That’s what I tried in my 6.5/300 WSM Kimber Montana but with 140 grain pills, but I ended up using Retumbo instead.
@JMRhino You should be able to make use of the same powders used in the 6.5/300 WSM uses mainly because they are very close in bore diameter and case capacity.
I forget what...
That’s a long time! I ditched it twenty five years ago for a Pact Digital scale and dispenser. Then I upgraded to the V4 AutoTrickler for the A&D FX120i which sped up the process for volume reloading.
That’s the main reason why I still have it! That and weighing Black Powder. Which is more or less a volume to bore size, and why they could just pour a charge. They have a 10 grain node window and will produce the same velocity!
My 50 cal is 72.5 with Swiss, and a .490” round ball.
I only wish it was easier to get them to shoot, but frankly I can get the identical version that’s not bonded to group tiny three shot groups or bug holes with 5-10 in know time!
Fact is the bonding can effect the outcome, if that wasn’t the case then why would they shoot so differently...
I’d go for it. It’s a super accurate round, the BC’s will blow less than the 6mm version and do it with less recoil.
The 22 PPC which the ARC is based off, was stupidly good especially in such a small case that will extend your barrel life.
I have one being built, and went in that direction...
Plenty of Elk have fallen to numerous 6.5/.264" projectiles at that distance. That said shot placement is key to success, and a light recoiling rifle with the proper bullet will get the job done!
Try either the 125 Partition, or the 127 LRX in your 6.5x55. Both have a lower velocity range to...
Stick with the 55.5 grain load and tweak it for seating depth, but that one is closer to what you want to see.
I Always prefer to see a triangle of any size over anything else.
Usually the odd fliers are because of a seating depth issue and it wants to shoot but needs tweaking. Or a...
That’s great to see that again JD!
That one is exactly what I remember way back in the late seventies that a close friend of mine dad had, and I couldn’t believe how quickly it pointed on target.
My favorite part was the vent rib and how well the sights were visible.
The dog leg bolt...
That’s great to hear you’re out in the field and having fun hunting again FOTIS!
I’m planning on building a 22ARC/6.5 CM combo bolt gun. Glad you reported the results as I wasn’t even thinking about using a. .22 for big game on smaller sized animals and why I’m doing a switch barrel.
Good...
FOTIS,
I’ve seen a lot of people that really love these projectiles. Was it easy to Tune?
Side note, you can make a pig fly, but would it be somewhat easier than a typical bullet/rifle to make shoot?
On Tuesday I came across a Whitetail fawn flopping around on my driveway as I drove in.
I waited to approach it when it calmed down and wondered what was the cause of its demise? I tilted its head up to see its tongue hanging out to the side, and was having trouble breathing.
It expired...
Originally I thought whomever did this was probably insulted publicly by Charlie Kirk while at one of his shows.
I could be wrong. If not the case any individual who would take the life of another person just because they didn’t agree with his views or opinions is a loose cannon.
We now...
RIP to one of the greatest bullet makers our generation has ever shared in the fields, mountains and woods across America!
Live long and prosper in your next life Robert!
Thanks Dr. Mike!
It might only be going the same velocity as the 6.5 PRC precision hunting 143 ELD-X (2,960) is getting, but this is a very mild load for this case.
That said I’ve yet to chronograph that ammo in my friends 6.5 PRC. The Hornady 6.5 PRC 147 ELD Match ammo had the bullets seated...