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Andrea Giambi (Andy), Bob Fontanini, and me (Eben Brown) originally planned to video a 1,000 yard shot. Andy had worked up a really accurate load in 6.5mm BRM for his 97D rifle but the South Dakota wind was gusting to 40 mph. We finally were able to set up for a downwind shot at a measured 700 yard distance. We chose a gallon of milk for a target so that a hit would produce a bright white explosive reaction... And it worked! The impact of 6.5mm BRM at 700 yds is dramatic! In the video, you will …

Handloading the 6.5mm Benchrest Magnum (6.5 BRM) by Eben Brown, copyright by E. Arthur Brown Company Inc. The 6.5mm BRM was designed to give big game hunting performance to small frame single shots like the TC Encore, TC Contender, EABCO Model 97D rifle, and BF pistol. The long range accuracy, mild recoil, and easy-to-shoot-well characteristics of this cartridge have won over many of our single shot customers. And though we offer loaded ammo for it, I thought to give some fresh loading data to …

Trim Length for 6.5mm BRM and Other BrassThere are two reasons to trim your brass: First is just to make sure it's not too long for your chamber. But second, is to even them all up to the same length for accuracy considerations. 1. A Chamber Diagram (left) will tell you the maximum length. If everything measures shorter than that, you shouldn't have to trim unless you want to even them all up. Chamber diagrams for most cartridges are listed at the ammoguide.com website. 2. How to …

A Sweet Spot for Accuracy Exists Somewhere Between a Jam Fit and .150" Off the Lands... Introduction by Eben Brown - The popular thinking is to seat bullets as close to the rifling as possible if you want to get accuracy. But that isn't always the best approach. This article on Long Jump bullet seating was brought to my attention by Nick Wynne (aka UncleNick) on Shooter's Forum. It explains a lot of things... For example: Roger Brown's .127" Group with a bullet seating depth of .14 …

BRM Cartridges - General Information and Descriptions The BRM series of cartridges were developed to give big game hunting performance in cartridges that are optimized for small framed rifles and single shot handguns... Such as our Model 97D Rifle, BF Pistol, TC Contender/G2, and TC Encore. The first (and most successful) cartridge in this series is the 6.5mm BRM. Essentially it is a lengthened and necke …