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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    So that one example proves that 6.5 cm is in fact just as effective as the more common big game cartridges? Have you asked him if he thinks 6.5 cm would be suitable or ethical for North American moose or bear (black or brown)? And again, I find it interesting that you're relying on a respected...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    What proof? You act as if this is an objective math equation that can be decisively proven true or false with the appropriate work. This is a matter of opinion. I'm not saying anything that's inconsistent with the collective knowledge of the hunting community. You're the delusional fanboy who...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    I'm not going to get into a debate on which cartridges are best suited for new hunters other than to say I do believe in a gradual progression rather than immediately jumping into the biggest, most powerful cartridge you can find. As for recoil, I hate to break it to you but that's part of the...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    You're absolutely right. And that's exactly why those bigger cartridges are more preferred for dedicated big game duties versus something like a 6.5 cm. Greater energy and momentum on target which yields greater wound channels and penetration even for shots that are sub-optimal. A bad shot is a...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    That hunter was successful using his 6.5 cm to harvest an elk because everything went according to plan. What happens the next time when an unnoticed wind gust throws off the impact 2-3 inches? Or what if shooter error results in a point of impact that is less than optimal? What happens if the...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    So you acknowledge that in the past other up-and-coming cartridges have been put on a pedestal, but you think that criticism doesn't apply to your views on 6.5 cm? The .260 and 6.5 cm are not considered all around big game cartridges by most in the hunting community....you're welcome to have a...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    Getting a bad hit or missing the kill zone is certainly not desired on the hunter's part, but in realistic hunting conditions it does occasionally happen and hunters need to anticipate such scenarios. That's generally why guides and experienced hunters prefer cartridges that are effective or...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    Okay, but being capable of taking certain big game and being effective or practical for taking certain game don't always add up to the same cartridge. Most big game hunters in North America don't default to the 6.5 cm as an all-around, do-anything cartridge; there is a reason for that...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    I'm arguing with you because you're presenting the 6.5 cm as something that it is not. It is not a good all around big game cartridge (or at the very least, it isn't preferred for such uses). Yes that is an opinion on my part, but it is one that is backed up by my own hunting experiences and the...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    Yes, but 6.5x55 can fire the same bullet mass at faster velocities (which translate into more kinetic energy and momentum on target) and can also fire bigger bullets relative to 6.5 cm. Unlike the 6.5 cm, it was originally designed and developed as a military service cartridge, so lethality was...
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    Caliber Choices - Comparison and Applications

    I've heard that 6.5x55 is a commonly used cartridge for Scandinavian moose (they call it elk over there) hunting. However, the European moose is generally a little bit smaller than its North American cousin. And the 6.5x55 is packing a bit more punch than the 6.5 cm. I don't hear about any...
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    Do it all hunting rifle?

    OP, when you say "do it all hunting rifle," what exactly do you want to hunt and where? I'd say figure that out first and then plan your rifle build/purchase from there. The type of cartridge and rifle you chose will depend heavily on the answers to those questions. For example, a person hunting...
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    Sell everything towards AIAX MC?

    For people who own either the AXMC or the Barrett MRAD: are there any disadvantages associated with having a barrel with quick attachment/detachment? Any issues with accuracy or does the mechanism that secure the barrel in place wear out over time? I only have experience with rifles that have...
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    Moving from.308 to 6.5

    Solid points on the ballistic advantages 6.5 has over .308, but I think longshot was making the point that .308 has certain lethality advantages over 6.5 especially at longer distances. It's a pretty versatile round (people have used heavier .308 loads to take down moose). Between that and...
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    Need Help... Combination Rifle Packages

    Honestly, why not just continue to shoot your Remington 700? It would give you an opportunity to regain some of your skill sets. I don't see a reason to buy the latest and greatest just because PRS and internet crowds are doing that. Shoot your .308, figure out how good (or bad) you are and...
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    How is the FN SPR?

    FN SPR's are pretty solid shooters and very well made. Easily sub-MOA out of the box, potentially .5 MOA with better load development and tweaking the trigger and action. The CRPF bolt is great and pretty reliable. IMO, the A1's are better deals because you can get them for around $1.1k-$1.2k...
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    The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!

    Anyone have any idea why barret decided to put a plastic sleeve to house the bolt? Does it have something to do with the bolt fitting in the receiver properly?
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    Fn spr a2

    A solid rifle that is very accurate if the shooter knows what he is doing. Arguably the barrel twist for the older versions (1:12) isn't ideal for heavier loads (180gr and up), though the new FN SPR a5 xp seems to address this with a 1:10 twist rate. That aside, the rifle is well-made, comes...
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    .308 "Obsolete" Article vs 6.5 CM

    It was an article on the Scout version of Sniper's Hide. I don't know if Frank brought it over to the new site. The basic gist was that 6.5 CM had better ballistics, especially beyond the 500-600 yard mark. However, Frank did make a point of stating that there were newer loads (he mentioned...
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    The "New" Barrett MRAD Thread!!!!!!

    I meant what leads you to believe that the FN's bolt is beefier than the Barrett's? The fact that it has 3 locking lugs? You should chill out. I'm not saying that the Ballista is better than the MRAD, or vice versa. I'm simply asking how the components of the two compare to each other. Take...
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