Comments on: 6.5mm Cartridges — Eight Options to Consider https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/ from AccurateShooter.com Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:02:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.26 By: Ian Dial https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-55768 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:51:51 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-55768 You seem to have forgotten all about the 6.5mm Remington Magnum.

]]> By: 2644ever https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49921 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:40:35 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49921 And do not count the .264 Win Mag out!
In a barrel at least 26″ long it still rules.

]]> By: Steve https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49916 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:50:17 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49916 dont forget the 26 Macho.

260 with the shoulder moved forward .080″ and shoulder angle changed to 30 degrees

]]> By: Olin Coles https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49904 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:46:28 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49904 I think your data on 260 Remington is either outdated, or misleading. 140 grain bullets can easily go to 2800 FPS without reaching into max pressure, or up to 2900 and beyond if you’re willing to load hot. The 260 Rem case holds more powder than 6.5 CM, so it’s basic math from there.

]]> By: Dale Profitt https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49901 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:38:46 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49901 The 6.5×55 and 6.5×54 MS, which I use, work very well with today’s better bullets and better barrels. 140 to 160 grain bullets and moderate velocities give performance on game that is mind boggling, just be careful about having a hillside beyond your deer or whatnot, because these heavy bullets can go through a deer and a 15 inch pine. The newer cartridges are more repackaging of the old, than something truly new.

]]> By: patrick https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49900 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:30:01 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49900 Nice list. Consider adding the 6.5mm SAUM – especially now that factory brass is available.

]]> By: rifle2 https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/02/6-5mm-cartridges-eight-options-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-49899 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:38:13 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=57704#comment-49899 no 26 nosler?

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