Decided to try out Frank's advice from one of the podcasts and go with a 22" barrel for my AXMC in 6.5 Creedmoor. Wondering what kind of speeds I can expect to see with 130 and 140 class bullets out of it?
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My 24" 6.5 creedmoor shoots a 140 Berger Hybrid at 2830 fps. 2850 fps with a suppressor. 42.5 H4350, Lapua brass, CCI BR4 primers.
It all depends on your barrel and powder lots. Could be fast, could be slow. On the faster side, I would expect 2780-2800 fps. Slower side could be around ~2720 fps.
The velocity node will ultimately dictate where you end up speed wise. Unless you throw caution to the wind and just chase speed, but I would recommend finding a consistent load over a fast one. After all, it's not a race.
It all depends on your barrel and powder lots. Could be fast, could be slow. On the faster side, I would expect 2780-2800 fps. Slower side could be around ~2720 fps.
The velocity node will ultimately dictate where you end up speed wise. Unless you throw caution to the wind and just chase speed, but I would recommend finding a consistent load over a fast one. After all, it's not a race.
Thanks for the info
22" is not that short try 16.5 
No specific argument from me... I showed up with what I had.
I'd have to find the episode but something along the lines of faster into and out of positions. Also mentions shooting lighter faster bullets.
I recall that EP and I think Frank aka Alien Hunter aka Bigfoot Killer aka... was talking about 22" barrels and less weight.
My kid has a Bergara B-14 HMR in 6.5CM with a 22" barrel.
Factory Hornady 129 Interlock ran 2741 and 143 ELDx ran 2715.
142 SMKs we are running at 2815 and 120 Lapua we are running at 2972.
Factory Hornady 129 Interlock ran 2741 and 143 ELDx ran 2715.
142 SMKs we are running at 2815 and 120 Lapua we are running at 2972.
I have a 22" Bartlein M24 profile on my 6.5 Creedmoor. I chose to go with 22" so that when I attach my Ultra7 suppressor it isn't super long and difficult to maneuver. Weight wise I'm not sure it saves me much with the heavy barrel profile. I am getting 2760 fps with 42.0 gr H4350 behind 140gr SMK.
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