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6.5-300 Weatherby #14143615 09/21/19
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,160 Likes: 4 MonDak V viking OP Campfire Ranger
OP viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,160 Likes: 4 MonDak	Well I ordered one today. I am having a VX3 4.5x14 installed. Something to play with. I might shoot the 140 Berger load in it.

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14143643 09/21/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX J Jeffrey Campfire Tracker
Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX	What rifle?

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14143684 09/21/19
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OP viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,160 Likes: 4 MonDak	Vanguard, Badlands edition.

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14143687 09/21/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 19 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,807 Likes: 19 Texas	I have a 26 Nosler, I resisted the urge for a 6.5x300 Weatherby. So far😁

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14143871 09/21/19
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OP viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,160 Likes: 4 MonDak	Is there much difference? I never looked at the 26.

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144003 09/21/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX J Jeffrey Campfire Tracker
Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX	Think the 26 lacks a belt. Only belted cartridge I load for is a 300 Win Mag. Not sure what the fuss is about with belts. I haven’t had any issues with them.

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144005 09/21/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX J Jeffrey Campfire Tracker
Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX	Originally Posted by viking Vanguard, Badlands edition. Let us know how it shoots. Are you going to be reloading for it?

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144162 09/21/19
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OP viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,160 Likes: 4 MonDak	Maybe some year. Heck in reality anymore, I might only shoot 2-3 boxes in a year.

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144173 09/21/19
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Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,235 Likes: 3 TX	Originally Posted by viking Maybe some year. Heck in reality anymore, I might only shoot 2-3 boxes in a year. That will be good for your barrel life at least.

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144416 09/21/19
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	I love mine... upload album 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. Ain’t easy havin pals.

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144430 09/21/19
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,056 Likes: 1 Justahunter Campfire Regular
Justahunter Campfire Regular Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,056 Likes: 1	I have the Vanguard Wilderness model in 6.5-300 WBY. I’ve killed a black bear and buck with it. Have shot it a bit now... My feelings on it are.... Weatherby came out with a different super 6.5 for a reason. I wish I would have went with a 26 Nosler. I’m excited for the new weatherby chambering. Todd

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby Justahunter #14144899 09/22/19
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,315 Likes: 2 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by Judman I love mine... upload album Wicked picture and rifle. What are you shooting from it Jud Originally Posted by Justahunter I have the Vanguard Wilderness model in 6.5-300 WBY. I’ve killed a black bear and buck with it. Have shot it a bit now... My feelings on it are.... Weatherby came out with a different super 6.5 for a reason. I wish I would have went with a 26 Nosler. I’m excited for the new weatherby chambering. Todd Why do you say that? My little brother just got one. Pretty accurate so far with the 127 LRX Wby ammo. Semper Fi

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14144922 09/22/19
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,155 Likes: 3 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by viking Is there much difference? I never looked at the 26. Not much. Edge goes to the Wby, Pretty close. I use 869 powder in my 26 with 120 TTSX or E-Tip and 140 NAB, loaded for my hunting bud, who also has one. DF

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14145148 09/22/19
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,270 Cheyenne, Wy	87 GR rl33 WITH 127 lrx 3530 AND WELL UNDER 1" https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby Justahunter #14145273 09/22/19
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seattlesetters Campfire Regular Joined: May 2009 Posts: 2,262 PNW	Originally Posted by Justahunter Weatherby came out with a different super 6.5 for a reason. I wish I would have went with a 26 Nosler. I’m excited for the new weatherby chambering. Todd Please expand upon and explain the three points, above, if you don’t mind. Thanks. What could be a sadder way to end a life than to die having never hunted with great dogs, good friends and your family?

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby beretzs #14145309 09/22/19
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Scotty, I’m runnin the factory 140 sp, tried the factory 127’s, looked like I shot the target with a shotgun!!🤣🤣 Got a box of 130 siroccos I’m gonna try this week. Here’s what the 140 sp did to that antelope last year.🤙 how to upload photos in internet 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. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby viking #14145320 09/22/19
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,315 Likes: 2 Northeast USA	Damn, they are tough on meat! Looking forward to what you think of the 130 Swift. Big fan of the Swift’s on animals. Semper Fi

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby seattlesetters #14145499 09/22/19
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Justahunter Campfire Regular Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,056 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by seattlesetters Originally Posted by Justahunter Weatherby came out with a different super 6.5 for a reason. I wish I would have went with a 26 Nosler. I’m excited for the new weatherby chambering. Todd Please expand upon and explain the three points, above, if you don’t mind. Thanks. They are inconsistent and extremely touchy to load for. I got mine dialed in but it wasn’t for the faint of heart. I love to load but I don’t really enjoy the 6.5-300... I did at first but the COAL is .001” different from the rest, you’ll see a 4” swing in zero at 100 yards. I wonder why weatherby themselves developed their new super 6.5 that is very similar to the 26 Nosler. My good buddy runs the Xbolt in 26 Nosler and doesn’t experience the same unforgivness. That said, when tuned in and sorted they are extreme zappers. Todd

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby Judman #14145634 09/22/19
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,155 Likes: 3 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by Judman Scotty, I’m runnin the factory 140 sp, tried the factory 127’s, looked like I shot the target with a shotgun!!🤣🤣 Got a box of 130 siroccos I’m gonna try this week. Here’s what the 140 sp did to that antelope last year.🤙 how to upload photos in internet Yep, they be a tad hard on meat... Tougher bullet may help, but even monos tear up stuff. This pig ran into a fast 120 TTSX out of my 26 Nos. Ruined his day and both shoulders. Second photo, what's left of a pig's heart, same treatment. I've learned that you really don't need all that K.E. to kill a pig. Don't have to blow them up to kill them... But, it was kinda fun... DF

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby Dirtfarmer #14145655 09/22/19
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,315 Likes: 2 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by Judman Scotty, I’m runnin the factory 140 sp, tried the factory 127’s, looked like I shot the target with a shotgun!!🤣🤣 Got a box of 130 siroccos I’m gonna try this week. Here’s what the 140 sp did to that antelope last year.🤙 how to upload photos in internet Yep, they be a tad hard on meat... Tougher bullet may help, but even monos tear up stuff. This pig ran into a fast 120 TTSX out of my 26 Nos. Ruined his day and both shoulders. Second photo, what's left of a pig's heart, same treatment. I've learned that you really don't need all that K.E. to kill a pig. Don't have to blow them up to kill them... But, it was kinda fun... DF Heck yea DF! That’s destructive but then again, there probably isn’t any bullet at those speeds which will be meat friendly. Semper Fi

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