New member from Sask.

[6.5 Fan]

Hi, been a farmer & cattle guy for longer than i want, started machining back in the early 80's to repair equipment and firearm building. Took some classes at SIAST. Currently have a 15x48 Colechester and a mill drill for equipment. Look forward to learning more.

 

[Hruul]

Welcome to the Forum. I am from Regina.

 

[Crosche]

Welcome from Calgary!

Cheers,
Chad

 

[Dusty]

Great to have you on board @ 6.5 Fan. Fantastic bunch of members here with scads of insight and knowledge for all levels.

 

[DavidR8]

Welcome from Vancouver Island.

 

[CalgaryPT]

Welcome from Calgary 6.5 Fan.

 

[DPittman]

Welcome. We love to see project pictures if you're into sharing.

Funny, you've been a farmer and cattle guy longer than you want and i wish I could be!

 

[Dabbler]

Thanks for joining! I hope you have fun here!

 

[kevin.decelles]

Welcome! Originally from Sask myself, residing east of Calgary now.

 

[Chicken lights]

. I am from Regina.

I’m so sorry to hear that

C’mon I’m just teasing

 

[6.5 Fan]

Thanks guys. I've already picked up some good info. Always ready to learn as long as it's not to tech oriented, even new farm equipment scares the hell out of me with all the computer stuff in it.

 

[CalgaryPT]

Thanks guys. I've already picked up some good info. Always ready to learn as long as it's not to tech oriented, even new farm equipment scares the hell out of me with all the computer stuff in it.

I like it when farmers and people in rural areas join the forum. It's as if their DNA is wired to solve a problem without reliance on commercial products, and their tool of choice is common sense.

 

[YotaBota]

Another Island welcome

 

[Dabbler]

hey, is 6.5 Fan refers to the 6.5 caliber? 6.5X47 is my fave...

 

[DPittman]

Lupua or Creedmoor? Or other?

hey, is 6.5 Fan refers to the 6.5 caliber? 6.5X47 is my fave...[/QCutouts

 

[Dabbler]

lapua

 

[6.5 Fan]

I have a very accurate Tikka in 6.5x55 and recently picked up a 260 Rem. I'm looking at the 6.5x47Lapu as well.

 

[Dabbler]

6.5X55 is a time-honoured cartridge. Can be very accurate, particularly in the 130gr range... I use Berger bullets, which seem to be very well made, and can be used for hunting.

 

[6.5 Fan]

Generally use Noslers for deer and moose, Lapua and Hornady for targets. I also have a pair of 264 Win mags, both shoot very good. Love the 6.5 cal.

 

[Dusty]

Hi, been a farmer & cattle guy for longer than i want, started machining back in the early 80's to repair equipment and firearm building. Took some classes at SIAST. Currently have a 15x48 Colechester and a mill drill for equipment. Look forward to learning more.

You have a PM.....