I am getting parts together for a new build and a probably going to start with a 308 tube. I was wondering if there are other cartridges that are more accurate than a 308 at 1K in an 18-22" barrel. If so, what is the life expectancy?
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Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
More accurate or easier to hit with?
More accurate or easier to hit with?
Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
Ummm are they different?
Ummm are they different?
Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
916,
Yes, they are different. A 6 Dasher will be more accurate but will require more attention to the wind. A .50 will be much more forgiving of wind calls but is not as inherently accurate.
-Chris
916,
Yes, they are different. A 6 Dasher will be more accurate but will require more attention to the wind. A .50 will be much more forgiving of wind calls but is not as inherently accurate.
-Chris
Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
How 'bout a 6mm BR setup for 105-115's ? Inherent accuracy is certainly there, it has better flight numbers than a 308 and the powder burn is complete in a 20"-22" tube without any trouble. I've seen it perform extremely well at 1100+yd with the 105 class of bullets. I will be building one soon.
How 'bout a 6mm BR setup for 105-115's ? Inherent accuracy is certainly there, it has better flight numbers than a 308 and the powder burn is complete in a 20"-22" tube without any trouble. I've seen it perform extremely well at 1100+yd with the 105 class of bullets. I will be building one soon.
Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
How long a tube does a 6XC need? Or what about 6.5 creedmore?
How long a tube does a 6XC need? Or what about 6.5 creedmore?
Re: short barrel cartridge choices?
I run a 22" barrel on my 300WM. Not what you first think of when you talk about short barrels. But it was very impressive 2 weeks ago, watching the dramatic impact difference between a 175 gr .308 rd. and a 208 gr 300WM rd. hitting steel at 1080.
I don't give up near as much as you think. 7 mils to 1000 @ 2870 fps.
Food for thought...
John
Oh, and wind? I watched as the .308 boys struggled with 15-20 mph winds even at short distances. Those 208's made it pretty much uneventful for me until we got out past 800.
I run a 22" barrel on my 300WM. Not what you first think of when you talk about short barrels. But it was very impressive 2 weeks ago, watching the dramatic impact difference between a 175 gr .308 rd. and a 208 gr 300WM rd. hitting steel at 1080.
I don't give up near as much as you think. 7 mils to 1000 @ 2870 fps.
Food for thought...
John
Oh, and wind? I watched as the .308 boys struggled with 15-20 mph winds even at short distances. Those 208's made it pretty much uneventful for me until we got out past 800.
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