I am thinking of building a white tail rifle next year. I am looking at a Rem Varmint contour at no more than 20" Just wondering what your guys thoughts are on an 18" or 20" in either 260 or 6.5cm?
6.5 barrel length question
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Re: 6.5 barrel length question
My 22" 6.5x47 Lapua I had kept up just fine at 22". I lost less than 100 fps cutting it from 27" to 22" with 130 gr Bergers. My 140s actually sped up having cut it down. Strange, I know.
I wouldn't hesitate if you're using it for hunting ranges. If competing, longer may be better.
My 22" 6.5x47 Lapua I had kept up just fine at 22". I lost less than 100 fps cutting it from 27" to 22" with 130 gr Bergers. My 140s actually sped up having cut it down. Strange, I know.
I wouldn't hesitate if you're using it for hunting ranges. If competing, longer may be better.
Re: 6.5 barrel length question
My 26" 260 will very likely be cut to 20" in the next 4-6 months as it evolves into a dual-purpose rifle.
I've been pushing 140gr A-Max @ 2810fps; 2700fps should be very easily attainable with a 20" barrel.
My 26" 260 will very likely be cut to 20" in the next 4-6 months as it evolves into a dual-purpose rifle.
I've been pushing 140gr A-Max @ 2810fps; 2700fps should be very easily attainable with a 20" barrel.
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Go for it!
Im doing the same thing having a 16.5" 6.5x47mm lapua built for hunting and as an easy to pack rifle compared to my 26" 6.5 lapua.
Go for it!
Im doing the same thing having a 16.5" 6.5x47mm lapua built for hunting and as an easy to pack rifle compared to my 26" 6.5 lapua.
Re: 6.5 barrel length question
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My 26" 260 will very likely be cut to 20" in the next 4-6 months as it evolves into a dual-purpose rifle.
I've been pushing 140gr A-Max @ 2810fps; 2700fps should be very easily attainable with a 20" barrel.</div></div>
My 19" Has no problem hitting 2700 and that is with very little development. It shoots fine at 2700 so its staying there.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BoilerUP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My 26" 260 will very likely be cut to 20" in the next 4-6 months as it evolves into a dual-purpose rifle.
I've been pushing 140gr A-Max @ 2810fps; 2700fps should be very easily attainable with a 20" barrel.</div></div>
My 19" Has no problem hitting 2700 and that is with very little development. It shoots fine at 2700 so its staying there.
Re: 6.5 barrel length question
My 6.5 Creed 21" Rock barrel shoots the 140 Amax's at 2800. If I wasn't wanting to compete I would have went shorter, like 18.5"
My 6.5 Creed 21" Rock barrel shoots the 140 Amax's at 2800. If I wasn't wanting to compete I would have went shorter, like 18.5"
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Thanks for the responses guys. Yea I am going to be building a F/TR off of a Pierce action and just want a beater / hunting rig. Plans are Savage Stevens action, Shilen 1:8 cut to 18-20, HS stock, Vortex HS 4-16 maybe 2-10.
Now the decision will come to 6.5cm or 260.
Thanks for the responses guys. Yea I am going to be building a F/TR off of a Pierce action and just want a beater / hunting rig. Plans are Savage Stevens action, Shilen 1:8 cut to 18-20, HS stock, Vortex HS 4-16 maybe 2-10.
Now the decision will come to 6.5cm or 260.
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I've got a 22" rock creek with 43.2gr H4350 and 142smk's it's at 2800. Great barrel. It's also melonited so that might have something to do with the speed. 2,800fps seems to be the magic number with the heavier bullets
I've got a 22" rock creek with 43.2gr H4350 and 142smk's it's at 2800. Great barrel. It's also melonited so that might have something to do with the speed. 2,800fps seems to be the magic number with the heavier bullets
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I've got a Lilja AR10740 on my MaTen, it's a 20" 260. I can't tell you about the velocity yet, but it feels and looks great on the rifle.
I've got a Lilja AR10740 on my MaTen, it's a 20" 260. I can't tell you about the velocity yet, but it feels and looks great on the rifle.
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What kind of accuracy are you guys getting at range with the shorter barrels?
What kind of accuracy are you guys getting at range with the shorter barrels?
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I'm a 6.5 fan all the way, but I'm about to do a 20" .243 for my supressor. I'm hoping to shoot the 105 hybrids and the A-max's at decent speed. I hope It works out.......if not its gonna be a costly error.
I'm a 6.5 fan all the way, but I'm about to do a 20" .243 for my supressor. I'm hoping to shoot the 105 hybrids and the A-max's at decent speed. I hope It works out.......if not its gonna be a costly error.
