Looking to do an 18” 6 creed, interested to hear the input you get.Contemplating 18” 243 any recommendations?
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Looking to do an 18” 6 creed, interested to hear the input you get.Contemplating 18” 243 any recommendations?
will probably depend on the bullets you want to use. The high bc stuff would definitely be better out of the creed unless you throat the 243. They both use same powder so the other thing to me would be brass availability and price.Looking to do an 18” 6 creed, interested to hear the input you get.
Ear Pro.Contemplating 18” 243 any recommendations?
Suppressed of courseEar Pro.
Prolly even double Ear Pro.
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Contemplating 18” 243 any recommendations?
My deal behind the the short 234 would be for my son and wife for hunting suppressed with it being short help with oal with supressor on there and then also use it for coyotes so run some 65gr vmax out of it and then hunting run the 95-100gr out of itI did a 17” 243 youth model and don’t really feel it’s worth it. Max load of 4350 and 105s was getting 2700fps. It was a fireball. It just has too much overbore. Had an 18” 6.5x47 that was a little more amenable was getting 2800-2850 out of 123s and 2700 out of 130s.
For short guns i still really like the 308. My XM3 is almost done I’ve ran the numbers every which way from Sunday between what i should be getting with 168gr TMks at 2650 or so versus the aforementioned load of my 6.5x47 and inside 600yds the 308 just takes it for my purpose which is hunting.
For that purpose it’s adequate for sure.My deal behind the the short 234 would be for my son and wife for hunting suppressed with it being short help with oal with supressor on there and then also use it for coyotes so run some 65gr vmax out of it and then hunting run the 95-100gr out of it
I’ve been happy with my 16” 243 suppressed. Shot a coyote with it 2 nights ago at 250 yards using 58gr v max at 3500 fps. I mainly run 87gr bthp at 3050 it does well out 600 yards. It’s a tikka so twist rate won’t allow me to run any heavier than that which is fine. I have other guns for past 600 yards. With the 16” barrel and a 4” can I’m right at 20”. My buddys 16” 6 creed pushes 105s at 2800fps.My deal behind the the short 234 would be for my son and wife for hunting suppressed with it being short help with oal with supressor on there and then also use it for coyotes so run some 65gr vmax out of it and then hunting run the 95-100gr out of it
I mean, I've used it in a local match. But it's too light and gives up a lot of velocity to be real competitive.Is the 16” PRS as well?
This is exactly what I want to do! That’s awesome thanks for the input!!I’ve been happy with my 16” 243 suppressed. Shot a coyote with it 2 nights ago at 250 yards using 58gr v max at 3500 fps. I mainly run 87gr bthp at 3050 it does well out 600 yards. It’s a tikka so twist rate won’t allow me to run any heavier than that which is fine. I have other guns for past 600 yards. With the 16” barrel and a 4” can I’m right at 20”. My buddys 16” 6 creed pushes 105s at 2800fps.
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I had the same issue, went with Carbon6 to get a custom length that I wanted. They can do prefit chambers if you call.Very nice, what is your 16" chambered in, and who made the prefit? It seems like the Origin prefits on Proof's website are all on the longer side, so I'm curious who folks are going to for the shorties.
Thats just cool & stuff! NIce Stick Sir!
I’m in the process of putting one together. Hopefully will be torquing the barrel on tomorrow afternoon. Then I’ll drop it in a KRG Bravo.Looking to do an 18” 6 creed, interested to hear the input you get.
Glad I could help. I got 2 243win tikkas for $800 I set the other one up with a $200 Boyd’s stock and had the barrel shortened to 20”. Then bedded it myself and sold it to a friend.This is exactly what I want to do! That’s awesome thanks for the input!!
Ear Pro.
Prolly even double Ear Pro.
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I had the same issue, went with Carbon6 to get a custom length that I wanted. They can do prefit chambers if you call.
16" Carbon6 6.5cm prefit
26" Proof 6.5cm comp prefit
24" Proof 7SAUM prefit
Did you opt for Cryogenics?I personally would try X Caliber first, I’ve personally handled 5 Carbon6 prefit barrels and 3 of them needed to go back and get fixed. Even then they all seem to run slow and pressure up faster than other barrels I have used.
The X Caliber on the other hand is lighter than the Carbon 6 despite being a smaller bore and a larger contour. Still working on the load but it’s giving good speed and good accuracy with very little work up.
Yup, so far I’m getting 3550 with a 53gr V Max out of an 18” .22-250.Did you opt for Cryogenics?
From looking at their website, they don’t offer shouldered Tikka barrels?Yup, so far I’m getting 3550 with a 53gr V Max out of an 18” .22-250.
I’ve never looked, my rifles are all ARC with the Barloc so they take savage prefitsFrom looking at their website, they don’t offer shouldered Tikka barrels?
I am having a 18" 6 creed spun up for my Tikka for my night time thermal rifle. I have 500 87gr V-max and some Lapua srp brass waiting here for the barrel. Hoping to hit 3000 fps or better with them. I have H4350, Rl16, 4166, 4451, and Varget on hand. What powder are you using for your 87 gr load?I’ve been happy with my 16” 243 suppressed. Shot a coyote with it 2 nights ago at 250 yards using 58gr v max at 3500 fps. I mainly run 87gr bthp at 3050 it does well out 600 yards. It’s a tikka so twist rate won’t allow me to run any heavier than that which is fine. I have other guns for past 600 yards. With the 16” barrel and a 4” can I’m right at 20”. My buddys 16” 6 creed pushes 105s at 2800fps.
