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#2287135 - 07/01/08 07:53 PM 6.5 BR
nash22
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What brass do you start out with for this caliber, and is there reloading data available? Can't find much info.

Kelly

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#2287198 - 07/01/08 08:30 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: nash22]
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Midway sells both 6mm br and 7mm br brass so you either neck up or down depending on the parent case you choose. I know there is data out there, but don't remember where I saw it pretty sure it was in the pistol section of one the manuals out there. If I remember correctly it was a pretty popular loading in the XP100 and other bolt action type handguns.
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#2287233 - 07/01/08 08:48 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: nash22]
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Got curious and went to see if I remembered correctly. Both the Nosler and Sierra 5th Editions list data for the 6.5 BR.
Nosler shows a high of 2753 fps with 100 gr bullets and a compressed charge of 33.5 AA 2460 and a high of 2529 fps with the 120 gr bullets and 31.5 gr AA2460 these were out of a 14"
barrel. Could be fun in an ultralight walkaround gun. Hope this helps.

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#2288829 - 07/02/08 04:53 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: dodgefan]
nash22
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Thanks, might have a deal on one, but don't know that much about them.
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#2290259 - 07/03/08 01:12 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: nash22]
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Kelly,

That a rifle or pistol?

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#2290532 - 07/03/08 03:57 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: 65BR]
nash22
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Shilen #5 contour 24" rifle barrel.

Edited by nash22 (07/03/08 03:59 PM)

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#2292251 - 07/04/08 01:10 PM Re: 6.5 BR [Re: nash22]
selmer
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For best results I would go with Lapua's 6mm BR brass.
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