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  1. 18-02-2025, 05:22 PM #1
    Brad S
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    Dumb question, but how does a 6.5cm go with a short barrel? If one wanted a short barrel why would a 6.5 be a better option?
    Hope I'm not derailing the thread too much
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brad S View Post
    Dumb question, but how does a 6.5cm go with a short barrel? If one wanted a short barrel why would a 6.5 be a better option?
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    If you want a short barrel then 308
    A big fast bullet beats a little fast bullet every time
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brad S View Post
    Dumb question, but how does a 6.5cm go with a short barrel? If one wanted a short barrel why would a 6.5 be a better option?
    Hope I'm not derailing the thread too much
    My go to 6.5cm has a 16 inch barrel. I only use factory ammo,Hornady 140g eldm or 143g eldx and it's taken reds and sika at 5yrds to 365yrds so goes ok with a short barrel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brad S View Post
    Dumb question, but how does a 6.5cm go with a short barrel? If one wanted a short barrel why would a 6.5 be a better option?
    Hope I'm not derailing the thread too much
    No issue to push a 140 eldm at 2600 from a 16 inch barrel. Kills shit very good to further than I would shoot with the little 6 power. Eldms work super well at those velocities.

    Edit: also shoots factory 140's at 2500 ish.
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