I have a few thoughts and more than a few questions that may be answered as time goes on.
Thought #1: I feel that Lapua went with a large primer pocket and large flash hole because the case was designed for 6.5 bullets, NOT 6mm. Many will be necking it down to 6mm and I feel it won't work as well as a small primer pocket, small flash hole case due to being designed for the larger 6.5 projectile.
Thought #2: I feel that the case will not have enough volume to handle the wonderful Sierra 142 grain Match King that works so well in the 6.5X284. In fact it may very well be limited to 135 grain or less bullets to achieve enough velocity for longer range work out to say 600 yards. Again Lapua designed this with 300 meter competitions in mind.
Question #1: Do you agree with the above, or am I all wet as usual? LOL!
Question #2: Considering this a 600 yard cartridge, and not a 1000 yard cartridge, which way would you go?
6 or 6.5?
Bullet weight?
Estimated velocity?
Question #3: Some of you with sophisticated ballistic programs can you guesstimate answers to question number 2?
Thought #1: I feel that Lapua went with a large primer pocket and large flash hole because the case was designed for 6.5 bullets, NOT 6mm. Many will be necking it down to 6mm and I feel it won't work as well as a small primer pocket, small flash hole case due to being designed for the larger 6.5 projectile.
Thought #2: I feel that the case will not have enough volume to handle the wonderful Sierra 142 grain Match King that works so well in the 6.5X284. In fact it may very well be limited to 135 grain or less bullets to achieve enough velocity for longer range work out to say 600 yards. Again Lapua designed this with 300 meter competitions in mind.
Question #1: Do you agree with the above, or am I all wet as usual? LOL!
Question #2: Considering this a 600 yard cartridge, and not a 1000 yard cartridge, which way would you go?
6 or 6.5?
Bullet weight?
Estimated velocity?
Question #3: Some of you with sophisticated ballistic programs can you guesstimate answers to question number 2?