Thoughts on a 20” barrel on a 6.5cm

[Lrdchaos]

Found a tacops Delta 51 rifle that I’m extremely interested in. It’s chambered in 6.5cm and has a 20” barrel. My gun range is 600m and I will be running a 9” suppressor at all times. What am I giving up with the 20” barrel, over a 24/26? Is a couple hundred fps worth being concerned over at 600m?

Thanks

 

[celltech]

My 16" 6.5 is still supersonic at 1000...you will be fine.

 

[Supersubes]

You're giving up 150 fps approximately.

 

[Dirty D]

I sent my 26” 6.5 Creedmoor barrel off to @RWSGunsmithing and he cut it down to 20”, I lost about 145fps and my only regret is not going 18”

 

[kthomas]

Will be perfectly fine for 600 and beyond.

 

[TRPrecision]

I have a 6.5 Creed that I run suppressed with a 22" barrel. I will be cutting it down to 18". Should still be plenty fast enough with a good load.

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

My 20” 223 keeps up at 600

What are we talking about?

 

[Dirty D]

My 20” 223 keeps up at 600

What are we talking about?

Damn trolls

 

[FuhQ]

Go on and cut it to 16.5" and call it a day. You won't be giving up much, and you'll still be fine at 1,000.

 

[DJL2]

I had a 20” 6.5 CM done and ordered a 20” Delta-51 in .308 after. I really like the weight and balance of the 20” barrel for GP use. My 6.5 runs around 2800-2825 fps with 130s and 2600-2625 fps with 140s. More than fine to 600 yds. My Delta-51 is my most accurate rifle… just an amazing stick. Wouldn’t hesitate if you’re interested.

 

["HeysKSFirefighter]

Do it....

I run an 18" 6.5 Creedmoor and get 2650 with Berger factory 130s.

 

[JakeM]

You will be fine.