I'm starting a 6.5 CM build and have a few questions about barrel length. The rifle is going to be built off of a tac 30 action sitting in one of the new manners lightweight stocks. I'm looking at a possibly a m24 barrel contour, but my question is what length should i finish the barrel at? The barrel will be fluted of course.
My goal is to come in around 10-11 pounds with glass on top. So I'll be using lightweight scope rings and all of that, and of course glass selection will be critical for saving weight.
My gunsmith says I probably want to stick with a 22" barrel, but I'm more inclined to go shorter, like 18", especially with the thicker barrel. This won't be a mountain rifle, but it will be used to hunt with. What kind of velocity could, I, expect out of say an 18 or 20" barrel? I don't want the gun to be too nose heavy with a long barrel and that light stock.
Most shooting will be between 100-800 yards with hopefully 1000 yards every once in awhile.
Is there anyone out there with experience regarding an 18" barreled 6.5CM?
Someday, probably within the next year or two, I'll be getting a can for it.
My goal is to come in around 10-11 pounds with glass on top. So I'll be using lightweight scope rings and all of that, and of course glass selection will be critical for saving weight.
My gunsmith says I probably want to stick with a 22" barrel, but I'm more inclined to go shorter, like 18", especially with the thicker barrel. This won't be a mountain rifle, but it will be used to hunt with. What kind of velocity could, I, expect out of say an 18 or 20" barrel? I don't want the gun to be too nose heavy with a long barrel and that light stock.
Most shooting will be between 100-800 yards with hopefully 1000 yards every once in awhile.
Is there anyone out there with experience regarding an 18" barreled 6.5CM?
Someday, probably within the next year or two, I'll be getting a can for it.