gaz6br Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm in a bit of a pickle Not sure what to do but fancy a change from my 6br (I think) I'm after a do it all caliber fox,deer long range plinking thinking 6.5x47 or 260 at the moment Next stocks McMillan a3/a5 or accuracy international Also bullet choice Any help will be noted Cheers chaps Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
247sniper Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 .260 Rem shooting 140 Amax dude! or a 6.5x47 shooting the same bullet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonhunter Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 This is good candidate as a do it all rifle Since you did not set down parameters as to what you really mean by DO IT ALL I use one in 7x57 and 20 bore and it has always put food on the table Sort of Ocado express rifle In situations like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 You won't go far wrong with 6.5x47 or 260 for the job in hand. I would choose an Etac over the McM offerings for weight saving reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Gaz I am just having built a .260 bit more legs behind it than a 6.5x47 for long range if you are using 139grn pills I say having built it is actually my Barnard 07 260 rifle sold the Barnard chassie system kept the l/h SM action re barrelled the action with a Kreiger 26" fluted barrel screw cut 18.1 invisible thread cap all bedded with dev con into a l/h Mc millan A5 Adj stock bottom metal to take AI mags and 8.32x56 Nightforce NXS Scope the 6.5x47 and the .260 there is very little difference between them both good capable rounds to shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 As i said on the phone G, the 6.5 x 47 was never intended to shoot 140 grain bullets. Its too heavy for the round, and the std reamer isn't throated for the bullet. PTG do make a reamer for the 140,s but its very rare as most folks who actually shoot the cartridge understand its limitations. There is 0.060" difference in the freebore. If you want to shoot both weights then the .260 or the 6.5 creedmoor is the way to go, and both will give an advantage over 6.5 x 47 with heavier bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 You need 3 rifles in 2 calibres, dont kid youself. 6.5 for deer and target, 120gn bullet. Big gun, carry gun. Something fast and flat for fox, sub 70gn bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yes il keep the 223 ackley as my lamping gun I've got some ground with fallow on now and there's more coming up shortly, even though my br is covered for deer I fancy something with a little more poke behind it Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 your welcome to have a shot with mine gaz if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Gaz, I use 6.5x47, it's my only rifle now, 95g V-Max running at 3200fps for vermin, 130g VLD Hunting at 2775fps for anything larger, or longer range. I spent ages reloading for the 95g V-Max, I wanted it to the same windage as the 130g bullet, albeit higher, so I could calculate my actual zero. The 130g is zeroed at 200yd, the 95g at 260yd making adjustments easy depending on what bullet you want to shoot. A superb do it all round in my opinion, hope this makes sense! Best Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm in a bit of a pickle Not sure what to do but fancy a change from my 6br (I think) I'm after a do it all caliber fox,deer long range plinking thinking 6.5x47 or 260 at the moment I like them both, but given I've been using the 260 Rem since '99 I'll stick with that one. Starting from scratch I today I would go for 6.5 x 47. Good luck. JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I run a 260 and they are great , a slight advantage over the 47 with 140g class bullets but for all intents and purposes there's nothing in it ! BUT , if I was to want a calibre/rifle for everything it would have to be my 308 , 110g vmax for fox 168 amax for everything else unless I needed to punch deep on game then I'd probably use the 180 accubond or similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I run a 260 and they are great , a slight advantage over the 47 with 140g class bullets but for all intents and purposes there's nothing in it ! BUT , if I was to want a calibre/rifle for everything it would have to be my 308 , 110g vmax for fox 168 amax for everything else unless I needed to punch deep on game then I'd probably use the 180 accubond or similar ? We're spoilt for choice. I found a box of .308 180gr Hammerheads in the gun cupboard the other day and will need to give them a try some time. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfresh Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I was in a similar position to you at the start of the year. I wanted a rifle that I could do everything with. I ended up with a 6.5x47. I use 140 vld hunting, 123 Amax and will eventually get around to using 95 vmax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 We're spoilt for choice. I found a box of .308 180gr Hammerheads in the gun cupboard the other day and will need to give them a try some time. Regards JCS Just the thing for a moose,loose about the hoose! g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I was in a similar position to you at the start of the year. I wanted a rifle that I could do everything with. I ended up with a 6.5x47. I use 140 vld hunting, 123 Amax and will eventually get around to using 95 vmax. that is a nice set up ! (except the long barrel buts that's a personal thing) what scope is that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elio Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I like them both, but given I've been using the 260 Rem since '99 I'll stick with that one. Starting from scratch I today I would go for 6.5 x 47. Good luck. JCS[/quoteCurious as to why you would pick the 6.5x47 over the 260 as they seem to be very close on performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfresh Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 that is a nice set up ! (except the long barrel buts that's a personal thing) what scope is that ? Thanks, the long barrel isn't ideal but its manageable. Its 28". I can live with it when stalking and it helps when out for some long range rock bashing on the mountains. That scope is the new Ior Recon 4-28x50 with 40mm tube. Its outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenthief Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 There is the old 6,5 x boring invented in Sweden 120+ yrs ago. Millions of moose has succomed to a 150-160gr bullet from that caliber and with a 95gr there is enough speed (1km/s) for any long range varmint hunt. And brass is less than a tenner for 100 once fired Norma cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Curious as to why you would pick the 6.5x47 over the 260 as they seem to be very close on performance 6.5 x 47 will work in a std magazine of 2.8 inches. I've got an Extended mag length of 3.1 in my 260 Rem, but it's not ideal if I ever want to use a magazine system. Steeper shoulder angle on the 6.5 x 47. https://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/ There's not a lot in it and as I've committed to 260 Rem for 15 years, I'll stick with it. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just the thing for a moose,loose about the hoose! g G. I saw this too http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-29342106 and wondered whereabouts Hercules had wandered. Thanks JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elio Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 6.5 x 47 will work in a std magazine of 2.8 inches. I've got an Extended mag length of 3.1 in my 260 Rem, but it's not ideal if I ever want to use a magazine system. Steeper shoulder angle on the 6.5 x 47. https://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/ There's not a lot in it and as I've committed to 260 Rem for 15 years, I'll stick with it. Regards JCS I had read that article before I bought my 47 and you say not much in , I had the 260 on my license when I got the chance of my 47, so just changed my fac and took it,,my mate has just got his rifle re barrelled to a 260 and was just curious as to your preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elio Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 In fact was pondering on your rifle you have for sale at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Do it All? Target - to a degree - certainly sub 1/2 moa all day and easy to hold MOA in any position with sticks at 100 yds Vermin - well it will kill most things Deer - yes its deer legal and has ten round mag for "target rich" environments in winter Calibre - 6.5x47 Rifle AI AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 As i said, a big one and a little one, in 6.5x47l If i was specifying just one, i'd pick the scope i wanted for the job/jobs, and build a rifle to carry it well and be accurate to the capability of the scope. I needed 2. No-i wanted 2.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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