6x45 barrel length

[megastink]

I pulled the trigger on a Shaw 6x45 barrel. I've wanted that caliber for years and have a few spare Savage parts laying around, so why not? Its a 26" 1:8 twist varmint contour, which is about 6" more than I wanted. My smith can cut and crown it, but it got me wondering if I should just shoot it at 26" and see what happens. This was going to be a compact deer rifle, so the shorter barrel is preferable. I cant imagine carrying a 26" barrel in the PA woods. I'll likely be loading 90-95gr pills in it and I want to know what I would be gaining by keeping it at 26". Would love to get some opinions.

 

[just_jon]

QL estimates a 128 fps difference. Using a max load of AA2460 (23.8 gr) and 95 gr Berger classic hunter, QL shows 2687 fps w/ 26" and 2559 fps w/ 20".

 

[megastink]

QL estimates a 128 fps difference. Using a max load of AA2460 (23.8 gr) and 95 gr Berger classic hunter, QL shows 2687 fps w/ 26" and 2559 fps w/ 20".

I wouldn't lose sleep over that kind of velocity loss.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Yeah for what you're wanting it for id go ahead and chop it.

 

[snox801]

I was very happy with mine at 16" so 22–24" would be fantastic for your use.

 

[ARlife4me]

I've thought about this cartridge, but decided to go bigger (243win). My reason was to shoot 75-90gr. I'd go in the neighborhood between 18-20".

 

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I've thought about this cartridge, but decided to go bigger (243win). My reason was to shoot 75-90gr. I'd go in the neighborhood between 18-20".

See, I already have a 243 that loves 100+ gr pills. But I've read great things about the 6x45. I'm excited for the build.