6.5 Creedmore Barrel length?

[LitLBoy]

Any reason to go more than 27" for a 6.5 Creedmore shooting 140's @ 1000 yds?
SAAMI Reamer or Custom?
LitLBoy

 

[bsumoba]

If you can handle the length, then no reason.

If this is for tactical applications, you can go 26" and then put a muzzle brake.
If you are using a suppressor, you can probably go 24-26"
If no brake and you want a little more speed, then 27" would be good

If this is for F-Open, then skip the 27" and go 30-32" straight 1.25" diameter barrel

 

[LitLBoy]

Thanks! how bout the reamer?
LiitLBoy

 

[bsumoba]

Thanks! how bout the reamer?
LiitLBoy

Tactical, just use a SAAMI spec reamer.

For F-Class, you might want to modify some of the reamer specs to get the desired neck clearance and freebore. All of specs can remain the same as a SAAMI spec standard 6.5 creedmoor reamer.

 

[Drop Port]

Thanks! how bout the reamer?
LiitLBoy

Equally as important as barrel length. I've seen reamers run from .108" to .199" that a huge difference. One company list their "Tactical Reamer" at .108" which must be for light bullet short game tactical, for 140's I would be looking at the other end of the spectrum.

 

[jvw2008]

LitLBoy
You might want to drop in on the 6.5 Creedmoor forum to see what those guys say. IMO you should be looking at a little longer free bore than SAAMI if you plan on using Berger 140's.

 

[LitLBoy]

Thanks Guys!
LitLBoy