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16-18 inch shorty rifles

Haven’t put the magneto to it yet. Shooting a 124 hammer hunter with 57grn h1000 guessing it’s only around 2700-2750.
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Try H4831SC, lot better velocity than H1000. That’s what I use in my 16.5” w/124hh
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Haven’t put the magneto to it yet. Shooting a 124 hammer hunter with 57grn h1000 guessing it’s only around 2700-2750.
Pre Bob defiance anti-x
Bart 2b
Manners UC
SAS barricade
Snag N560 from Powder Valley and you will see a significant jump, I was getting over 3100 from the 123 AH in an 18” 6.5 PRC.
 
I just finished reading all 58 pages I absolutely love this thread I have a tikka T3 .308 most likely going to rebarrel to an 18 inch .260
 
I have a spare 26in 6.5 creed barrel that shoots pretty well but currently not using it except as a spare, thinking of cutting it down to make a compact short range deer hunter for inside 300 yards. It's a med palma contour so I think it could balance well on a Manners LRH in the 16-20in length. I'm thinking 18in right now ... any suggestions ? Most likely planning to use the factory Sako 156 Oryx which are devastating on game.
 
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I’m fully converted to short suppressed rifle for hunting now. Have a 14.5 Pin and Weld 7mm08 Winchester Model 70 CRF in a McMillan hunter stock. Like it so much that I’m going to do the same thing to a Rem700 in 6.5 Creed in a McMillan Game Warden stock. For 500 and in on white tail, it’s the way to go imo
Thats a nice hunting combo. I love the 7mm-08 but went with a 7SAW on my latest 22in build defiance anTI, got 2 white tail bucks this fall with the 162s
 
Why? Makes perfect sense to me. The only way it could possibly make more sense is if it was integrally suppressed.
Mostly the optic setup. I prefer the heads up/chin weld situation on walk-around rifles like this. Most people who’ve never shot one don’t understand the function.
 
Here’s my entry…

16” RAR in .300 BLK.

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Wish it was 10.5”, but I’m not stamping this one. I’ll wait to see how the legislation pans-out with the whole SBR’s possibly getting removed from the registry thing, since numerous states have already passed local laws stating SBR/SBS/AOWs are legal there without ATF regulation. The more states follow suit, the less powerful the NFA and ATF become…Eventually nullifying the NFA. Same with the “Made in Texas” suppressor lawsuit against the ATF. Things are looking pretty good, but only time will tell…
 
Here’s my entry…

16” RAR in .300 BLK.

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Wish it was 10.5”, but I’m not stamping this one. I’ll wait to see how the legislation pans-out with the whole SBR’s possibly getting removed from the registry thing, since numerous states have already passed local laws stating SBR/SBS/AOWs are legal there without ATF regulation. The more states follow suit, the less powerful the NFA and ATF become…Eventually nullifying the NFA. Same with the “Made in Texas” suppressor lawsuit against the ATF. Things are looking pretty good, but only time will tell…
As much as I wish the NFA was abolished, I fear you're going to be waiting a while. NFA isn't going anywhere, if anything it will get worse. Submissions right now for EF1 are running ~2 weeks (and they are now accepting electronic fingerprints). There has never been a better time to file a Form 1. There will be a brace ban eventually and, when that happens, wait times will increase dramatically due to sheer volume of submissions.
 
As much as I wish the NFA was abolished, I fear you're going to be waiting a while. NFA isn't going anywhere, if anything it will get worse. Submissions right now for EF1 are running ~2 weeks (and they are now accepting electronic fingerprints). There has never been a better time to file a Form 1. There will be a brace ban eventually and, when that happens, wait times will increase dramatically due to sheer volume of submissions.

I don't think Form 1's will increase dramatically as most refuse to pay the stamp, play the waiting game or become part of a registry. Most will just accept having a standard length rifle.
 
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Christensen Arms Model 14 action from a Mesa

Western Precision Rifles CF Rem 700 Stock

Trigger Tech Special

X-Caliber 18” Lightweight contour CF barrel

Tubb Duo Rem 700 firing pin spring

Hawkins Long Range Hybrid Rings

Razor LHT 4.5-22

Action fully bedded with MarineTex

Cheap little Arca plate for the tripod to grab

Just got it spun up/bedded this weekend. Hope it shoots lol!
 
Christensen Arms Model 14 action from a Mesa

Western Precision Rifles CF Rem 700 Stock

Trigger Tech Special

X-Caliber 18” Lightweight contour CF barrel

Tubb Duo Rem 700 firing pin spring

Hawkins Long Range Hybrid Rings

Razor LHT 4.5-22

Action fully bedded with MarineTex

Cheap little Arca plate for the tripod to grab

Just got it spun up/bedded this weekend. Hope it shoots lol!
Oh and a PVA Jetblast UL brake
 
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Remington 700; 16.5" AAC-SD Tactical. Heavy 1:10 barrel with rugged surge 7.62, triggertech 700 primary, in a Grayboe Renegade. Leupold Mark 5HD 3.8-18x44 w H59 reticle.

Some prelim data:
185gr Berger Fed GMM MV: 2428 avg
175gr SMK Fed GMM MV: 2378 avg

Holds with 100yd zero for 175gr
100 - 0
460 - 3.5 mil
675 - 7 mil

3 shot group on 10" hex plate at 460
 
I’m hoping to post a picture in this thread soon… I’m supposed to pick up a shorty R700 this weekend. 🤞🏼
Got her. 😎
700 SPS tactical, 16.5” 308.

Previous owner told me “the action was worked,” so I assumed it was blue printed, but turns out it’s not. So I have no idea what the smith did to it. PO also said the trigger was lightened, but it feels like a factory 700 trigger to me.
I’m tempted to send it straight to @MikeRTacOps but I think I’m going to enjoy it like it is for a little while, and then begin the upgrades.
Cheapo Magpul stock is glass bedded, but it will be gone sooner than later.
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AIAX Chassis
Worked Rem 700 SA
Benchmark 16" Barrel in 260 Rem
Jewel Trigger
Leupold MK5 3.6 - 18
RRS AX Rail

Little guy is 11+ yrs old and on its third barrel but I can't part with it. Just shoots to damn good, its light, short, and easy to throw in the truck.
 

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AIAX Chassis
Worked Rem 700 SA
Benchmark 16" Barrel in 260 Rem
Jewel Trigger
Leupold MK5 3.6 - 18
RRS AX Rail

Little guy is 11+ yrs old and on its third barrel but I can't part with it. Just shoots to damn good, its light, short, and easy to throw in the truck.
What scope base is that, and what height are your rings?