Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
2018 Alamo Precision Rifles TBH Special Thread
Collapse
X
-
Got 1 as welll
6.5 CM
24” barrel
Ratchet flute
Desert transition stock
Elite smoke cerakote action and barrel
Looking forward to it!
Jimmy was extremely helpful and walked me thru questions I had. Called in wanting a .26 Nosler. But after you walk thru it, the CM is the smart choice if you aren’t going to reload and as much as I’d like to... just don’t have the timeLast edited by Biscuit; 02-01-2018, 06:52 AM.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Biscuit View Post6.5 CM
24” barrel
Ratchet flute
Desert transition stock
Elite smoke cerakote action and barrel
Looking forward to it!
Jimmy was extremely helpful and walked me thru questions I had. Called in wanting a .26 Nosler. But after you walk thru it, the CM is the smart choice if you aren’t going to reload and as much as I’d like to... just don’t have the time
Comment
-
Same here
I went with CM for several reasons but I have 3 kids that will also be using this gun. That played a role in it as well. I currently shoot a 7STW in a sendero and it is devistating on any deer. I call it semi custom as I have had a little work done to it and replaced trigger with a jewel. So I really have a .284 option that I am happy with. Have wanted a 6.5 caliber of some kind so the kids can use it. I know this CM will be a shooter. Really was the best option for me
Comment
-
Originally posted by tommy1005 View PostMaybe I should call back and change mine to the 260AI or 6.5PRC. I really struggle with wanting an extra 150fps with the 6.5 bullet
I’d stick with the CM if I were you for the reasons you listed. Who knows if your son will be into reloading or not when you aren’t around. Keep it to where he can buy the factory ammo is my opinion.
Unless it really isn’t for him and that’s just what you told your wife don’t worry your secret is safe with me. Been down that road my self.
Sierracharlie out…
Comment
-
Originally posted by tommy1005 View PostMaybe I should call back and change mine to the 260AI or 6.5PRC. I really struggle with wanting an extra 150fps with the 6.5 bullet
Your choice is solid especially considering factory ammo.
260AI needs handloads
6.5PRC is young and factory ammo support is yet unknown.
Comment
-
Originally posted by tommy1005 View PostJust curious why the 260AI with the short barrel?
I'm a reloader so I wanted something I could shoot forever and not worry about finding brass.
I hate trimming brass.
I can shoot normal .260 out of it in a pinch.
Its going to be a hunting gun but I t'll probably never be shot beyond 200m in a hunting situation so I don't really care about any speed lost with the short barrel. I'm more concerned with how handy and maneuverable it is.
Also my buddy has a .257ai and I've always wanted an ai
Comment
-
Originally posted by tommy1005 View PostMaybe I should call back and change mine to the 260AI or 6.5PRC. I really struggle with wanting an extra 150fps with the 6.5 bullet
Comment
-
Originally posted by sierracharlie338 View PostYou can run the 260 in a 20 or 22 inch barrel and still get great performance. A buddy of mine ran a 22 inch 260 with a can and shot to 1000 regularly.
Fluting is mostly cosmetic. While it does reduce weight to some degree it won’t affect balance as much as you are thinking.
Sierracharlie out…
We’ve taken multiple 6.5x47s past a mile on more than a few occasions. I can’t think of anyone that runs longer than 22” either. The x47 runs a touch slower than the .260 as well.
Comment
Comment