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My big problem with the 6.5G is that really it is a re-loader cartridge ... and time is still key for me ... so I am still stuck using factory ammo ... and for most purposes that means 123 ELD-M ... which is actually a good round ... It's just I wish I could get the Federal loaded 130gr berger ... and I have 860 rds of it ... but until I either decide to try to reload and clone that round ... or I find a source for it ... that ammo stays on the shelf ... and I shoot the 123 ELD-M. I do use the 123 SST for hogs ... it is over kill on yotes ...
Yes - I keep signing up for those, it seems. The Swede is the same, generally. Hard to find ammo that's loaded to something like respectable pressure if it doesn't say Lapua or Norma on the box. I know everyone is going heavier, but there doesn't seem much point in the little 6.5 G unless you're trying to get some synergy between hunting ammo and target ammo or your rifle just likes the heavy stuff. The JBM software has essentially zero difference in TS range for 107/108 grain versus 123+ grain loadings, and minimal drop/drift differences. That should afford a TON of freedom in finding a bullet/load that work - perhaps just not from the factory.
Go look up Nutnfacys video on his 20" LaRue.. in the end the gas port in the barrel need to be enlarged and he had to do it after sending it to LaRue twice
Mine is overgassed, substantially, I'd say. There are no problems with cycling or function - the heavier buffer managed to slow down the BCG enough that's it's only slightly mangling the case mouth now, versus nearly folding it in half. If anything, it could do with a stronger action spring or AGB. I know your reply was to the other poster, but I make mention for this reason: what is going on with manufacturing process and QA/QC if there's that much variability on gas port diameter coming off the line?