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31 January 2006, 04:22
captdavid
6.5-06 & 6.5-06 Improved?
What is the real world difference in velocity in these tww cartridges. I'll be uaing 125-130gn Nosler, Swift and Hornady for long range deer. capt david troll


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31 January 2006, 04:46
ramrod340
Assuming you are talking about the AI. Loaded to the same pressure you are looking 50-60 FPS.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
31 January 2006, 06:32
captdavid
Thanks! At about what speeds using a 28" barrel. BTW I'm pretty conservetive, when it comes to reloading. capt david


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31 January 2006, 07:53
Jerry Eden
captdavid:
I am getting about 3200 fps, with a Sierra 120 grain spitzer, and 54 grains of IMR4831. This in the standard 6.5-06FJC, with a 24" barrel.

Jerry


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31 January 2006, 08:19
ramrod340
quote:
3200 fps, with a Sierra 120 grain spitzer, and 54 grains of IMR4831

Nice velocity for that amount of powder.

With a 28 you should be looking at 3200-3300 at 63,000 or below. You will gain around 20fps per inch between the 24 & 28.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
01 February 2006, 07:09
Jerry Eden
Ramrod:

If my rifle holds to your calculations, I would be getting about 3300fps, with a 28".

I think you are right on.

Jerry


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06 February 2006, 07:45
boilerroom
I'm getting 3200 fps with a 130 gr TSX out of the 6.5/06 AI using a 25" barrel. That's at the very top end. Loose primer pockets any higher and at 3300fps I blew a primer.


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06 February 2006, 21:51
35404
My 6.5 Gibbs will get about 3300 with 130 TSX from a 26" barrel. Any more and primers loosen up as well. Makes for a flat shooter though. Mark


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