6.5 rem mag barrel length and twist ????

[kbuehner]

Im needing some input on what the optimal barrel length and twist for a 6.5 Remington mag would be. Im ordering barrel in the morning. Will be shooting 130 &140gr Your help is greatly appreciated Thanks

 

[Gunpoor]

For a .264" 140 grain cup and core bullet I would highly recommend a 1/8" twist barrel. As far as length is concerned, that is a matter of personal preference. I do know that the 264Winmag looses velocity quickly with tubes under 26" and I suppose that would be true for any 6.5mm since they are shooting the same bullets. I do know that Remington didn't use long barrels on their model 600 rifles in the 6.5RM and can only assume that this didn't optimize the cartridges capability, but did make for a quick and easy handling rifle. I have a 600 in 6mmRem and though it isn't my most accurate rifle it is a handy/fun little gun.

 

[Jerry M]

I have a 26 inch Remington varmint profile 1-8 twist. I have only shot 140 OTM it though.

Good luck

Jerry

 

[RockyMtnMT]

8 twist at least. If you think there is a possibility of shooting 140g class bullets in mono look at a 7 twist. You would still be able to run the cup and core bullets but would broaden your options.

Steve

 

[kbuehner]

Thanks for the input getting a Brux 1-8 26" fluted #4