I did a 26" tube for both. Using the same QL set up for both. I know for a fact that the QL is light on the 6.506 results because I've run them well over 3100 safely. However, accuracy isn't there.

I do hunt at distance. mostly I solo hunt now. So I wanted wind bucking ability and flatter shooting to 500-700 yards. Slam dunk for the 6.5-06. The 270 simply can compete.

For 1K I whole heartedly agree the 7's are where it's at.

I did grow up using hard tough bonded bullets. But I've moved away from them for obvious reasons. There's better out there for my applications.

Again, I wish pills makers would catch up with the 270 caliber. Maybe it can't be done I dunno...