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Well, if they put it in the Vanguard that will help too. Should help with price point and marketing. If they come out with only expensive rifles and expensive ammo, don’t see how they’ll be competitive. The roll out of a new round in this market would make me nervous. Hope they know what they’re doing. DF
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I’m sure there will be some vanguards
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What the hell is so special about 6.5? I mean I know there's more Low Drag Long Range bullets out there for them, but I've got .277s, 284s, and .257s that shoot great out to 400-500 yards. I don't shoot farther than that. Not that I can't but because I choose not to. I'm a hunter not a long range target shooter and too much can go wrong shooting at game at 600-800 yards. I don't have a place to shoot targets that far off or I might do that sort of shooting. Looks like fun, just don't have the real estate to do it. Also, I am on three forums right now, 4 if.you count long range hunting, which I haven't been to in months, and most guys on those forums don't shoot at game farther than 400 yards. But they all like to talk about having a 6.5 and shooting into next zip code. Granted there are some long range hunters and target shooters on these forums but a majority of people there have never shot an animal at over 200 yards. If you're into shooting farther than you can see more power to you. But for a lot of people I think it's a lot of hot air.
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Well, if they put it in the Vanguard that will help too. Should help with price point and marketing. If they come out with only expensive rifles and expensive ammo, don’t see how they’ll be competitive. The roll out of a new round in this market would make me nervous. Hope they know what they’re doing. DF If they put it in a Vangard they'll saddle it with a .24 inch barrel when a rifle like that could use a 28".
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Well, if they put it in the Vanguard that will help too. Should help with price point and marketing. If they come out with only expensive rifles and expensive ammo, don’t see how they’ll be competitive. The roll out of a new round in this market would make me nervous. Hope they know what they’re doing. DF If they put it in a Vangard they'll saddle it with a .24 inch barrel when a rifle like that could use a 28". They put 26" barrels on the magnums in the Vanguard's these days, not sure why they wouldn't for the new 6.5.
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Well, if they put it in the Vanguard that will help too. Should help with price point and marketing. If they come out with only expensive rifles and expensive ammo, don’t see how they’ll be competitive. The roll out of a new round in this market would make me nervous. Hope they know what they’re doing. DF If they put it in a Vangard they'll saddle it with a .24 inch barrel when a rifle like that could use a 28". They put 26" barrels on the magnums in the Vanguard's these days, not sure why they wouldn't for the new 6.5. ^^^^This ^^^^
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I bet even a 24 incher would still work for a 300yd and under , point and shoot kinda guy like me!
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Weatherby has reduced the price of their ammo (I think all of it) by 25-30% in the last few weeks. Is it cheap, hell no. But it's much more reasonable than before.
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Weatherby has reduced the price of their ammo (I think all of it) by 25-30% in the last few weeks. Is it cheap, hell no. But it's much more reasonable than before. Probably a necessity to keep Hornady from kicking their azz... DF
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Weatherby has reduced the price of their ammo (I think all of it) by 25-30% in the last few weeks. Is it cheap, hell no. But it's much more reasonable than before. They arent paying Cali taxes anymore. Maybe that factors in as well.
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Weatherby has reduced the price of their ammo (I think all of it) by 25-30% in the last few weeks. Is it cheap, hell no. But it's much more reasonable than before. They arent paying Cali taxes anymore. Maybe that factors in as well. IMO, that was a smart move. DF
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There's nothing wrong with a non-belted steep shoulder .264WM. No interest in the weatherby guns, but if the brass supply is good I'd consider chambering a better rifle in it.
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Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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“THE CARTRIDGE The 6.5 WBY RPM is based on a lengthened version of the existing 284 Winchester. This cartridge has a rebated rim, making it compatible with standard 30-06 bolt faces and reloading equipment. However, the large body diameter, low body taper, and 35-degree shoulder mean that case capacity is greatly increased, leading to higher velocities. In addition, bullet innovation in the 6.5mm category are highly efficient with less drop and wind deflection than many heavier calibers. All these details culminate into a cartridge that delivers 1,500 foot pounds of energy at 500 yards capable of ethically taking big game animals across the globe.”
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This is basically just a 6.5x284 Norma isn’t it? Rebated rim, non-magnum that pushes a 140gr bullet around 3000fps. I do like the look of their new lightweight rifles though.
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Thinking 6.5x284 plus.
It's a long action round.
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Thinking 6.5x284 plus.
It's a long action round. So is the 6.5x284 but I like everything about the Bee version except the rebated rim. No need for this when you are already doing magnum bolts. Seems like there is a sweet spot between the 6.5x06AI and the 264 Win. that this cartridge might fill. As do a gazillion other 6.5s.
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I have a 700 Ti LA with a KS stock that thinks it might like this new cartridge.
A cut rifled barrel out of Wisconsin #2 at 24" might work. Should be at about 7 lbs scoped up.
Sounds like a stretched 6.5x284.
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Thinking 6.5x284 plus.
It's a long action round. So is the 6.5x284 Understood, but the RPM case was designed as a long action case, therefore the performance boost.
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