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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2022 11:23:35 PM EDT
What barrel length for 6.5 would you choose.
22 inch 16inch 14.5 inch Use range shooting out to 800 - 1000 yards |
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USA
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Posted: 9/29/2022 1:48:35 AM EDT
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18"
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Posted: 9/29/2022 9:18:09 AM EDT
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22" so you can get as much velocity as possible. If no need for short rifle then get all the barrel you can get.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 12:41:00 PM EDT
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22" is about perfect for a Creed gasser. That's what I chose, and am happy with it. It allows the velocity advantage of a Creed, but in a manageable length for a gas gun. I'm a 16" and 18" 308 guy, but I'm not a fan of short barreled 6.5 and 6 mm because it negates many of the advantages of going with those instead of a 308.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 3:39:05 PM EDT
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Just range shooting? 22" for sure
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/29/2022 5:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: 22" is about perfect for a Creed gasser. That's what I chose, and am happy with it. It allows the velocity advantage of a Creed, but in a manageable length for a gas gun. I'm a 16" and 18" 308 guy, but I'm not a fan of short barreled 6.5 and 6 mm because it negates many of the advantages of going with those instead of a 308. Agree with this completely. I researched this pretty heavy before I built my 6.5 upper 22' seems to be optimal. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/1/2022 9:27:09 PM EDT
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18” at the absolute shortest. At least go 20-22”.
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Posted: 10/1/2022 11:28:19 PM EDT
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I went 22" because of the cartridge's capabilities.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/2/2022 1:47:11 PM EDT
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I might be getting a few kac uppers and the lengths they come in are 22,16,14.5. They do not have the option of 18inch. I was honestly leaning towards the 16inch due to maneuverability but i may have to reconsider after this thread.
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Posted: 10/2/2022 2:27:01 PM EDT
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Definitely 22". My 6.5 Creedmoor gasser is a 24".
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Posted: 10/2/2022 2:55:36 PM EDT
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Just get the one you want and you can go longer later.
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Posted: 10/2/2022 3:34:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Optimal: I might be getting a few kac uppers and the lengths they come in are 22,16,14.5. They do not have the option of 18inch. I was honestly leaning towards the 16inch due to maneuverability but i may have to reconsider after this thread. Range shooting 800-1000 yards doesn't need a lot of maneuverability like clearing houses but you will do better with more velocity. Definitely reconsider. |
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Posted: 10/9/2022 3:41:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01: 22" so you can get as much velocity as possible. If no need for short rifle then get all the barrel you can get. This. It also helps with suppressors, if you’re so inclined. |
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Posted: 10/14/2022 11:54:52 PM EDT
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22 and 18
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