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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 499850" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>I have an 18" barrel .308. If you want to get into the 2600fps realm, you will need to shoot 155's or 168's. I have 178 BTHP Hornady's running right around 2450 with IMR4895. With RL17 I can squeeze out 2550 with 175's. 16" will be a challenge to get up to the velocity you want. Other calibers to consider would be the 260, 6.5x47 (would be my choice), 6.5 Creedmore, and 7mm-08. With the 6.5's running a 123 SMK, Scenar, Berger, or Amax would get the job done. Then the 6mm are always an option, but you want to go bigger in caliber. A short barreled 30-06 would be fun. That would give you 2650fps I bet out of a 16" barrel using 175's. </p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 499850, member: 13275"] I have an 18" barrel .308. If you want to get into the 2600fps realm, you will need to shoot 155's or 168's. I have 178 BTHP Hornady's running right around 2450 with IMR4895. With RL17 I can squeeze out 2550 with 175's. 16" will be a challenge to get up to the velocity you want. Other calibers to consider would be the 260, 6.5x47 (would be my choice), 6.5 Creedmore, and 7mm-08. With the 6.5's running a 123 SMK, Scenar, Berger, or Amax would get the job done. Then the 6mm are always an option, but you want to go bigger in caliber. A short barreled 30-06 would be fun. That would give you 2650fps I bet out of a 16" barrel using 175's. Tank [/QUOTE]
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