Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by Cocadori
You will get better barrel life from the 6.5-06 over the 6.5X284.

Think neck length.


I've heard that. But, the .300 Win Mag has a short neck, as do a number of cases.

DF


Barrel life of a 300 winny...what 1200 to 1500? About the same for a 6.5X284 if you run em hot. I got 1300 and change from my 6.5X284 1K BR gun.

6.5-06 will give you a few more rounds down the tube. Shoulder angle and long neck put the hottest point of combustion in the neck of the case instead of the throat of the barrel.