6.5 SAUM No handloading

[Savage65CM]

I plan on getting a custom built rifle, there’s only a few calibers in stock to choose from at the moment. Out of the 6.5’s it’s either a CM or SAUM, I already have a CM since I do not handload is getting the SAUM a bad idea? Where can I get ammo for it if I choose it?

 

[wboggs]

It is a bad idea if you do not handload. Very costly to have someone work up the loads and.load them.if you want morr power than the CM look at a 6.5-284 or 6.5 pcr.
Usually, factory ammo is less accurate than a custom load but it works well for non competition or hunting.

 

[Savage65CM]

Thanks for the response.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

6.5x284, 264wm, 260rem, 26nosler
Not sure if youre stuck on a 6.5 or why but theres a big selection of other calibers with factory ammo. 243 is a good choice, 308win, 30-06, 280ai, 223rem up to 338lm

 

[Evan]

the 6.5 PRC will give you similar performance to the SAUM and has factory backing. It's what I would choose if I were in your spot and wanted a beastly 6.5mm

 

[Savage65CM]

6.5x284, 264wm, 260rem, 26nosler
Not sure if youre stuck on a 6.5 or why but theres a big selection of other calibers with factory ammo. 243 is a good choice, 308win, 30-06, 280ai, 223rem up to 338lm

There’s only a few barreled calibers in stock with the custom rifle I want so that’s why I asked the question between the 2.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

A custom rifle is just that- custom. You get any caliber on earth exactly the way you want it.

 

[Evan]

6.5x284, 264wm, 260rem, 26nosler
Not sure if youre stuck on a 6.5 or why but theres a big selection of other calibers with factory ammo. 243 is a good choice, 308win, 30-06, 280ai, 223rem up to 338lm

Don't get a dusty ole' antique like the 243 though. You should get a modern, super accurate, shoots-like-a-laser, 6 Creedmoor . On a more serious note, you will find factory "match" ammo for a 6 Creedmoor more readily than 243. 243 factory ammo is pretty deer-centric everywhere.

 

[Hoser]

Just get a 6.5 Creed and call it good. The caliber has been around long enough it has decent backing for commercial ammo.

Others might go the way of the dodo like 260 Rem factory ammo.

 

[long40shot]

Here you go.

https://www.coppercreekammo.com/product-category/ammunition/6-5-gap-rsaum

 

[Danny1788]

Look up prime ammo 6.5 saum it’s factory loaded.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Look up prime ammo 6.5 saum it’s factory loaded.

May have only been a dream. Look up prime ammo period

 

[Savage65CM]

I think Prime stopped making 65 SAUM can’t find it on their site anymore.

 

[Savage65CM]

A custom rifle is just that- custom. You get any caliber on earth exactly the way you want it.

True but it’ll take a few months, this can be gotten within the week since some barrels are in stock.

 

[Danny1788]

May have only been a dream. Look up prime ammo period

https://www.targetsportsusa.com/pri...grain-otm-match-plus-7528240020-p-109362.aspx

Prime had it made and ended up in a law suit. They released all the ammo that was made but not to prime. Prime is working on getting more 6.5saum made.

 

[sdean]

A custom gun is what you want. Not what they have. You are taking a big chance your custom gun will like a factory load. Better buying a Tikka.

 

[Savage65CM]

I will start reloading eventually just need to get equipment and learn up. Wish I had someone to teach me, I guess books and YouTube will be my best friends...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I will start reloading eventually just need to get equipment and learn up. Wish I had someone to teach me, I guess books and YouTube will be my best friends...

Or your worst enemy. If you listed your location in your profile somebody close could help you not buy unneccesary junk

 

[wboggs]

Good advice from Dusty. I have little regard for many things on You Tube. There are good reloading manuels but an experienced loader would be invaluable help.

 

[Hoser]

If it’s on the inter web it must be true right??

Abraham Lincoln once said "You cant put anything in the internet if it isnt true."