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6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« on: February 25, 2017, 07:44:43 PM »
 :) What length barrel would you want on a 6.5 Creedmoor? I have been looking at the Browning XBolt LR with a 26 inch barrel. That is a fairly small case so is the long barrel needed?
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2017, 07:52:48 PM »
I have been using 22" barrels in the gas guns.

I think 26 is trying to compensate for other deficiencies.


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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2017, 08:27:54 PM »
Most factory bolt guns run the 6.5 creedmoor at 22".  I have seen a few at 24" Savage Stealth and I believe Ruger precision.....and these are suppose to be their precision rifles so I would believe they have probably optimized the barrel length for that round.   :dunno:  Would be very interested to hear others opinions as it will probably be my next rifle and I was looking at the savage stealth.   

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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2017, 10:03:32 PM »
You can order a heavy barrel 26 inch length from the Ruger Precision.
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2017, 10:51:12 PM »
20" absolutely no longer than 22"....
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2017, 04:17:46 AM »
I have the xbolt western hunter in 6.5 with a 22" and it drives tacks. I'd say 26 isn't necessary on a hunting rig if that's your intention.
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2017, 06:32:50 AM »
Keep in mind that accuracy really isn't dependent on barrel length at all. So depending on what the gun is for, don't feel tied to a long barrel
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2017, 06:42:20 AM »
The primary, and in many cases only advantage of a longer barrel is increased velocity. It may also balance better and reduce perceived muzzle blast.
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2017, 10:13:04 AM »
to reword my question:
Considering the size of the case, burn time of powder, what would be the optimal barrel length? I am aware that barrel travel after all propellant is burnt actually slows the projectile down due to friction. I am also aware that the burn rate of the powder will have an impact.
With the small volume of the 6.5 case I am wondering if 26 might be too long.
 I am looking at Bolt guns and like nice guns that Browning caught my eye. Tikka apparently does not chamber the 6.5 Creedmoor, they do offer the 6.5X55.
thanks for your help
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2017, 10:39:20 AM »
to reword my question:
Considering the size of the case, burn time of powder, what would be the optimal barrel length? I am aware that barrel travel after all propellant is burnt actually slows the projectile down due to friction. I am also aware that the burn rate of the powder will have an impact.
With the small volume of the 6.5 case I am wondering if 26 might be too long.
 I am looking at Bolt guns and like nice guns that Browning caught my eye. Tikka apparently does not chamber the 6.5 Creedmoor, they do offer the 6.5X55.
thanks for your help
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22" seems to be the point of diminishing returns with factory ammunition.

You could go shorter if shooting suppressed.

If speed is a big concern I'd think about 6.5 SAUM or 6.5 Short mag

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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2017, 02:32:33 PM »
OK then! A stainless stalker Browning X bolt 22 inch, Leupold VX3 4.5X14, side focus, with either drop in dial or dots on the cross hair. I think I like dots on the cross hair better.
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2017, 05:16:43 PM »
Those x-bolts are pretty smooth rifles. Out of the box they are really good!
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2017, 03:57:13 PM »
just found out you can get the Tikka T3x in 6.5 Creedmoor, in the CTR model, 24 inch barrel, ten round mag. 8 lbs. (you can get 20 inch also)
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2017, 04:09:03 PM »
A pard has the 20", dandy....
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel length
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2017, 11:53:24 AM »
to reword my question:
Considering the size of the case, burn time of powder, what would be the optimal barrel length? I am aware that barrel travel after all propellant is burnt actually slows the projectile down due to friction. I am also aware that the burn rate of the powder will have an impact.
With the small volume of the 6.5 case I am wondering if 26 might be too long.
 

With that criteria, no, 26" is not too long; it will still give higher velocity than the same barrel at 22".

Most people recommending shorter barrels are doing so based on a convenient size of the gun, not a ballistically ideal length for maximum velocity.

 


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