2 barrels which caliber for each

[NY700]

I currently am running a Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5 creedmoor. Outside of it being typically tikka slow it has been flawless and accurate but the barrel has some mileage.

I currently am sitting on two 6.5 blanks
1st is a 26” Bartlein 5r 6.5 M24 LH gain twist 1-8.25-7.5

2nd is a 26” Kreiger 4groove 6.5 Light Varmint 1-8twist

I planning on sticking with 6.5 creedmoor and 6.5x55ai since I have match dies and a ton of brass already for both. I know for the most part it’s flip a coin but which one would you pair with which barrel and why.

my shooting is mostly just for fun on the weekends out to 1200yds with the occasional local one day PRS match

 

[PWOCengineer70]

I agree with khuber. I would think the creed would be best on the M24 if that’s the one you would plan to use in the occasional matches. That would give you the lowest recoil on the match gun too.

 

[CerebralDistortion]

6.5AI can drive heavier bullets than 6.5CM and since PRS matches is not your main focus...