Frederick
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X-lent choice, John
You picked an outstanding rifle/cartridge combo'. The 6.5X284 is a screamer w/o the recoil. There are some very high coefficient bullets for the 6.5 out there. If your rifle chamber can handle a 3.1 OAL load, it will perform way beyond expectation. I read about one shooter who chose a 260Rem over a .308 to make 1,000+ yards shots, and was able to hit accurately out to 1200 yards. Your 6.5 should do better with the right load. Good luck, and good shooting.
I have an Iron Brigade sniper in 7X61 S&H that will shoot three shots w/ all holes touching. The factory target had three shots into .268" with handloads. This gun definitely shoots better than I can.
Cheers, Frederick
TimeOut forum P.O.W.W #6: Long Range Rifles
Last spring, I bought a Blaser Tactical 2 300 Win Mag. I really liked the gun. But, the recoil was beyond my limits. The combination of my light frame and the magnum's kick just didn't work. So, I sold it. As I said, I really liked the rifle. So, in early...
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I tried to upload several images... Here's more. John **EDIT: image fixed** ...
Nice scope!
Nice looking rifle and cool scope! Are the rings strong enough for the caliber? I'm sure you've been dry firing and just itching to take it out in January! -MW
Scope Mount
The rifle uses Blaser's proprietary base/ring system. I have read only good reviews. I agree, though, and would prefer a rail system with heavier rings. And, yes, the rifle has been dry fired many times! John ...
X-lent choice, John
You picked an outstanding rifle/cartridge combo'. The 6.5X284 is a screamer w/o the recoil. There are some very high coefficient bullets for the 6.5 out there. If your rifle chamber can handle a 3.1 OAL load, it will perform way beyond expectation. I read...
Thank you.
Thank you. Many competition shooters are using 6.5mm. From what I have read, it has a magical resistance to the wind. I think the light recoil and After I develop a proper load, I think this is going to be my go to caliber for hunting and target shooting....
Looks like a great setup.
I have a special 7.62x51 that I have only shot out to 500 yards. It is insanely accurate, and still far from broken in (maybe 200 rounds total). Not sure it will run with your gun beyond that range, but it suits my needs, and I'm certain I can stretch its...
Excellent rifle
Very nice set up for a long range rifle. I'm intrigued by the bolt design of the Blaser LRS, the push/pull straight bolt action feels different than a typical Remington 700PSS where it has a standard rotate and pull bolt action. Looking forward to hearing...
Action
I had the same action in 300 win mag. The bolt pull was very smooth, with quick follow up shots. But, I didn't send many follow up shots down range - it kicked like a mule. I will post a review when I finally get a chance to shoot it. John