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    Barrel length on 6.5 Creedmoor

    Thinking about getting a 6.5 Creedmoor. Really wanting heavy and threaded barrel. Seen some with 16.5 inch barrel to a 22 inch barrel. Will I be giving up a lot of performance with going to a shorter length barrel?
    Just going to be a general hunting rifle, but would like to be able to take 500-600 yard targets.
    Pro and cons please.
    Not set on brand of gun, but do not have a open bank account to spend either.

    #2
    I cut mine from 24" to 22". And then down to 18".

    It's super handy at 18" but only shooting 2400 fps using 143 gr Hornady eld-x.

    I kinda wish I had left it at 22", but I'm not sure how fast it was at that length
    Last edited by TxAg; 11-09-2019, 10:04 AM.

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      #3
      I’m thinking about building a AR10 6.5CM if I do it’ll be at 20in no less. I’ve read that the 308 is the only SA caliber that does fine on shorter barrels.

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        #4
        Mine has a 28” barrel but since I don’t have a chronograph I can’t tell you the real benefit.

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          #5
          I cut a Ruger American down to 18" and run a Sandman Ti. Gun still shoots .5 moa and around 2500 fps with the 143 eldx (handloads)

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            #6
            Worth a read: https://rifleshooter.com/2016/02/6-5...p-a-creedmoor/

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              #7
              Originally posted by TxAg View Post

              I read it. If I understood it correctly, I would lose maybe 230-240fps. If I stayed with a 16-18 inch barrel, I should be good to go on a 400-500 yard gun. I do want to go suppressed eventually.

              Thanks guys!!

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                #8
                This one is updated for 2019: https://rifleshooter.com/2019/03/6-5...velocity-2019/

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                  #9
                  Mine is 20”. Love it! Personally wouldn’t go any shorter. Probably could go to 22” if anything.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by CastAndBlast View Post
                    Mine is 20”. Love it! Personally wouldn’t go any shorter. Probably could go to 22” if anything.

                    That looks nice!

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                      #11
                      Bergara Ridge SP has a factory 18” barrel on it. They also have the standard ridge is 22” barrel. Both guaranteed to be sub MOA.

                      They are both threaded and come in 6.5cm or 308


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                        #12
                        My 6.5cm has a 22" barrel and I'm shooting 120gr Barnes tsx handloads just over 3000 fps

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                          #13
                          Buddy has a Bergara HMR with 22” barrel. Comes threaded already and extremely accurate.
                          Not sure on fsp but I think 22” is going to work best with the creedmoor.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Kenner97 View Post
                            Buddy has a Bergara HMR with 22” barrel. Comes threaded already and extremely accurate.
                            Not sure on fsp but I think 22” is going to work best with the creedmoor.

                            My HMR with 22” barrel is at 2780fps with hornady black 140gr.




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                              #15
                              16.25 on mine but if you don’t run suppressed, it will be loud. Currently running 140gr Gamekings that kills everything I shoot at.

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