I have a 264 WM, 6.5 WSM and 2 6.5-06s. For me it is a no brainer to go with the 264. However, I would go with a 28" barrel. If you only use a 26" barrel go with a 6.5-284 or 6.5-06AI

I just ordered an action for a 6.5 RUM, I have an action at a 'smiths now for a 6.5 RM and my heavy barrelled 6.5-06 will become an AI soon. Yes I have a love affair with the 6.5 bore. The RUM will be a 31" barrel and shoot Matrix 160gr bullets.


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