Range Report 6.5 cartridge advice

mpl2353

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Oct 17, 2017
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Looking for a 6.5 cartridge that would safely and accurately launch a 123gr bullet 3000-3100fps from an 18.5” barrel.

Barrel life isn’t a huge issue-would be using it as a hunting rifle so minimal use.

Can be a long action/magnum, but the smaller the better... Was thinking maybe a 6.5x284 would do the trick?