6.5/06 JME

[WANTASHOOT]

I just purchased a rifle from one of the 6mmBR forum members,thanks Jack) It is chambered in 6.5-06 JME,similar to Ackley improved I think). Does anyone have load data or other info about this cartridge. The seller provided tons of good info but I can never get enough. It seems to have a 1 in 10 twist barrel what would be the max bullet weight for this. Is Lake City Match brass good stuff.

Any info would help. Thank You

Jim

 

[2506]

The LC Match cases are much thicker than most other cases and hold less powder. If I were you and I wanted some good cases I would get some Lapua 30-06 and neck them down. My buddy had a regular 6.5-06 a while back and it was a deer killer with 140 Sierra Gamekings.

 

[WANTASHOOT]

If I ever refine my skills enough that brass quality makes a difference I am sure I will invest Lapua. Probably not in this same caliber though.

Just finished counting the loaded rounds and brass I got with the gun. 650 rounds about 250 of that is loaded and ready the rest still needs to be loaded and a few need fire formed. I got another 200 rounds of loaded 30-06 that I can take apart or fire to get the brass. And a hole box of 270 brass that needs to be fire formed. None of it is Lapua mostly LC Match,RP, or Win.

Know that I have written it down it's starting to sound like alot of work.

I should have a ton of fun doing it though.

 

[jr600yd]

I shoot a 6.5/06 in long-range matches. My barrel is a 8 twist in order to shoot the havier bullets,139-142grs) I've found it is easier to neck up than down. You don't have to worry about neck thickness or donuts. Try some Rem or Win 25/06 cases. Just neck up to 6.5, load and shoot. My rifle likes the slower powders and H-4831sc provides the best accuracy. Good shooting.

Jim

 

[WANTASHOOT]

Does any one have info about the JME design of this cartridge.

I checked the barrel twist it is a 1 in 10 for sure. Will 1-10 spin a 139 or 142 fast enough to stabilize.

I am taking it out to fire it this afternoon. I dont have a rear sight yet so I plan to point it into a good backstop and let one go. I have some rounds that have been sized but still need fire formed so I guess this would be an opertunity burn up one or 5 fire form rounds.

Thanks for the info so far I appreciate all the help I get.

 

[Preacher]

If your looking for a bit of accuracy you need to segregate your brass into same make lots. Mixing brass will cause problems if your looking for extreme accuracy..