Looking for a 18" 6mm for hunting and steel. Trying to decide between a 6 creedmoor and a 243ai. Most likely going to shoot 115 dtac. If they are both throated properly would there be a big difference in speed to justify fireforming?
Help me decide short barrel 6mm
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Critter Picker
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With an 18 inch barrel, I don't think the increase in case capacity would help you much. JMHO!
Stick to the Creedmoor.
Stick to the Creedmoor.
Tidus56
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No mine are both 26 inches but Critter picker is thinking the same as me. If I went short I would for sure do a Creed.
Mikecr
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Terrible choices..
Why is that?
Tidus56
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He couldn't know if it's a bad choice because you never gave the application it will be used in. It's always about the application of the said rifle and that will determine if the cartridge is a good choice. Then of course the bullet choice will be next etc, so he would have no idea until you give the intended use.
buckbrush
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Great contribution.
Between those two, do the Creed. Even in a long barrel, do the Creed!
Looking for best speed out of a 18" barrel. It will be throated for 115dtac. I will be reloading for it, max length will need to be under 2.950 and will need to be based of a .473 bolt face. It will be primarily for hunting black tail on the Oregon coast.
7.62 Gunner
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6 creed fo sho
