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Hi chaps,
I'm a new member on here(member on many other forums). My main interests are tacticool rifles, long-range plinking and one day f class.

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Where are you in the world?

Which rifle do you shoot?

Hello!

Sorry forgot to mention my location! I'm based down in Sussex. I currently shoot a tikka T3 in 223 1in8 twist that I'm trying to pimp up as I go. My ticket is away for renewal at the moment and should come back with slots for a 308&6.5 on it.

Welcome....

we've chatted elsewhere before regarding your father's smart car!

Welcome to the F-B(UK) Danny, which 6,5 are you going for?

Ovenpaa I've not really made my kind up on the 6.5. I'd like to be able to use the 144grain lapua bullet but also want a reasonable barrel life. I was thinking 6.5x55

The 6,5SE is a very accurate cartridge and the newer chambers capable of withstanding higher pressures make for a good long distance tool. I shoot Christels 6,5-284 S&L quite often with Lap 139's and N560 and it is a stunningly accurate rifle but barrel life could be an issue. It is running at 2900fps as it is shot three position and I still manage to hold good scores at longer distances.

I've looked at the 6.5-284 but I've heard horror stories about barrel life of less than 1000 rounds. I'm going to save up and think I'll get a 6.5x55 built on a T3 action throated for the 144 grain lapua as it seem to have a really good bc

Hi Danny I recognise the name from other forums :goodjob:

I went for straight 284 to get better barrel life and excellent ballistics

Alan