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Old 02-05-2008, 03:11 AM
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If the 270 wasn't so popular, A 6.5-06 and 280 would be much more popular.
I enjoy my 25-308 and 35 whelen. I am considering a 338-06.




Is that a wildcat? What kind of velocities etc... are you getting out of that round?
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Old 02-06-2008, 05:02 AM
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Yeah its to bad they had to bring it out in the(.25) WSSM line instead of the WSM line.It still isnt bad in preformance but just not catching on.
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:19 AM
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idunno,I'd have to look when I get home, but if I recall correctly, I am getting about 3000-3050fps with 100gr gk's and about 2850-2900 w/ 115's and 117's. The balistics are very similar to a .243. To develop loads, I have compared data from the .243, .257 bob, .250 savage and .260 and went from there. I got the gun from an older gentleman, who needed some work done around his house. He said he had got 3150-3200 fps w/ 100's. I ???? that. The gun itself is somewhat impractical because it is so long and heavy. It is a mauser action, savage 26" ss fluted 25-06 barrel with the threads shortened to chamber the 08 brass, with a boyds jrs stock. I use at as a plinker. I think, I would hunt with it if I cut the barrel down to about 20-21".
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Old 02-06-2008, 11:22 AM
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I always wanted a pre '64 Winchester 70 in 264 WM and Remington M788 in 6mm Remington. I think both of those cartridges would be spectacular with the right bullet/powder combination.
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