Shorter barrel thoughts?

As of right now it's looking like the 47 will be the one I decide to chop.
If I can get this project going I will report back with my findings.

In the meantime if any of you have any other input please share!
 
My daughter shoots a 22" 6.5SLR. Pushes a 130 OTM @ 2910fps and absolutely hammers game. From 60 to 637 so far. A few big mule deer bucks, pronghorn, coyotes, jackrabbits, to a 741 yard squirrel.
I like it so much, I will be building a 18-20" 6.5SS next year specifically for carrying with a suppressor. I will probably run the 150 SMK in mine unless the Matrix bullets become available again.
 
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I run a suppressed 17" 6mm creedmoor Shooting just factory hornady 108eldm ammo. 2805fps. Shoots sub .5" at 100 and I've taken lots of critters with it. Including a buck antelope at 662 this year. Impact velocity 1900fps . Complete Pass through. Bullet still expanded. 2" exit hole. . Dead in 20 yards. It's dang HANDY and fun. Stinky ole goat caught my nose same time as the camera clicked LOL
 
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Thanks for all the replies guys!
I've been looking at a few bullet options.

Barnes 100 ttsx
Barnes 120 ttsx
Sierra 130 game changer

Do any of you have any expierence with these in a short barrel/ lower velocity set up like I would be lookin at?
 
I will be in the same boat. I'm looking to pretty much shorten everything I have. To start it's going to be my 243. Right now it has a 24" I can't decided how much to cut off. I'm probably going to take it down to 18".
 
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