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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow" data-source="post: 1246265" data-attributes="member: 7123"><p>Ok, yeah, duly noted (again) ... and that reminds me -- forgot to mention that, although you have a great choice in 6.5x55, in my opinion, yes even for a hardcore precision custom build as you describe, you were mistaken in your assumption or statement that there's not "good" brass available for .260 Rem:</p><p></p><p>Norma <a href="http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=1311190025" target="_blank">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=1311190025</a></p><p></p><p>Nosler <a href="http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=452615" target="_blank">http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=452615</a></p><p></p><p>Not Lapua, no. But "good", yes. At least in my understanding.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And you're absolutely right about the bbl life issue, since you are definitely one of those hardcore guys, sounds like, shooting hundreds per session. <img src="/images/smilies/eek.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":eek:" title="EEK! :eek:" data-shortname=":eek:" /> In that case, 6.5x55 is about the max you'd want to go, loading them to nearly full capability - it's just about perfect in fact loaded to the saami standard loadings - best of all worlds - not too much throat erosion, and really low pressure. Only a scrunthair more powder cost than .260.</p><p></p><p>And I've become a disbeliever in "inherent accuracy" of a cartridge - so don't let anyone tell you that .260 is gonna be more accurate necessarily, than a 6.5x55 build, due to the shorter case/fat short powder column, yada yada.</p><p></p><p>Oh yeah, and obviously, shooting those kinds of numbers, you're gonna want to consider that brass cost, as you mention - not telling you really anything you don't already know - just spouting off some basic stuff for other folks, as there was a bit of confusion -- or lack of complete info early on in the thread - I couldn't reply as I was banned for a week. <img src="/images/smilies/rolleyes.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes (Sarcastic) :rolleyes:" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow, post: 1246265, member: 7123"] Ok, yeah, duly noted (again) ... and that reminds me -- forgot to mention that, although you have a great choice in 6.5x55, in my opinion, yes even for a hardcore precision custom build as you describe, you were mistaken in your assumption or statement that there's not "good" brass available for .260 Rem: Norma [url]http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=1311190025[/url] Nosler [url]http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=452615[/url] Not Lapua, no. But "good", yes. At least in my understanding. And you're absolutely right about the bbl life issue, since you are definitely one of those hardcore guys, sounds like, shooting hundreds per session. :eek: In that case, 6.5x55 is about the max you'd want to go, loading them to nearly full capability - it's just about perfect in fact loaded to the saami standard loadings - best of all worlds - not too much throat erosion, and really low pressure. Only a scrunthair more powder cost than .260. And I've become a disbeliever in "inherent accuracy" of a cartridge - so don't let anyone tell you that .260 is gonna be more accurate necessarily, than a 6.5x55 build, due to the shorter case/fat short powder column, yada yada. Oh yeah, and obviously, shooting those kinds of numbers, you're gonna want to consider that brass cost, as you mention - not telling you really anything you don't already know - just spouting off some basic stuff for other folks, as there was a bit of confusion -- or lack of complete info early on in the thread - I couldn't reply as I was banned for a week. :rolleyes: [/QUOTE]
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