6.5 CM vs .308

[lglidewell]

What threads were you able to put on it? Didn’t think those had enough meat to get 5/8 with a shoulder.


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Threaded 5/8x24 with an AAC qd suppressor brake.

[Arrowthreat]

6.5 is a paper puncher. .308 for hunting and for a short barrel.

[Fmjag64]

308 going to be better and more forgiving in a 16" Barrel. 6.5 CM i would say needs minimum 18" to reach potential and ideally 22" or 24" to reach full potential. That said, I have an 18" AR15 223 and the longer barrel with suppressor isn't very noticeable compared to 16".

I recently was in the same boat deciding between 308/16" and 6.5 CM/18" for hunting and went with the .308 in 16" barrel and love it. Inside 500 yards, they're both very similar.

[bmac]

Threaded 5/8x24 with an AAC qd suppressor brake.

How thick was the barrel at that point?


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[TxBowHntr]

I’ve got a 6.5 and a couple .30-06’s, but the more I read about 7mm-08 the more there is to like.

I was about to suggest this caliber as well. I succumbed to the 7mm-08 hype 2 years ago and am so glad I did.

[sierracharlie338]

7-08 gets my vote as well. If you’re set on 6.5/308 then 308 is the way to go.


Sierracharlie out…

[Throwin Darts]

It’s 20 inches but my Tikka CTR .308 with a Nomad is a joy to shoot.


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[lglidewell]

How thick was the barrel at that point?


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Barrel is .70” thick at 16”

[Evolver]

I went ahead with the 6.5. Ultimately, I decided that the every day shootability and lower recoil held more value for me than the increased thump and frontal area for a "maybe" elk hunt. Not like I don't have other rifles I can pull out for larger game if needed.

Or, worst case scenario, I'll just end up having to buy an additional gun... dang the luck!

[RLUM]

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