Re: Need help in starting long range compition
I agree, if new to the sport 308 is where its at. Everyone that's been around a minute can help you with 308 info, and good match ammo is more readily avaialble than other calibers.
If you are an accomplished shooter and already reload and are going to have a dedicated comp rifle for practical precision comps go ahead and get a 6.5 built and be ahead of the curve.
However, if you want to shoot a few practical precision matches and maybe some F-Class stick with the 308, because F/TR you can only have 308 and 223.
And don't be scared of the long tube. I think 24-26" is perfect unless you are actually going to use the rifle a)with a supressor or b)on a two way range in and out of vehicles and cover.