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Offline crp

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6.5-06
« on: January 15, 2009, 10:15:37 AM »
Could someone tell me what would need to be done to convert my .25-06 to 6.5-06? Also, if converted to 6.5-06 should the 1 in 10 twist provide decent accuracy for deer hunting?
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Offline quickdtoo

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Re: 6.5-06
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2009, 10:22:51 AM »
I asked my smith about that, he said he didn't think there's enough difference between the .257" bore and a .264" bore to clean up all of the old rifling. It would be $300 mistake if it doesn't and not worth the risk when a stub can be had for the same money plus the donor parts.  :-\

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Offline wtroger

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Re: 6.5-06
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2009, 10:35:22 AM »
I would have to agree with Quick. The bore before rifling is some where around .256 for the 6.5 And you are already at at least .257 With the 25-06.
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