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Berger 156 shipping soon!

It looks like a GREAT bullet! However, the site states minimum twist 1-8! Methinks that may be a bit optimistic! I would opt for a 1-7.5 myself. If it shoots (and it should shoot well) this could be a real ticket for the 6.5 x 284! AND with my experience with the 150 SMKs, I would also opt for a 5R barrel, as opposed to a 4 groove conventional style rifling.
 
It looks like a GREAT bullet! However, the site states minimum twist 1-8! Methinks that may be a bit optimistic! I would opt for a 1-7.5 myself. If it shoots (and it should shoot well) this could be a real ticket for the 6.5 x 284! AND with my experience with the 150 SMKs, I would also opt for a 5R barrel, as opposed to a 4 groove conventional style rifling.
Think you're right I grabbed up four 5r Bartleins with 7.5 twist for the 156 gr. Berger and the 150 smk. Glad I did.
 
Thank you. If they shoot as good as the 20x's I've tested, that would be awesome.
Generally, 6.5s are some of the most accurate cartridges in existence, especially out past 300 yards. I have found that VERY long bullets can be a bit "finicky" to get right, no matter the caliber.. I am hoping that this one has been tested to the point that any "bugs" that may have existed have been eliminated. Only time will tell..
 
I was settled on a 6.5x47 with 140's for 1000 yards, but now these are out I may have to use a bigger case. Not sure.
If you still have not chambered up a barrel yet, spin up a 6.5 x 284>>>you'll love it and it will easily push those 156s no prob..
 
I was hoping for a bit higher b.c., but the fact that they should shoot in an 8 twist, offsets that. I'll certainly try them in my 6.5-284s, but don't see them being the best platform for a long range hunting rifle. The 264 WM is more to my liking.
 
Willie!

Look at the 6,5 x68 Shuler. Faster than the 264 WM, and no stinking belt to complicate your life.

Americal brother. I was in the Ranger Company of the 23rd. That was our repelling tower down on the beach next to the Repo Depot.

Welcome back, and thank you for your service.

Rich
Sua Sponte
'69-'71
 
Willie!

Look at the 6,5 x68 Shuler. Faster than the 264 WM, and no stinking belt to complicate your life.

Americal brother. I was in the Ranger Company of the 23rd. That was our repelling tower down on the beach next to the Repo Depot.

Welcome back, and thank you for your service.

Rich
Sua Sponte
'69-'71
Same to you, my brother, welcome home. That was long ago, but still fresh in our minds.

I've gotten along well with belted mags for many years, but it's true they are no longer the most popular. A good chamber/ die match makes things a lot easier. Got all my parts for the 264, and will be ordering reamer when I have the 156 in hand. Why? I don't have one.:D Got a couple of WCs that will probably outdo the 264 but WTH.
 

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