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Post by Dutch on Jul 13, 2014 15:29:10 GMT -5
Ordered some 6.5 mm Sierra bullets last November from Midway. Got an email the other day, said they'll be here sometime in August.
I'll believe it when I see it, but fingers crossed.
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Post by Muab Dib on Jul 13, 2014 15:34:30 GMT -5
Dutch, you sure are a man of patience.  You'll get them. Midway is good at their word! Muab |
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Post by Dutch on Jul 13, 2014 16:12:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I just don't like waitin' on my doe tags. Of course, Midway takes my money when they are shipped. Doe tags they take yer money and then THEY decide when they want to ship them. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 12:57:17 GMT -5
Word on the street is that the bullet makers suspended sales of 6.5 bullets for awhile. Hornady admitted to this but the rest seem to be doing it too. Seems 6.5 bullets are viewed as 'non-essential' and the companies are going full tilt on making the essentials like .224, .243, .277, .284, and .308. All this has my latest "dream" rifle in jeopardy. I've all the sudden found myself fascinated with the idea of getting a brand new model 70 Winchester Featherweight in .264 Win mag. I can't get it out of my head. But this dearth of 6.5 bullets have me trying to talk myself out of it.
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Post by Dutch on Aug 2, 2014 16:59:07 GMT -5
OMG Mike, you? A 6.5 fan?  ? Say it ain't so..... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 20:12:30 GMT -5
I'm getting there Dutch.  There is a method to my madness. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. Do you realize you can hunt all the same animals with the .264 WM that you can with the .30-06? With greater range and less recoil to boot! There is something to be said for a fast 6.5 |
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Post by Dutch on Aug 3, 2014 8:07:09 GMT -5
Atta boy Mike.
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Post by davet on Aug 3, 2014 8:54:14 GMT -5
I'm just now working up a new load for my 6.5 Swede (modern action Savage) using IMR-4350 and Nosler 123 Custom Comp's. I bought 1,000 of these when someone had 'em on sale. Thus far I have 'em grouping at 1.25" with a 5 shot group at 200 yards.....but I know I can do better. I'll keep you posted.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 9:45:21 GMT -5
I'm just now working up a new load for my 6.5 Swede (modern action Savage) using IMR-4350 and Nosler 123 Custom Comp's. I bought 1,000 of these when someone had 'em on sale. Thus far I have 'em grouping at 1.25" with a 5 shot group at 200 yards.....but I know I can do better. I'll keep you posted. Dave Thats not too shabby Dave for 200 yds!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 9:47:39 GMT -5
I'm getting there Dutch. There is a method to my madness. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. Do you realize you can hunt all the same animals with the .264 WM that you can with the .30-06? With greater range and less recoil to boot! There is something to be said for a fast 6.5 Mike...except PA Elk!!  Those puny 6.5's ain't BIG enuff!! lol I would have no problem sayin hello to an elk with my 6.5 Swede shooting Norma Oryx 156 gr fodder! |
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Post by davet on Aug 3, 2014 13:20:40 GMT -5
I'm getting there Dutch. There is a method to my madness. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. Do you realize you can hunt all the same animals with the .264 WM that you can with the .30-06? With greater range and less recoil to boot! There is something to be said for a fast 6.5 Mike...except PA Elk!! Those puny 6.5's ain't BIG enuff!! lol I would have no problem sayin hello to an elk with my 6.5 Swede shooting Norma Oryx 156 gr fodder! Yeah Loggy.....don't tell the Scandinavian's www.barnesbullets.com/copper_manual/65x55_Swedish_Mauser.pdf?PHPSESSID=1827884cd1bd166a487a5e2c28a5bda8 that the 6.5 Swede can't kill a Moose or an Elk!!! fighting0092 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 16:05:36 GMT -5
True Loggy. But I haven't put in for PA elk in years. So its a non factor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 17:55:52 GMT -5
Dave...thanks for that informative link! |
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Post by davet on Aug 3, 2014 17:56:48 GMT -5
I think if you really want to Elk hunt...you gotta go west.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 17:59:54 GMT -5
I think if you really want to Elk hunt...you gotta go west. My desire for doing an elk hunt is limited chances afforded via the PA Elk draw. Putting $$ up to go out West really doesn't interest me as i have too many other priorities ahead of doing that! |
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Post by bghunter on Sept 19, 2014 14:23:41 GMT -5
Try H4350 in those 6.5's.
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Post by Dutch on Sept 19, 2014 14:28:13 GMT -5
Thanks
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Post by Dutch on Oct 3, 2014 15:09:18 GMT -5
According to Midway, I no longer have a backorder on these bullets.
Guess I won't be getting them. Says "not back orderable".
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Post by Muab Dib on Oct 3, 2014 15:24:14 GMT -5
Call them on the phone Dutch...they've always made good on my back orders. Fingers crossed...
Muab
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Post by Dutch on Oct 3, 2014 17:17:14 GMT -5
Nope, I'll just kill my deer in bow season. To heck with this ammo shortage. LOL
I'll use the Ballistic Tips that I got.
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Post by dennyf on Oct 3, 2014 20:19:57 GMT -5
Careful ya don't hurt yerself there sonny. popcorn
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Post by davet on Oct 4, 2014 7:14:13 GMT -5
I have this...well...hobby of picking up Savage actions and then headspacing on a new Shilen barrel in whatever caliber I like. Well, I'm still unsure of this....but I'm thinking of it. No real need of this for deer. Would be good for shooting groundhogs at 400 to 800 yards when I find those "special places". It's the new 26 Nosler This pushes a 140gr. bullet to 3300fps and a 129gr bullet to over 3400fps. Neat to shoot I think.....but then..... |
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Post by Dutch on Oct 4, 2014 9:04:18 GMT -5
Used to use 120 gr bullets in the 7 mag for longer distance hogs. Then switched to 162 Hornady's, as we shot them at 1000 yd competitions and also long range deer.
Not sure there is anything better than long range hog hunting, back when we had hogs in the 70's.
That 26 Nosler would fill the bill, very nicely.
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Post by GlennD on Oct 4, 2014 9:25:58 GMT -5
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Post by gemihur on Feb 9, 2015 10:58:26 GMT -5
Grendel. Thanks, Bill Alexander! smileys-whistling-823718
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You'll get them. Midway is good at their word!
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There is a method to my madness. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. Do you realize you can hunt all the same animals with the .264 WM that you can with the .30-06? With greater range and less recoil to boot! There is something to be said for a fast 6.5
Those puny 6.5's ain't BIG enuff!! lol
