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    16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor capabilities

    That sounds about like my expectations. Obviously nothing serious out to 1000 but it will be fun to try! As others have said, it sounds like I need to pick up some lighter 120'ish grain bullets for that day.
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    16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor capabilities

    just_jon thank you!! I use the Hornady app so I will be able to put that in and confirm. Thanks again!
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    16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor capabilities

    Euler thank you for that info! I have seen some videos that suggested the shorter barrel guys sticking to the 120ish grain bullets. I would like to be able to accomplish hitting steel at 1000, but obviously truly effectively using the rifle to engage at 500 or so consistently. Any...
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    16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor capabilities

    I'm using the Hornady 140gr. ELD MATCH, around 2,700fps (off the box not chrono'd) and all within 1" Going for steel. Just want to test the true capabilities of the rifle first at this barrel length.
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    16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor capabilities

    Hello all, New to the forums and this is my first post. I recently built up a Remington 783 6.5 creedmoor with the16.5" tapered heavy barrel. I mainly wanted it for use with my silencerco hybrid, to keep the package relatively short. I also installed silencero's muzzle brake. Glass is a vortex...
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