12 August 2009, 18:21
Bailey Bradshaw6.5-06 to 6.5-284???
I have a mauser chambered in 6.5-06, and since I don't reload, it ends up sitting in the safe with little attention. I know A-Square loads ammo for it, but I would like more selection and availability than having to order over the internet.
Noticed the 6.5-284, like the balistics and see it it much more available in a variety of loads. The case dimensions appear to be close enough to the -06 case that bolt face mods wouldn't be needed. Maybe only shortening the barrel and rechambering?
Any thoughts?
I really like the rifle and think this would eb a good fit for it.
12 August 2009, 18:54
ramrod340You would need to set the barrel back in the range of .32". Even if you had enough shank to do it the barrel to stock fit would be terrible. I bet you would be looking at a new barrel.
Far eaiser would be alter the boltface to a magnum and rechamber to 264Wmag.
13 August 2009, 01:32
larrysThe other issue is that depending on the mauser you have, you may need to open the feed rails to accommodate the fatter case. I did.
13 August 2009, 03:21
Tapper2I agree you will have to do some tweeking on the feed rails to get it to feed as you would like, but 6.5/284 is a great round. I think it is slightly better than the 6.5-06 for accuracy. From a hunting stand point there is no noticable difference......Tom
13 August 2009, 03:59
jeffeossothose two rounds are all but interchangeable .. if you don't reload, have it rebarreled for 270 or sell it and buy a mauser in 270 ... you will be miles ahead, since you don't reload
13 August 2009, 06:28
Bailey BradshawThanks for the advice. I may as well just order a bunch of A-square and live with it. Nothing wrong with the 6.5-06 at all. I already have a .270 that is sort of a family heirloom as I think almost everyone of my uncles owned it at one time, then Dad gave it to me when I was 14. Lot of gun trading between the brothers :-)
Plus, If I want a 6.5-284, it's an excuse to buy another rifle
