
Originally Posted by
RDW
Kimber, I don't know if this is something that you might be interested in but here is what I have in the works.
I have an old Inter-arms 30-06 that has been in the gun safe for the last 20 years. It is what I call my " Loaner" you know, the one that I loan out when the kids in the neighborhood are going on their first deer hunt with uncles or cousins. I plan to turn it into a custom rifle.
I am ordering a Clark medium barrel out out of Raton NM. I'm having it chambered in 6.5 by 284 and putting a Jewel trigger in it. Still undecided as to the stock.
The 6.5 by 284 is what they are using in the video " Beyond Belief" by Long range video productions.llc.
If anybody is interested in long range shooting this video outstanding. I know four people who are using the 6.5 by 284 for shooting 1000 yard matches with 140 grain Berger bullets.
I am hope to be under 500 bucks ( not counting the scope ) when I am finished. This should be an honest 700 yard rifle. If you can pick up a 30-06 action or pawnshop rifle take a look at putting together a custom.
Is the 6.5 by 284 also known as the 6.5 grendel? I have been looking at that round for some time now. All the ballistics I have seen on it have been great. Out performs the .223, 7.62x39, 6.8, and .308. Still has over 500 lbs of force on impact at 800 yrds. I was actually going to build a 24" bull barreled AR15 chambered in 6.5 grendel as a long range rifle but have started leaning back toward a bolt action. I did see today that they make a ton of aftermarket stuff for the Remington 700 so I may start keeping my eyes open for a used one that I can build.
I’m not in a rash to buy anything just kinda getting as much info on the topic as I can right now. Buying up a used Remington 700 and building it up could be some fun!
I’m guessing you’ll have to change out the bolt also to be compatible with the 6.5?
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