I have a Remington LA in a Rem kevlar stock. Standard 30-06. I also have ~~~~
Shilen XX CM in 6.5 #2
Shilen XX CM in .25
Prithy---- 6.5/06, 6.5 Swede
25 ?????25/06 AI ???? What do you think.
Aloha, Mark

6.5x65

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6.5x65

Mike you just wanting to be different?

With the same capacity as the 6.5-06 what does it get you? Am I missing something? I always thought it was such a waste to have so much body taper. But, that's me blow everything out to minimum tapers.

I thought of the 6.5X284 as well but with a LA what does it gain you over a basic 6.5-06? Haven't run the numbers to see if a long throat would gain you much.

My wild side says the 25-06 AI but, unless you are going with a single shot and a 28 inch barrel, I don't think its your best choice. I like the 6.5-06 of the choices you have listed. The 6.5-284 would be what I would build given the same circumstances.

Well, let's see. I have a 6.5x65 reamer but not a 6.5-06. And, the 65 will equal 6.5-06 velocities at lower pressure.

No reason not to as I see it.

Makes no difference to me what others build, as long as they enjoy it. The 6.5x284 shines in a long action as long as you throat it to take advantage of the longer magazine length. Its a popular round for good reason. Still, all peas in a pod. Pick one, and have fun.

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And, the 65 will equal 6.5-06 velocities at lower pressure.

Mike what am I missing? QL shows the 6.5-06 and 6.5x65 as having the same capacity. How will the 65 give same velocity at lower pressure?

Or should I and go recheck QL?


OK had relooked at QL they list the same gross but a 3-4gr increase net for the 65. However it is showing a case length of 2.794" for the 6.5-06. So my conclusion is I have no conclusion. Faulty data yields faulty conclusions.

I think Grenadier said it all!

IF I were building a 6.5 that would likely be the one.

BTW a mx weight 25 cal is 120 gr .max for 6.5 is 160 !! Nothing wrong with the 6.5x55 but if you need more got to 6.5x.284 .

Given the action in question, I would go with 6.5x284 Norma or a Swede just because ammo and components are available. They are both fine rounds.

256 Newton. Similar to the 6.5/06 but with panache. Regards, Bill

See Gerard's comments in Reloading - '6.5x55 obturation ' !!

Personlly I'd lean towards the 6.5mm over a 25



Simply because with 25's 120gr is as big as they get, and there are excellent selection of 264 bullets available.



I've been looking lately to build a 6.5x55 rifle, probably on a Rem700 action...

Mostly because my neighbor has been trying to get me to sell him my unmodified M38 Husqvarna Swede Mauser... (Which I use as a "Sloppy weather" rifle.)

And while it's an OK good shooter, I'm hesitant to sell the rifle to him mostly because of my rather large stock of 6.5x55 ammo for it
(I have 1200 rounds of factory boxed Norma hunting ammo somewhat more than that in Military ball ammo and even more CA headstamped Norma brass ammunition., and that doesn't even touch the Norma headstamped Federal boxed ammo...
He is offering me a decent price for the rifle, $350, but his offer on my supply of amo is insulting at best.

The hoard of Norma ammo I have alone has a retail value of several thousand dollars

I vote for the 25-06... without the AI... even Ackley thought his improved was overcapacity for the bore. I am so pleased with my 25-06, I don't even care if I am missing something better. LOL!!!

I'm afraid I find some difficulty working out exactly what the original question was - multiple question marks don't explain anything.

What do you want to do with this rifle?

What brand of rifle or action are you thinking of?

Are you thinking of converting the .30/06?

If I was leaning towards the 06 case. First I agree AI doesn't get you much in the 25 or 6.5. If I was wanting to shoot factory then it would be the 25-06. If I reloaded it would be the 6.5-06. The 6.5 lets you got lite on the bullet as well as heavy.

6.5-06 is my vote. I have both of the others, 6.5-284 and 6.5x55, but I like my 6.5-06AI I have better just because it is a little different. I would not do the AI again, but the standard version would be great.

.30/06

I'm on the same page as Bill Leeper. Go with a .256 Newton. Take a walk on the wild side! Jamison, or whoever now owns the name, makes reasonably priced and properly headstamped brass. Or size and trim 25-06 or .270 Win brass. Dies are available (I bought a set on ebay for very little. Great ballistics, low recoil, very unique. Go for it.