Best Long Range Hunting Caliber for Short Action??

[ruger35]

Why not a 7SAW? Same bolt face as your 6.5CM so wouldn't have to change that. I enjoy shooting my 6.5PRC and wonder if I would have been fine with it in a short action instead of the long action route that I went.

 

[Mattman215]

Keep in mind I have heard the short action may struggle to feed the 156 grains in the 6.5prc. I have a short action 6.5 prc but have never tried shooting anything heavier than 140gr so I can’t say if that is true or just internet rumors.

 

[6mm Remington]

A 300 WSM with a 180 gr. Nosler Accubond.

 

[General RE LEE]

Obviously 6.5 Creedmoor is not the ideal long range hunting cartridge.

The 6.5 Creedmoor is an excellent long range hunting cartridge for deer sized game. I don’t hunt elk so can’t speak to that.

 

[HuntnPack]

7SAW would be a Neat project.

 

[Woodzach08]

Keep in mind I have heard the short action may struggle to feed the 156 grains in the 6.5prc. I have a short action 6.5 prc but have never tried shooting anything heavier than 140gr so I can’t say if that is true or just internet rumors.

If yours is magazine fed, what magazines do you use for your short action 6.5 PRC?

 

[Brucebarker024]

I really like my 7 SAUM, if I was going to change it would be a 6.5 SAUM.

 

[Woodzach08]

A 300 WSM with a 180 gr. Nosler Accubond.

Looking into building either a 7SAUM or 300WSM. Any reservations for the 300WSM?

 

[Woodzach08]

I really like my 7 SAUM, if I was going to change it would be a 6.5 SAUM.

Why do you say you would switch?

My wife’s uncle has a 6.5 SAUM and he said he wishes he did the 7 SAUM instead.

 

[Brucebarker024]

Why do you say you would switch?

My wife’s uncle has a 6.5 SAUM and he said he wishes he did the 7 SAUM instead.

I guess it was poorly worded, I wouldn’t trade my 7 for a 6.5 SAUM but my next barrel will be a 6.5 SAUM. Only because I am interested in trying it and the lower recoil is always nice.

Why does he wish he went 7 SAUM?

 

[6mm Remington]

Looking into building either a 7SAUM or 300WSM. Any reservations for the 300WSM?

My son's 300 WSM sure has been a great rifle for him. I like this chambering.

 

[Crowmangler]

Have you checked out the 280AI? I think I'm fixin to order one

disregard that, I just noticed you said short action

 

[6mm Remington]

Have you checked out the 280AI? I think I'm fixin to order one

disregard that, I just noticed you said short action

I love the 280AI. I had a Winchester Model 70 rebarreled in 280AI. Yept it's long but it's also great.

 

[Woodzach08]

I guess it was poorly worded, I wouldn’t trade my 7 for a 6.5 SAUM but my next barrel will be a 6.5 SAUM. Only because I am interested in trying it and the lower recoil is always nice.

Why does he wish he went 7 SAUM?

He likes the 7mm projectiles better than 6.5 is the main thing. He had other reasonings but i don't recall all his reasons.

He killed 2 mule deer and 3 white tail out west with the 6.5 SAUM all at over 500 yards. So he must really like it but wants the 7 instead

 

[Woodzach08]

My son's 300 WSM sure has been a great rifle for him. I like this chambering.

What length barrel and does he run a suppressor?

 

[jimh406]

300 WSM, 6.8 Western, 6.5 PRC

 

[Speaks]

Whats lacking the the 6.5CM for long range?

 

[Woodzach08]

300 WSM, 6.8 Western, 6.5 PRC

How does the 6.8 Western compare to the 6.5 PRC.

 

[jimh406]

How does the 6.8 Western compare to the 6.5 PRC.

There are several comparisons out there. Here is one.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. 6.8 Western

Between the 6.5 PRC and 6.8 Western, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

www.americanhunter.org

 

[Woodzach08]

There are several comparisons out there. Here is one.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. 6.8 Western

Between the 6.5 PRC and 6.8 Western, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

www.americanhunter.org

Awesome thanks!