6.5 creedmoor barrel length

[Jimtomfrombama]

Hello all,
I am going to rebarrel my pre-64 model 70 to 6.5 creedmoor for hunting, is 18 inches of barrel too short?

 

[jt13]

Depends on what you plan on using it for. However generally, no, 18 inches isn't too short to use for hunting

 

[Fire_9]

Nope. Really depends what you want to do with it but 18 is not too short

 

[Forkyfinder]

Nope. Nothing wrong with 16" or 18" imho.

Just understand the velocity you give up. All rifles will be a little different but this gives a good idea.

6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!

Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market. The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent exter…

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[Jimtomfrombama]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Ought Six]

I dialed in and killed a deer with a 16” barrel 6.5CM last year. The thing drives tacks. Sweet gun actually! I agree with @Forkyfinder, understand your velocity loss, especially if doing any ballistic calcs.

 

[Chingon]

Do you reload? Expect about 2500fps from factory 143/147 gr ammo. I'm getting close to 2670fps from my 18" Tikka with reloads near the top end of acceptable pressure.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Do you reload? Expect about 2500fps from factory 143/147 gr ammo. I'm getting close to 2670fps from my 18" Tikka with reloads near the top end of acceptable pressure.

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Absolutely an elk/moose slaying load. Despite what our friends on HT say.

 

[Chama Grande]

Absolutely an elk/moose slaying load. Despite what our friends on HT say.

This, Stop by my trophy room someday

 

[MO Betta]

Thanks everyone!

Just a suggestion, personally I would make sure to order the barrel with a threaded muzzle and at least a thread protector on it - just for the possibility of throwing a suppressor on it.

 

[Dubz337]

I think with that caliber, the length of your barrel has to directly correlate with how big your manbun is

 

[noharleyyet]

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