard hunting load is a 140 NPT with RL22 for 3065 fps. Is an extremely accurate rifle and easy shooting. The extra work in forming cases may not be worth it though. If I were to do it again, i would probably stick to the 6.5-06 Ackley Imp. for the longer neck.
John