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I'm considering picking up an AIAE and having it re-barreled to 6.5x55 SE. I have a few hundred rounds of 144gr Lapua Match ammo that I know would have to be manually loaded. <span style="font-weight: bold">Will 123grain Scenar's work in a short action mag?</span>
Also, I want something a little shorter.....maybe 20". I know how 6.5x55 SE performs out of a 26 and 24" barrel, <span style="font-weight: bold">How about 20"?</span>
Before I get a lot of "Why's", please read:
1) I absolutely love my AIAW. I love the feel of the AI's and their features. It is truely my favorite firearm
2) I already have a Krieger 6.5mm palma contoured barrel in 1:8.5" ready to go for a 6.5x55 SE project.
3) Why 20"? My AW is 24" with a 1.5 stock. An AE with 20" barrel and 2.0 would be a little easier to tote around for practical use. More than likely max range will be 500y max. If I need more range, I'll opt for the AW
4) Why 6.5x55 SE? I shot a friend's Sako in 6.5SE and fell in love. I actually intended on buying the rifle from him prior to his backing out of the deal.
5) Why not a 700/custom build? The AI's already come with the custom features (bolt release on receiver, DM, heavy duty extractor, etc) in an action I know I like. I will never go back to a 700 on my own dime.
I'm considering picking up an AIAE and having it re-barreled to 6.5x55 SE. I have a few hundred rounds of 144gr Lapua Match ammo that I know would have to be manually loaded. <span style="font-weight: bold">Will 123grain Scenar's work in a short action mag?</span>
Also, I want something a little shorter.....maybe 20". I know how 6.5x55 SE performs out of a 26 and 24" barrel, <span style="font-weight: bold">How about 20"?</span>
Before I get a lot of "Why's", please read:
1) I absolutely love my AIAW. I love the feel of the AI's and their features. It is truely my favorite firearm
2) I already have a Krieger 6.5mm palma contoured barrel in 1:8.5" ready to go for a 6.5x55 SE project.
3) Why 20"? My AW is 24" with a 1.5 stock. An AE with 20" barrel and 2.0 would be a little easier to tote around for practical use. More than likely max range will be 500y max. If I need more range, I'll opt for the AW
4) Why 6.5x55 SE? I shot a friend's Sako in 6.5SE and fell in love. I actually intended on buying the rifle from him prior to his backing out of the deal.
5) Why not a 700/custom build? The AI's already come with the custom features (bolt release on receiver, DM, heavy duty extractor, etc) in an action I know I like. I will never go back to a 700 on my own dime.