Thread: Anyone using a 6.5 x 55 with 18 or 19” Barrel

I use a Tikka 6.5x55 with a 18 inch barrel and just love the thing , it shoots 143gn eldx bullets at 2730fps ( can get higher velocity , but that’s where the accuracy is ) and hovers between 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch groups .
It’s just the right length with the DPT suppressor.
I really deliberated for ages as to how short to go on the barrel , and after much research decided on 18 inch , I’m glad I did .