6.5 Rem Mag
12-03-2015, 07:24 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,230
You'd be better off with a 6.5x284. This was a wildcat that a few makers now offer. Or you could do what I do and get a good modern 6.5x55 and load it. Factory loads for the Swede are generally not loaded to the round's full capability due to the number of old worn out military rifles chambered for it. When properly handloaded the Swede is a great round!
12-03-2015, 04:56 PM
#12
Boone & Crockett
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,747
You'd be better off with a 6.5x284. This was a wildcat that a few makers now offer. Or you could do what I do and get a good modern 6.5x55 and load it. Factory loads for the Swede are generally not loaded to the round's full capability due to the number of old worn out military rifles chambered for it. When properly handloaded the Swede is a great round!
12-03-2015, 05:14 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern wv
Posts: 3,650
it will be a 260 on steroids, nothing wrong with them for most hunting except price and availability of ammo, the 600 is not a Mohawk, mohawks did not have the 5 piece stock or the rib, and they weren't offered in magnum calibers.
RR
RR
12-05-2015, 01:43 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
What are the barrel lengths?
My dad has one with the 18.5" barrel, too short IMO. He loves it though.
It's a good cartridge I think, similar to 270win performance I think.
A few years ago Remington was loading ammo for it at reasonable prices, I think when the WSM line came out. 120gr core lokts
I personally think I'd take the newer version of the rifle with the 22" barrel over the 18.
My dad has one with the 18.5" barrel, too short IMO. He loves it though.
It's a good cartridge I think, similar to 270win performance I think.
A few years ago Remington was loading ammo for it at reasonable prices, I think when the WSM line came out. 120gr core lokts
I personally think I'd take the newer version of the rifle with the 22" barrel over the 18.
12-05-2015, 04:19 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern wv
Posts: 3,650
What are the barrel lengths?
My dad has one with the 18.5" barrel, too short IMO. He loves it though.
It's a good cartridge I think, similar to 270win performance I think.
A few years ago Remington was loading ammo for it at reasonable prices, I think when the WSM line came out. 120gr core lokts
I personally think I'd take the newer version of the rifle with the 22" barrel over the 18.
My dad has one with the 18.5" barrel, too short IMO. He loves it though.
It's a good cartridge I think, similar to 270win performance I think.
A few years ago Remington was loading ammo for it at reasonable prices, I think when the WSM line came out. 120gr core lokts
I personally think I'd take the newer version of the rifle with the 22" barrel over the 18.
RR
