CJ6 said:OOScot, 6.5-284's will require a LA unless you single feed, and there's no need for that big of case for your original needs.
model 12 toby said:you don't handload? i have a savage 243 with a 1 in 9.25 twist. I'm giving the barrel to my nephew and converting it to a 6.5x47 lapua. shot a juvenile ground hog not standing at 378 and missed one at 730 bout 2 months ago. with berger 90 bt's. they shot best bout 3030 fps. shot 55 blitzkings out of it. would go 4000 pretty easy but shot better at about 3900. Also shot several 70 grainers right around 3500 fps. hope this helps. used rl 10x for the small bullets and rl 15 for the larger. had trouble getting 95 smk to shoot. ended up giving up on em.
model 12 toby said:also it has a hs precision fiberglass stock and a target action. barrel tapers to .85? or something like that. 55 grainers didn't kick even the slightest ;D. bout a 13.5 pound gun.
model 12 toby said:7mm has a 30 inch barrel and weighs round 16.5. I'm not fond of carrying it too far although i've carried it for miles before. lol.