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Re: Which 6.5 on pre-64 featherweight model 70? Jeffrey #14354302 12/09/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,184 TX J Jeffrey OP Campfire Tracker
OP Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,184 TX	What kind of velocities might I expect with 140 grain bullets out of a Swede AI and a 24” barrel?

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Re: Which 6.5 on pre-64 featherweight model 70? Jeffrey #14354370 12/09/19
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,736 California/Utah S super T Campfire Regular
super T Campfire Regular S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,736 California/Utah	Jeffrey, because you said you want this 6.5 to be good for elk at long range, I will change my recommendation to the 6.5x280AI. with a 24"barrel and 8 twist.

Re: Which 6.5 on pre-64 featherweight model 70? super T #14354398 12/09/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,184 TX J Jeffrey OP Campfire Tracker
OP Jeffrey Campfire Tracker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,184 TX	Originally Posted by super T Jeffrey, because you said you want this 6.5 to be good for elk at long range, I will change my recommendation to the 6.5x280AI. with a 24"barrel and 8 twist. I like that. That would negate the need for fire forming. Great idea. Thanks T!

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