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16-18 inch shorty rifles
- Thread starter DrDeath
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New Coyote rig, 18" bartlein 22cm. its got 75g ELD-M going 3280 in the first 4 test rounds. hopefully it settles down in the 33XX somewhere. We'll see how I like it in and out of the truck vs my 16.5 setup
I had no feed issues. One issue I did have with some factory ammo was hard primers. The Origin didn’t quite hit them hard enough. If you’re hand loading just keep that in mind and opt for some softer primers. Ran 147gr up to 220gr from the MDT poly mags. Only reason I don’t still have it was I was gifted a Proof barrel for Christmas and I needed an action lol.
I'll have to report back. Literally just torqued the barrel on this evening and wanted to see how it balanced. Hoping for 2900 with 88s
Finally got the right mounts in and scoped my .280 ai tonight, it came in right at my target weight:
Last time I was at the range I chrono'd a spread with 175gr ELDx and StaBall:
54gr - 2,543 fps
54.5gr - 2,579 fps
55gr - 2,607 fps
55.5gr - 2,626 fps
56gr - 2,630 fps
56.5gr - 2,667 fps
Not too bad considering the short barrel, definitely workable if they'll shoot. I plan on shooting the top four loads for groups next time I'm out. Really wish I could find some 160gr Accubonds, or 168gr ABLRs, but the pickings are really slim on 7mm bullets right now, much worse than the other calibers I shoot.
I have that rifle in 243 and haven't gotten it threaded because I didnt think the barrel was thick enough. Did they have to cut it back at all? Does it flex with the can? (I have a Nomad - not Ti).
Just got it back from WTO
18” Bartlein Carbon left twist 1-8 to 1-7
6.5 Creed 13 pounds as it sit’s with 5 in the mag.
Stop rubbing one out and go get your own
My 16” tikka ctr 308
Krg bravo with enclosed forend
Arca rail and Harris with RRS mount
Krg bravo with enclosed forend
Arca rail and Harris with RRS mount
This Remington 700 Classic in 7mm Mauser has an 18" barrel with a Surefire SOCOM flash suppressor. (for the can I've been 11 months waiting for the stamp on) It uses the Magpul mag system from their Hunter stocks, and has Primary Arms 1-8 glass.
I've been drooling in this thread for years from all the sexy ass shorties. I finally bit the bullet and got a shorty.
It's not 100% done. I still need to have the whole thing bedded and to find some rings. I'm thinking medium or lows but not quite sure yet.
It's a howa 1500 mini in 6.5G that came in at 20" and threaded from factory. I had it cut back to 18" just so I can finally post here lmfao!
I've gotten an internal blind mag for it as this is going to be a hunting setup I will gift my father!
I'll post it up once it's all finished!
It's not 100% done. I still need to have the whole thing bedded and to find some rings. I'm thinking medium or lows but not quite sure yet.
It's a howa 1500 mini in 6.5G that came in at 20" and threaded from factory. I had it cut back to 18" just so I can finally post here lmfao!
I've gotten an internal blind mag for it as this is going to be a hunting setup I will gift my father!
I'll post it up once it's all finished!
Sweet rig! Thanks for sharing!I've been drooling in this thread for years from all the sexy ass shorties. I finally bit the bullet and got a shorty.
It's not 100% done. I still need to have the whole thing bedded and to find some rings. I'm thinking medium or lows but not quite sure yet.
It's a howa 1500 mini in 6.5G that came in at 20" and threaded from factory. I had it cut back to 18" just so I can finally post here lmfao!
I've gotten an internal blind mag for it as this is going to be a hunting setup I will gift my father!
I'll post it up once it's all finished!
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Here's my most recent poverty shorty, it's around 16" (with a can on it)
KRG Bravo cerakoted by primal finish
Big horn origin
16.25 Krieger .308 win
Looks nice. I may end up doing one like that.
This new stupid-ass score sheet made it impossible to keep the pistol brace on my Remington 700 CP, and it's pretty much useless with it taken off.
It's so stupid having to throw more money away, and ask for permission to do stuff that shall not be infringed upon.
TL3
LRI 16.5" ELD-X 6.5CM
KRG WSKY 3 dipped multicam black
Razor Gen 2 3-18 (been replaced with Kahles DLR)
That is badass. Love the black Razor, too. What does it cost to get a chassis dipped? I have an MDT LSS that would look great in black mc.
I don't think it was much, about $250ish?
Just changed chassis . 18" .223 Wylde 1:7
16.5" 308s.
Both will be hosting SiCo Omega 300s.
Another 308 with 16.5" barrel. This one will be mounting a SureFire SOCOM
Another 16.5" 308.
Both will be hosting SiCo Omega 300s.
Another 308 with 16.5" barrel. This one will be mounting a SureFire SOCOM
Another 16.5" 308.
That's just freaking awesome, dang! Being put to great use it appears, well done.
With a SiCo Omega-300 mounted via ASR to a 16.5" barrel, the max length is 33 1/2" when folded.
Can be squeezed into LBX pack (barely) with suppressor mounted.
https://lbxtactical.com/products/4k3a
That is a fantastic looking stock. Love that the stock folds to the right and comes with an NV rail. Any idea on pricing for the short action chassis or still too soon?
Ok Terry I have a spare kidney and already have the can, let’s make a deal.
Listen you can’t go dropping some dope shit like that and not give us the details!
It's a M70 that SAC built with an 18" Sendero Bartlein in 6.5cm, with ptg bottom metal and mcmillan a3g stock. Nomad Ti, mk5 3.6-18, hawkins rings, atlas etc. Hammers out to 1200, I shoot it in local matches.
That can only be answered on an individual basis, depending on the objectives for each rifle.
For me, I have a 6-24 scope because this rifle has two other barrels for which the scope was intended for. If my 18" barrel was the only dedicated barrel to that rifle, I would probably prefer to have something like a 3-18 on it, to lighten up the package a bit.
I like the 2-10 3-18 type scopes. I even ran a 1-6 for a while which was great but it didn’t have a turret you could dial.
2.5-20 NX8 on mine, we have antler restrictions here in PA so the extra magnification is good for making sure that the deer I’m going to shoot is legal.
I run 3-12 FFP scopes on my 2 18” barreled bolt guns.
And my 18” AR.
Seems to be about perfect.
Would consider a 2-10 a great fit too.
Others work, and having ran a 1-8 on a 16” for a while, it was lacking for serious precision beyond 400 for me, more the reticle than the mag.
Could hammer 66% IPSC steel at 600 with it 10/10 shots.
MOA or better with 3-12
