Which caliber would be better in 22" or below? I would like to achieve 2700fps with a 140gr bullet. How short can I go? Allready have a 26" long and heavy and wanting something more handy
6.5x47 vs 260 short barrel. 2700fps goal
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My 20" 260 averages a tick over 2700fps with 140gr HPBT and 43.0gr H4350; a similar charge of RL17 should be good for another 50+ fps.
I have a 21.5" 6.5 creedmoor that shoots the 140 Amax at about 2775 with no pressure signs. I would think either would do it.
I have been looking for similar answers, but this was the most reasonable article I could find: Follow Up Short Barrel 6.5mm Rifle | Sin City Precision .
If 2800fps with a 123g Scenar can be done with a 16.5" 6.5 Creed, I would imagine similar results seen with a x47 or 260. With a shorter barrel, projectiles around the 120-123g range seem to be the most viable option.
That said, I would also be interested to hear 136g Scenar-L and 140g Hybrid results with confirmed velocity data.
Preston
If 2800fps with a 123g Scenar can be done with a 16.5" 6.5 Creed, I would imagine similar results seen with a x47 or 260. With a shorter barrel, projectiles around the 120-123g range seem to be the most viable option.
That said, I would also be interested to hear 136g Scenar-L and 140g Hybrid results with confirmed velocity data.
Preston
Look no further, 16.5" 6.5x47L... Velocity of 136 gr. scenars, 130 gr. bergers & 100 gr. scenars published in thread.
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...dous-kill-stick-has-arrived-16-5-6-5x47l.html
My former 18.5" 260 did 2,700 fps with my 139gr Lapau handloads as did the Black Hills factory ammo with the same bullet.
22.5" 6.5CM with 140 Amax @ 2.810" over 43.5gr H4350 gave me 3300+ rounds of 2820fps on my last barrel.
The 6.5x47 is down on functional capacity about 10% compared to the 6.5CM and 260 Rem, it's at a disadvantage in this case.
The 6.5x47 is down on functional capacity about 10% compared to the 6.5CM and 260 Rem, it's at a disadvantage in this case.
I currently shot out a 6.5 creedmoor surgeon just yesterday and sent it off today for rebarrel to a x47.. my dad shoots a 260 surgeon..Im stuck on having to have lapua brass. Im building a whole new set up for more of a handy rifle for sure in 260 or x47. My old creedmoor will be a 25" x47 so I want something a lot different on the new build since I already have the long unhandy version lol
Good info. I have the urge to chop my 24" 260 down to 20". The extra 8" of suppressor is kind of a pain sometimes.
In my 20" .260 with a Brux 8.5" twist, I am getting 2755fps with 140 amax and 2850fps with 130 accubonds. Both loads are with H4350, Norma brass and Rem 9.5 primers. Seated to max AI mag length. I am generally shooting at around 275' asl.
My buddy Chubbles shoots a 21.5" or 22" (cant remember) X47, we've had no trouble getting 2800+ with 140's and 40-ish grains of H4350.
