I've been looking at 6.5mm wildcats. I'm trying to find something that uses the same case head as a .308/.30-06 and can duplicate or come very close to duplicating the performance of a .264 win mag, ie. 130gr @ 3000fps , 100gr at 3300fps. A little more velocity is ok but not needed. A little less is not desired. I'd like to stay at or just a toke above 3K FPS until I break into 140gr bullets.
Effectively, I want the juice but not the belted case. This will be for a custom rifle and I need to try and stay under 3.5" C-OAL.
Any hints on existing wildcat calibers (something there's dies for already) or something factory produced currently would be appreciated. I've scanned wikipedia for all the calibers they list and scoured the internet with some interesting results but nothing really helpful yet.
Effectively, I want the juice but not the belted case. This will be for a custom rifle and I need to try and stay under 3.5" C-OAL.
Any hints on existing wildcat calibers (something there's dies for already) or something factory produced currently would be appreciated. I've scanned wikipedia for all the calibers they list and scoured the internet with some interesting results but nothing really helpful yet.