Shorter barreled rifles and un-burnt powder

[BrentM]

I would never go 260 over a creed. I have both. The creed does the same with less powder and is a solid design. I don't disagree with your choice on the smaller cartridge as it'll work better from a efficiency stand point. Since I have multiple 6.5-284 barrels sitting around I'll probably cut one to 16-17 and see what it runs for speed. IF it'll run 2700-2750 with a 140 that would be pretty decent and I would expect very similar performance from a PRC. The PRC has proven to be 100 fps faster then my 6.5-284's within perceived pressure but it's just a theory at this point.

 

[Brozonelayer]

You do realize the 260 is a 6.5 and there are factory loads for it?

I do know it is a 6.5 and that there are factory loads for it but there are waaayyy more options in 6.5 CM. Midway shows 24 options for .260 and 82 for 6.5 CM. I should have been more specific in explaining my reasoning.

When I said I wanted to stay in 6.5 I was referring to vs. the 7mm-08 I mentioned.