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Short Barrel Velocities

Abbotm2

Sergeant of the Hide
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  • Nov 3, 2019
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    North Cackalacky
    What are ya'll getting for velocity out of your short barreled hunters?

    I don't see much data and I know this setup in getting more popular as suppressors becomes the norm.

    For my hunter:

    6.5 Creedmoor
    18" Bergara

    123 SST/ 123SMK
    @2750 w/ N555 (60deg)

    143 eld-X
    @2580 w/ N555

    147 eld-M
    @2560 w/ N555

    Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.
     
    My 6.5 creed is running 2590 with Varget pushing a 130 RDF, this is out of a 16” Proof stainless barrel. I have shot this load to 1100 and it just shoots. I have a 18” Bartlein carbon on order that should be here next month or so.