Thread: Short 6.5 / 260 setup

Some may recall a post I started a wee while ago asking about short 6.5s. For some context, when the time and right opportunity comes up I want to get one (don't tell my wife). The right time may be a wee while away now with another child on the way but that cant stop my interest haha.

None the less, setup intentions will likely be 18" barrel and suppressed ideally running the 140 - 143gr pills and maybe step down to 130s or lighter. I see people have good results with the 260 in this from and the creedmoor has some good reports too. I'm guessing the 260 goes best in a tikka type action where you can make use of mag length for those 140gr pills. This got me thinking, if I wanted to run a short action then 6.5 CM would be a go I am guessing due to being slightly shorter.

So, are there any short actions that will restrict a 6.5CM when seating those 140 - 143gr pills or is it pretty universal being that touch bit shorter? Vice versa what actions go ok with the 260? I have zero interest in single feeding and like to have the seating depth options to get the load right.

If you were picking a factory rifle for the above what would you choose?