valleysnyper
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If i chambered a new gun in 6.5PRC what length barrel and twist. Is a break really needed ? I'm starting to get the itch
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what load data i'm seeing is COAL just a touch under 3" with a 140VLD and around 3050fps at the muzzle
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If you want to keep it lightweight, I'd do a 1:8 twist 24" barrel, as long as you will be wearing ears I see no reason not to brake it.
It's a nearly 30% increase in case capacity from the creedmoor case, definitely a lot more potential.
valleysnyper
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Im just gettong into reloading so excuse mu stupid questions. So is a SA gpod for that length of ctg ?
you can do either, I would honestly talk to your gunsmith about that, especially if you want to focus the build on light weight, the short action may be the way to go even if you need to sacrifice a touch of performance.
If you do go short action, I'd recommend a mag box that is designed for a short mag such as this
http://wyattsoutdoor.com/product_info.php/cPath/1/products_id/37
valleysnyper
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A 26 barrel would be of no gain in accuracy or velocity ? I realize it would be long with a break. This is my last buildso i wanna do it right. Looking at a Mcmillan A5. I am 53 and would like to get befpre my 63rd b day thpugh. I waited 5 mos fpr last stock from them
Rick Richard
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Wow! That's more than I am getting with my 6.5 SAUM.
I fat fingered that, I meant to say 3050, my bad, think he was a 26" barrel as well.
It may be a touch behind the 6.5 SAUM in performance, the brass and factory ammo aspect of it make it very appealing to me.
you'd definitely see velocity gains from a 26" tube, I just said 24 because I thought it was for a lightweight hunting build and still performs well at that length.
did just find another fella with a 26" barrel pushing 142 ab lr's at 3115.
across the board it's likely a 30-50fps deficit to a SAUM chambered rifle shooting the same bullet in the same environment due to the case size difference.
across the board it's likely a 30-50fps deficit to a SAUM chambered rifle shooting the same bullet in the same environment due to the case size difference.
Rick Richard
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True, there is factory ammo and that will make it appealing to the folks that may not reload and who may want a bit more horsepower out of a 6.5. However, for a lot of us who do reload the Hornady brass is less than desirable. Typically, it is very difficult to get more than a couple of firings. So, the SAUM gets my vote.
The Oregonian
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I would list your priorities and be specific. You talk about light recoil with the ability to take deer at 500-600 yards.
The 260, or the 6.5 Creedmoor, will provide what you are looking for and take deer to those yardages with low recoil, especially with a brake. The larger cartridges will have more power and also more recoil, so i would focus on figuring out where your happy middle ground is.
valleysnyper
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260 is the best for what I'm really looking for after thinking about it. I want relatively easy recoil that I can shoot a lot and not burn my Barrel out for practice. I have three different Weatherby for hunting so if I want heavy recoil I have it. This would allow me to hunt are Whitetail Deer easily in a light platform and still be able to make killing shots out of 400. Everybody says it's more than enough with perfect placement I am concerned about not perfect placement such as a shoulder on a whitetail deer
