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New Contest Starting Now! This Target Haunts Me
Tell us about the one that got away, the flier that ruined your group, the zero that drifted, the shot you still see when you close your eyes. Winner will receive a free scope!
My initial chronograph #’s with the factory 130 ammo were disappointing (2,650 FPS) but I have hopes it will speed up some. I’ve seen the ammo do 2,740 FPS SD 19 with a 16.5”. I expect the 140 hand load to manage ~2,660 FPS.
That rifle is an absolute shooter and off to a happy home. I ended us going with an AIAT and 16.5” 6.5 CM barrel. I really like the AI but realize it’s chunky!
I’m still very early into this barrel’s life at 130 rounds but it is getting a long with Factory Federal 130 Berger and hand loaded 140...
What are you guys shooting out of your 6.5mm shorties? I’ve run Varget + 123’s in the past but anymore use 130 grain factory ammo and hand load 140 grain Hybrids.
I've only recently started running a PM II 5-25x and I think the glass is excellent. Only other scope I currently have optically on par with my Hensoldt ZF FF. My Kahles K624i Gen III looks good but falls just short of the previously mentioned scopes. I still very much consider them a top tier...
Okay. I’m turning into a fan boi...
Barrel is a Bartlein 5R med. Palma 1-8” twist I chambered in 6.5 CM and finished at 16.5".
Factory Federal GM 130 Berger
Hand loaded 140 Berger Hybrid
No experience with Q products but I do like the Nomad-30. I haven't used it on a semi-auto yet or configured it for KeyMo, but host rifle accuracy has been excellent. I like that it can be direct thread if I want it to be (my preference for precision rifles) and it sounds great for its size. I...
I've ran the OSS HX-QD Ti on a few different rifles, currently its on my .300 BLK SBR. The first thing I did was test host rifle accuracy using my 18" 6.5 CM bolt gun. I was impressed with the result and like their QD mount. I haven't always had great results with QD mounts on precision rifles...
@Lmatt I’m using the Ti model. You'll save some weight but if that isn't a concern then the non-Ti model is just fine. I cannot comment on longevity or strength between the two.