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Pistol length varmint cartridge help
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<blockquote data-quote="FrogFire7" data-source="post: 2416096" data-attributes="member: 101482"><p>Help!</p><p></p><p>I just saw an ad today for a Bergara Sidekick. Basically, a bolt action with sub 16" barrel, in a mini chassis, with folding "pistol brace". Their price seems a little ridiculous, so I want to make my own.</p><p></p><p>I am contemplating calibers... Thinking 10-12" barrel length? Maybe up to 14?</p><p></p><p>I would use it mostly for groundhog hunting... Wouldn't hurt if it was also compatible for deer. I currently am set up to reload for .223, .22-250, 6mm BR, .243, 6.5 creedmoor... I think that's all that I would consider at least, from what I reload. Still, open to other ideas as far as caliber. I typically shoot heavy for caliber bullets, especially in the 22 calibers. I have a preference for 75 grain eld-m bullets, currently.</p><p></p><p>Although I'm not sure what the payoff would be in terms of velocity. Still shoot heavy, or would it be more beneficial to shoot a light bullet as fast as I can? </p><p></p><p>I love to shoot everything I can long range. Thinking this gun might be a little more limited than most. But I know some specialty pistol guys on here do some pretty incredible stuff with their guns. </p><p></p><p>Being primarily a varmint rifle I'd kind of like to stay short action. And probably not a monster case, but am open to hearing people's thoughts.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, just wanting some input... Preferably from people who actually shoot short barrel stuff. I can speculate enough on my own with no experience <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy :joy:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f602.png" data-shortname=":joy:" /></p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p></p><p>-edit: I am also planning on a form 1 suppressor this spring, and will plan on using that on the pistol as well, if that makes any difference</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FrogFire7, post: 2416096, member: 101482"] Help! I just saw an ad today for a Bergara Sidekick. Basically, a bolt action with sub 16" barrel, in a mini chassis, with folding "pistol brace". Their price seems a little ridiculous, so I want to make my own. I am contemplating calibers... Thinking 10-12" barrel length? Maybe up to 14? I would use it mostly for groundhog hunting... Wouldn't hurt if it was also compatible for deer. I currently am set up to reload for .223, .22-250, 6mm BR, .243, 6.5 creedmoor... I think that's all that I would consider at least, from what I reload. Still, open to other ideas as far as caliber. I typically shoot heavy for caliber bullets, especially in the 22 calibers. I have a preference for 75 grain eld-m bullets, currently. Although I'm not sure what the payoff would be in terms of velocity. Still shoot heavy, or would it be more beneficial to shoot a light bullet as fast as I can? I love to shoot everything I can long range. Thinking this gun might be a little more limited than most. But I know some specialty pistol guys on here do some pretty incredible stuff with their guns. Being primarily a varmint rifle I'd kind of like to stay short action. And probably not a monster case, but am open to hearing people's thoughts. Anyway, just wanting some input... Preferably from people who actually shoot short barrel stuff. I can speculate enough on my own with no experience 😂 Thanks in advance! -edit: I am also planning on a form 1 suppressor this spring, and will plan on using that on the pistol as well, if that makes any difference [/QUOTE]
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