Anyone ever had

[mag41uk]

One variation for two different calibres?
I will expand.
I have just sold my ML pistol in order to open up a slot to get a new rifle.
I was fully intent on going for 260 rem and have dies, brass, bullets etc.
Rifle is to be a Tikka T3 of some variant.
On having a browse through Gunstar I have seen a good spec rebarrelled T3 with the GRS stock I had been eyeing up anyway.
This rifle is in 6.5 x 47 Lapua. A cartridge I would be happy with.
As I have to inform police of transfer of ML pistol I was going to send off form 101 and fac to get the slot back.
Thing is can I ask for one variation to get either 260 rem or 6.5 x 47?
Tony

[John MH]

Just put ask for a 6.5mm Rifle, covers all 6.5mm types.

[waterford103]

+1 -FAC states calibre not cartridge designation .260 = 6.5

[mag41uk]

Thanks for replies but that poses more questions.
If I went to an rfd or even private seller with a slot for 260 would they be happy to sell me a 6.5?
And vice versa?

I know I will ask TVP about this as it would be nice to have a straight forward option to get either.

Perhaps the slot could be 260/6.5?

Tony

[dromia]

.308"/7.62 there is precedent. Ask them, shy bairns get nowt.

[lapua338]

I have both .260/6.5mm and 6.5mm which is a little inconsistent but the .260/6.5mm slot was added much later.

[kennyc]

Mine are 5.56/.223 7.62/.308 cover all the bases!

[ovenpaa]

.260/6,5 is fine however some FEO's are not going to give out a straight 6,5 to allow you to make your own choice as opposed to a 6,5x55 which ties you down a bit. For many people the good old days of 30 Cal or 7,62 are long gone and you need to be more specific.

[mag41uk]

The other problem would be the ammo.
The 223 and 308 examples are very well known.
However 260 and 6.5 (what ever it is) are different rounds.
I will have to get in touch and see what they say.

Tony