Mojo,

We mustn't speak of Rongman's malarkey on the Best Thread Ever.

I am convinced that the 162 A-Max/168 Berg/SMK whatever at 2900-3050 is THE most bang your recoil buck out of a sporter weight rifle. That being said, I haven't personally gunned a fast 6.5 with 140s, so I may be wrong.

I'm thinking to avoid having to replace tubes after 350rds, next time I'll go 15" on the spout, and rework a 7 RUM case to feature a .75" long neck. Should work.