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338Rules,

I "built" my 6.5 PRC on a "short magnum" Remington 700 action, since it was already a suitable rifle, the 9.3 Barsness-Sisk that Charlie Sisk built over a decade ago, with a pillar-bedded Bansner High Tech stock and a #4 Lilja barrel. Simply had Charlie stick on another #4 Lilja 6.5 barrel.

Then I decided to see how the rifle shot with various bullets seated to 2.86", the max length that would work in the factory magazine, before installing a long box. Turned out at least three of the bullets I hoped to use shot BETTER at 2.86" inch than when seated close to the lands. This isn't unusual with high-BC bullets, in my experience, and particularly with the Barnes LRX.

Well after a lot of thought, comparisons etc. I bought a rifle. Found a NIB Sako 85 synthetic for $899 in 270 Winchester. That and I have brass, dies, and 11 suitable powders on the bench made the decision easier. I'm sure that the new Sauer 100 is a good rifle, but it would not be a Sako, and the price was less than $200 difference. Now a lot of range time..

Judman,

You can buy a Sauer 100 for $799. I strongly suspect there will be more.

Saw these last night at SW for a cool grand. That's a good price.

If you want a 6.5 consider the 6.5-06. Pick up a used 30-06/270 rifle of your choice & rebarrel to 6.5-06. Nothing to to change or alter.Rebarrel & shoot. Get 6.5 PRC exact ballistics for a fraction of the cost with mountains of inexpensive 25-06/30-06 new & once fired brass. Yes the 270 is a decent cartridge but I sensed you really want a 6.5. The 6.5 will allow bullets from 85gr to 160. Will handle any thing from mice to moose with the right bullet. Plus mild recoil. If deer is you target a 100gr Barnes or Nosler Partition. For long range the 6.5 bullet selection goes on & on.

150 ABLR's were horrible in my 270. I'd guess R26 would push them better.

Well I went with a Sako 85 in 270. Range will be possible 300 yards shots. 6.5-06 is interesting, and I have a possible donor sitting around. A push feed Winchester Model 70 that is currently a 243. It is however a long action. One of those mid 70's XTR Models. When the looney kicks in again that one may get some attention.

Stick a vanilla 130 on top of about 55 grains of "4350" and you'll be golden.

It's only 300 yards. I believe you're overthinking it. Am I a lone voice crying in the wilderness?

Nope. 300 isn't very far A box of WW 130g Power-Points will do just fine at that range.

The more you shoot it, the closer it is too....I went Hornady 140 BTSP's Customs. .486 BC @ 2,940.

Easy peasy.....