|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825
Campfire Ranger
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825 |
What is the most popular 6.5mm cartridege? I am going to put a new Pac-Nor 8T5L barrel on my Weatherby Mark V and sell it unfired. The barrel matches the Weatherby contour. What barrel length is most popular? I ordered the barrel to be 26" so it can be at least that long, but shorter if that is the consensus.
Any opinions are appreciated.
edited to correct for wording!
Last edited by Ringman; 11/01/14.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation."
Everyday Hunter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,733
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 7,733 |
In Norway it is the 6.5 x 55. In the USA and with the appropriate action length the 264 winchester. That would be my 2 cents.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,090
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 24,158
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 24,158 |
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Bristoe
The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,720
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,720 |
What was the original caliber ?
Weatherby magnum ? Bolt face diameter ?
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 10,443
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 10,443 |
If it is a full length action, 6.5-284. Short action, .260 Remington.
30-06 till i die, the greatest round ever! I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy! CEO of a Turdlike People: Turds & Tats Division... (per Ingwe  )
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,410
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,410 |
I really like the 6.5 X 55. Easy on recoil. With those long heavy bullets they are absolutely deadly.
SCI Life Member
DAV Life Member
NRA Life Member
North American Hunt Club Life Member
Your true character shows in your conduct
You cannot solve a problem at the same level of awareness that created it - Einstein
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 56,244
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 56,244 |
I would appreciate it if you would make that a 6.5-284 for me Rich. Throating to be determined...
_______________________________________________________
An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack
LOL
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 46,965
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 46,965 |
I'm getting a 6.5x284 re-barreled to 6.5x284 now, but maybe because I have a couple 6.5x55's, too. Can't go wrong with either, but a 6.5x284 or 264 Win Mag would fit and sell in the Mark V Weatherby, a little better I would figure.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 15,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 8,735
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 8,735 |
I'd go with a 6.5 or 264. Maybe get real crazy and make it 260.
Sean
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,153
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,979
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,979 |
Who would want a rifle chambered in a .260 Rem. class cartridge built on a Mark V? The real question is, what makes the most sense on that platform, and .264 Win. for the win, hands down. Then there's always this: Weatherby magnum ? Bolt face diameter ?
A wise man is frequently humbled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825 |
What was the original caliber ? It is my .257SLR based on .280 Rem and .270 Win brass. Weatherby magnum ? Bolt face diameter ? No. .470" Presently the rifle weighs 6lb 13oz with a Pac-Nor .25 caliber barrel and a Swarovski z5 BT 5-25X52 in extra high Talleys. It's been fired about 600 times and is still a one minute performer with it salt bath nitride barrel.
Last edited by Ringman; 11/01/14.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation."
Everyday Hunter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,499
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,499 |
You are going to rebarrel it and sell it unfired, is that correct?
If so, I would chamber it in a round that a non-reloader is more likely to buy.
There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10,896
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 10,896 |
264 the only choice IMO..."Mag" being the key word especially mated with Weatherby.
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
"Woody you were baptized in prop wash"..crossfireoops
Woody
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,825 |
You are going to rebarrel it and sell it unfired, is that correct?
If so, I would chamber it in a round that a non-reloader is more likely to buy. It is going to be rebarreled because most don't want a wildcat that requires hydro formed brass. I am ready for a new rifle even lighter than this one.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation."
Everyday Hunter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,090
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,090 |
On second thought, how about the 6.5-06.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,499
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,499 |
I would probably chamber it in something easier to sell. There may be a bunch of loonies on here, but if you are going to put it on an auction site, a factory -06 based case may sell quicker. Barrel length no longer than 24". Just my opinion.
There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,856
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,856 |
Why would you even buy a .26 caliber barrel if you're going to sell it unfired. 7mm or .30 caliber would get you more buyers.
|
|
|
|
|
287 members (240NMC, 160user, 2500HD, 163bc, 12344mag, 29 invisible),
1,917
guests, and
1,040
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,492
Posts18,452,306
Members73,901
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
