pwillie
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....any reason other than being nuts and spending money to change?...
Deer size and under no reason to change. Larger game? Probably.....any reason other than being nuts and spending money to change?...
What will you be using it for @pwillie?....any reason other than being nuts and spending money to change?...
NAILED IT!"Theres no replacement for displacement...."
6.5-300wby and 26 Nosler are the current factory displacement champs.
Personally id go with the 26 nosler in a H&H length action, so bullets could be loaded long. Id also shoot the heaviest/longest, slipperiest bullets that fit my application.
I plan on keeping my 257, because it is a Hart match grade barrel,and bedded on a McMillin stock and a model 70 action...super rifle, but like everyone else that likes guns I was trying to justify a new rifle.I think Weatherby is the only producer of the 6.5-300..???I see lots of variables like 6.5 PRC etc... but if I buy one I want the highest performance...so, which would be the higher performer?...
120gr bullets compared to 160s at the top end. Penetration increase if not a huge difference in diameter.I am not seeing a large degree of 'displacement ' choosing a .264 caliber over a .257, a difference of 0.007 inch. Speed yes, but not a great deal of 'killing' difference between the two. If you want the fastest of the fastest get the 6.5-300 WM but since the .257 WM has been used on game as big and though as Cape Buffalo, I don't see the point.
Your argument for displacement can easily be one upped with the .284/7mm. With more available options in cartridges and bullets than offered in .277.The .257 is more American than the 6.5/.264, but has it suffered for lack of match-grade bulletmaking!!! I agree with comments above ... the difference in bore diameter just doesn’t really seal the deal in the final analysis for me. And for the record, I have a .257 Bee in a Weatherby, and when I think I need more “oompff” I just reach for the 270. The 264/6.5 just doesn’t do anything better than the 270, IMO. I’d skip the 6.5 and go 6.8 Western. Ain’t no replacement for displace,ent, and the .277’s got the .257 and .264 beat hands down.
Your argument for displacement can easily be one upped with the .284/7mm. With more available options in cartridges and bullets than offered in .277.
What about Lazzeroni's 6.53 Scramjet?"Theres no replacement for displacement...."
6.5-300wby and 26 Nosler are the current factory displacement champs.
Personally id go with the 26 nosler in a H&H length action so bullets could be loaded long. Id also shoot the heaviest/longest slipperiest bullets that fit my application.
So your argument of 277 vs 264 holds no water!True, but even arguing minuscule differences in bullet diameter and brass bottle capabilities, were literally arguing about how many Angels can dance on the head of a pin at the end of the day, are we not?
Unless the quarry has teeth and bites back, literally anything under .308 will suffice for 90% of the game pursued, assuming skill and shot placement.
So your argument of 277 vs 264 holds no water!
I'm just stirring the pot! We live in a great time with a great selection of bullets and cartridges to throw them. The 6.8 western is an interesting new cartridge as is the 6.5 - 300 Weatherby.
I would buy them both for different reasons. With all the new bullets available I think a fast twist 7mm rm would be awesome for target and hunting.