Thread: Short barrel 6.5prc vs .270win

Originally Posted by Akj

I am looking to get a tikka and cut the barrel to around 17 inches and add a suppressor. I am in between 6.5prc and .270win and plan on shooting 130-140gr bullets in either. Max hunting distance probably won’t be over 400 yards. I currently shoot .270 so I have components already but I cannot find much data on short .270s. Does anyone have velocities to share out of either cartridge in a short barrel?

I would stick with the .270 @Ryan songhurst had a short barrel .270 and maybe able to help you.

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