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I am sure this has been done, could not find anything about it. It would be for a carbine length Contender and was wondering if anyone here had any experience with something like this. It would give a good cartridge to work from. Low enough preasure and still have the longer range capabilities of the 6.5 bullet. Just something I have been wondering about for while but never really done anything about it. If you have any knowledge of something like this let me know and lets talk about it. Thanks for any help and peace be upon you.
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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42538 is a reply to message #42537] Tue, 31 January 2017 15:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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well, a good place to start is the 7x30 Wink

Funny that you bring this up though, I was thinking about one in 6mm, and then this came to mind

https://www.bullberry.com/bullberry-cartridge-loading-data


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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42539 is a reply to message #42538] Tue, 31 January 2017 15:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Leave it to Fred to be way ahead of us

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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42540 is a reply to message #42539] Tue, 31 January 2017 15:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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(By the way... if anyone has any of these and wouldn't mind parting with a fired case or two? I'd really appreciate it Wink )

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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42541 is a reply to message #42540] Tue, 31 January 2017 19:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Check out the 6.5 BRM by EABCO:

http://www.eabco.com/65BRM.html

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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42542 is a reply to message #42540] Tue, 31 January 2017 19:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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there are several versions of 30-30 6.5 wild cats a good list can be seen at CH4Ds site most of the TC after market makers also have at least one or two, I have a 6.5 BRM suggested for Encore only but not all that different than a 6.5 30-30
Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42543 is a reply to message #42542] Tue, 31 January 2017 20:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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sunnysmarine wrote on Tue, 31 January 2017 19:42
I have a 6.5 BRM suggested for Encore only but not all that different than a 6.5 30-30


EABCO offers the 6.5 BRM in Contender as well:

http://m.eabco.com/cntndr01.html

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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42549 is a reply to message #42543] Wed, 01 February 2017 11:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dag nab it Murl... I was quite content with going to work on my 30/30 AI on the Contender and now you've got me thinking (cause I love wildcats).

I can't afford this hobby (addiction)


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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42554 is a reply to message #42549] Wed, 01 February 2017 14:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Crubear is that based on the 30-30 case? I found some about it but not what I was looking for. I had been thinking about it for a while and a 6.5 based on the 30-30 case just seemed like a perfect fit of accuracy and distance and in a Contender to boot. Since the 6.5 is so good at longer range, like in the Creedmore and Grendel. I have seen Grendel barrels listed but am afraid of the pressure in a Contender. I have an Encore but don't like it nearly as well as the Contenders that I have. The case of the BRM sure looks like it might be a 30-30, but can't always tell by pictures. Have a great weekend.

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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42555 is a reply to message #42554] Wed, 01 February 2017 15:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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From what I'm reading, it's a necked up (and blown out) 219 Zipper. It can be formed from the 30/30 though. Size, fireform, and trim - it's a little shorter than the 30/30. Appears to be no more work than a 357 Herrett, but not cutting off as much brass.

It's intriguing, and at just over $325 (standard "factory") and Custom dies - $60. Shoot, you pay more for just the custom barrel from some folks

Here's some write up on it
http://www.eabco.com/65BRM.html


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Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42557 is a reply to message #42555] Thu, 02 February 2017 09:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Not that I'm an instigator or anything, but you should check out that 6.5 JDJ floating around out there too. Not the 30/30, but...

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!
Re: 6.5 x 30-30 [message #42558 is a reply to message #42557] Thu, 02 February 2017 10:24 Go to previous message
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The 6.5 jdj is a very, very nice cartridge and has proven so for many years, especially on deer.
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