i fancy a bigger calibre thought about 30.06 but what about 7x64 could you lads tell me it good and bad points , currently have 6.5x55
The .30-06 will do everything better than both of the other pair you mention.
I have used all three, currently I have a .308 and a 6.5X55 as part of my collection. I gave my .30-06 Sako to a friend a while ago as he currently has use for it.
For the re-loader the .30 cals are much better as ingredients can be obtained in vast profusion almost anywhere whereas those for 7mm and 6.5mm are more difficult to source.
HWH.
i not got a problem getting components as i live less than a mile from reloading solutions , i had a 30,06 , let it go when i got my 6.5x55 sauer 202 and a fella has a barrel for sale so i thought mmmm sounds good wonder what there like ?
how flat shooting etc is a 7x64 is it a lot more gun than 6.5 ?
cheers 6.5x55
hmm there's something up with those stats... 3250 from a 127gr 6.5x55 is higher pressure than a 123gr 7x64 at 3180, and certainly more energy. A 7x64 packs noticebly more punch I'd have thought6.5X55 :- [127gr.]
Muzzle velocity 3250 FPS. Muzzle energy 2615 Foot/pounds. Most recommended sighting-in-distance is 205 YDS.
At 150 yds the bullet is 1.5 inches high and 2 inches low at 250 yds.
7X64 :- [123gr.]
Muzzle velocity 3180 FPS. Muzzle energy 2775 Foot/pounds. M.R.D. 215 YDS.
At 150 yds the bullet is 1.7 inches high and 1.6 inches low at 250 yds.
HWH.
hmm there's something up with those stats... 3250 from a 127gr 6.5x55 is higher pressure than a 123gr 7x64 at 3180, and certainly more energy. A 7x64 packs noticebly more punch I'd have thought