Originally Posted by TrueGrit
I still don't know what a 6.5 queermore can do that a 280ai can't, besides fit into a short action. What's the difference in wind drift between a bullet traveling 2700fps with a 600 bc compared to a bullet traveling 3000fps with a 500 bc at 400 and 500 yds? Stick to facts stick.
It all depends on the bullets chosen. If comparing a high-BC bullet in the 6.5 and a low-BC bullet in the .280AI, the 6.5 will be a shorter, lighter rifle, burn less powder, have less recoil and muzzle blast, and be at least as likely to arrive at the POA (if not more-so).

For comparison:

.284" 160 NP at 2900 fps

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