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3k will be easy. I run 108 elite hunters at 3080 from a 22" supressed 6cm. Ita a ruger American predator, so gurantee you'll have a better barrel.I am having a 18" 6 creed spun up for my Tikka for my night time thermal rifle. I have 500 87gr V-max and some Lapua srp brass waiting here for the barrel. Hoping to hit 3000 fps or better with them. I have H4350, Rl16, 4166, 4451, and Varget on hand. What powder are you using for your 87 gr load?
Getting ready to try those 108’s in my 20” 6 creed myself. Mind sharing your recipe? Thanks3k will be easy. I run 108 elite hunters at 3080 from a 22" supressed 6cm. Ita a ruger American predator, so gurantee you'll have a better barrel.
46.4gr rl26 in lapau brass, cci450. Accuracy was best around 3080fps. Ran up to 47.2gr going 3140fps.Getting ready to try those 108’s in my 20” 6 creed myself. Mind sharing your recipe? Thanks
Very nice. Let us know how you like that 18”erFinished putting my shorty 6 creed together this after. ARC Archimedes action with 18.5 inch threaded benchmark barrel spun up by Travis at TS Customs. Got a Triggertech 2 stage diamond and currently in a Krg Bravo. May change to a Manners eventually when funds are more available. Will have an Optika 6 3-18x56 Mrad mounted here soon. And maybe just maybe my 2nd suppressor will be approved and in hand soon (certified 3/2/22).
How do you like the 2-12 been looking hard at them would like one on a coyote rig.View attachment 7956937
Left hand SA700 in 260 Rem with a 16" barrel. I've since replaced the 4x Kahles with a 2-12 Athlon FFP.
Shoots 123 SST to the same 100m zero as 156 Norma Oryx, so close and less close shots are sorted.
did you cut the original barrel down? or get it rebarreledShe's finished... I got it bedded already, mounted scope, now just gotta go out and get it zero'd!
18" howa mini
6.5 G
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Concur, I have the Helos BTR Gen 2 2-12x on my Sig Cross and it is an excellent value, kind of want another one for my 6ARC.EXCEPT for China....really like it.
The adjustments are reliable and match the reticle. The glass is good enough and I like the reticle. There is a thread on the optics section where some knob has a moan about the .3 mil dot, but for killing stuff it is great. At 600m it is 180mm or 7" at 660 yards - put it on the front part and stuff dies.
I've got two mates who have bought one after seeing mine.
did you cut the original barrel down? or get it rebarreled
details please, i am thinking of building something similar.
Huge fan of prefits, goes from 22# 26" PRS rifle to a 8.5#16" hunting rig.
16" Carbon6 6.5cm, Origin SA, Grayboe Phoenix & DBM, Nomad w/ A419 mount, TT special, Hawkins hunter mag.
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Great trip to the range breaking this in and doing powder ladders. While it was virgin brass, very happy with the Carbon6 barrel. Nothing to write home about, .5-.75 MOA groups with a brand new barrel, virgin brass, and no seating depth test with both bullets loaded around .0030 off at ~ 2.8500 COAL.
16" 6.5CM Carbon6 w/ Nomad-30
130gr TMK - started to have very flat primers at 43.3gr h4350 going 2760fps, will likely settle with 42.8gr doing 2700.
140gr ELD-M - very flat primers at 42.8gr going 2680fps, will likely stick with 42.2gr doing 2625.
Will likely stick to the 130s for hunting, but nice to have a better BC option available for not much speed penalty.
I’m getting 2721 fps with 147’s out of my carbon 6 , 16” 1-7 twist barrel. No pressure signs with rl26 ,q full nelsonGreat trip to the range breaking this in and doing powder ladders. While it was virgin brass, very happy with the Carbon6 barrel. Nothing to write home about, .5-.75 MOA groups with a brand new barrel, virgin brass, and no seating depth test with both bullets loaded around .0030 off at ~ 2.8500 COAL.
16" 6.5CM Carbon6 w/ Nomad-30
130gr TMK - started to have very flat primers at 43.3gr h4350 going 2760fps, will likely settle with 42.8gr doing 2700.
140gr ELD-M - very flat primers at 42.8gr going 2680fps, will likely stick with 42.2gr doing 2625.
Will likely stick to the 130s for hunting, but nice to have a better BC option available for not much speed penalty.
How is the accuracy with the RL26? That's great velocity out of a rig that compact. Impressive.I’m getting 2721 fps with 147’s out of my carbon 6 , 16” 1-7 twist barrel. No pressure signs with rl26 ,q full nelson
The magic dust is impressive, just impossible to find.I’m getting 2721 fps with 147’s out of my carbon 6 , 16” 1-7 twist barrel. No pressure signs with rl26 ,q full nelson
I agree lol it’s almost irrelevant to me to even see what speed it spits at when there’s no chance I’ll get any in the near future! Must be great stuffThe magic dust is impressive, just impossible to find.
1/2 moa or better.How is the accuracy with the RL26? That's great velocity out of a rig that compact. Impressive.
I bought 6 eight pounders a while back for my 243 ackleysThe magic dust is impressive, just impossible to find.
I was curious if the speed came at a cost of accuracy. Doesn't sound like it. I had been pondering a short barrel 6.5 CM. Good to know.1/2 moa or better.
Same hole accuracy with Sierra 130 tgk and 4350
Not much speed though so I went heavy
Finally she’s done