Thread: .300 WSM
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Old 03-22-2007, 06:30   #13
Gene Econ
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Originally Posted by Peregrino
Gene - Forgot about the 6.5-06, course I've been trying to stick with SAs. (I respect, but am not personally interested in acquiring a 6.5-.284 so that doesn't count.) How does the idea of a 6.5 WSM grab you? My buddy has a custom reamer and built one with a Lilja barrel JFTFOI. He's happy with the performance but seems to prefer the 7mm WSM for serious shooting. Something about Sierra's 175 MK he can't pass up. Peregrino
Peregrino:

I have no experience with the 6.5 WSM so can't comment too much. I do believe a shorter and fatter cartridge case probably burns the powder more efficiently than a long skinny case though. The issue may be a supply of relatively inexpensive brass. Not sure what the barrel life would be -- probably about the same as any other magnum.

Gene
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