16-18 inch shorty rifles

[Kilosierra]

It shoots a little under 3/4MOA with Federal Gold Medal .308 175gr and a little worse with the American Eagle 168gr OTM. With the 7.62x51 Gold Medal it shoots about 1/2 MOA.

 

[Nbleak21]

Just got a 17" .280ai Kimber Hunter that I'm going to run suppressed all the time for hunting. Don't have pics yet…

Don’t tease, Post ‘em! Get that bad boy out and take some pictures. We want before and after!

 

[z71rat]

Remy 700 SPS Tactical, .308, 16.5”, Arken Optics EP5, Outlier chassis. Shoots great!

 

[Gwak2006]

Remy 700 SPS Tactical, .308, 16.5”, Arken Optics EP5, Outlier chassis. Shoots great!

How do you like the outlier chassis? I've had mine on order since December but they are having problems with making them for the Tikkas

 

[MrSwede]

18.5"AI AW in 7,62x51.

 

[TacticalPlinker]

On my short list in 16.5" 6.5 Creed. With Berger 130's she'll be a hitter ....
Cadex 7STARS Covert

 

[fifdynutz]

Just finished this lil diddy. 16.5" pva 6 creed. Instantly became my favorite rifle

 

[RichS]

Can finally contribute....

Factory 16" threaded .308.

 

[Gtscotty]

Don’t tease, Post ‘em! Get that bad boy out and take some pictures. We want before and after!

Didn't get any pics before sending it off to Ecco machine for threading, but I'll post some up when it gets back.

 

[Leatherlunger]

AIAE MKIII
16.5” proof 1:10

 

[BuLLet]

Wow, gold balls!

AIAE MKIII
16.5” proof 1:10

 

[Leatherlunger]

I cracked the shitty plastic one and found an m6 thread solid brass one! Its ugly but i like the weight of it. Someday ill cerakote it

 

[kthomas]

I can finally participate in this thread!

Got an 18" benchmark chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor by TS Customs, in their contour equivalent to a 3B.

 

[wade2big]

I can finally participate in this thread!

Got an 18" benchmark chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor by TS Customs, in their contour equivalent to a 3B.

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Nice rifle. Which bipod is that?

 

[kthomas]

Nice rifle. Which bipod is that?

Thanks!

That's an OG Ckye-pod

 

[PBWalsh]

@kthomas

The 3B contour is such a nice midweight profile. Good looking rifle.

 

[Blue72]

My Manners CS2 finally showed up today! Looking forward to hitting the range soon.

Terminus Zeus QC
18” Bartlein 1:7.5 chambered in 6 Creed
TT Diamond
NF NX8 2.5-20 F1
Manners CS2 w/ mini chassis
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Can you tell me the overall length of this rifle with the stock fully collapsed is on this rifle?…..thanks

 

[MrSwede]

 

[Redfisher60]

223AI don't remember if its 18" or 20"

 

[stello1001]

Nice

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Nice nails Mr. Swede...

 

[BuLLet]

Nice

Nice nails Mr. Swede...

That's Mrs Swede on the rifle!

 

[Graywolf.260]

I’ll add more TRG shortie representation, my 308 trimmed to 18”

 

[dgheriani]

I can finally participate in this thread!

Got an 18" benchmark chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor by TS Customs, in their contour equivalent to a 3B.

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Nice rig, dude! I'm of the opinion that a shorty should be a folder but that's just me, haha. I'm curious to hear what kinda speed you get out of it? I'm getting a med palma done up as a 18" 6.5 creed as well. Kinda figuring on mid 2600s with H4350 and 140 ELDMs.

 

[mark5pt56]

Years ago I recall reading an article on how rifle powders were supposedly being developed for short barrels, more commonly becoming a norm. I don't remember specifics but doesn't seem to have taken place. While short barrels are cool and functional, without a silencer, loud and harder to shoot.
Anyone heard or know what powders are better for these 16-18" barrels? 6.5cm and .308

 

[kthomas]

Nice rig, dude! I'm of the opinion that a shorty should be a folder but that's just me, haha. I'm curious to hear what kinda speed you get out of it? I'm getting a med palma done up as a 18" 6.5 creed as well. Kinda figuring on mid 2600s with H4350 and 140 ELDMs.

Thanks!

I bought this barrel for hunting, this barreled action will sit in a KRG Bravo for hunting season. Was too poor to build a dedicated hunting rifle, so this is a compromise for now.

I do agree though, that short rifles and folding stocks/chassis go hand in hand. Would be cool to have a short "truck gun" setup one day in that configuration!

I'll have to get back to you on velocities. I went to the range last weekend, but the data I collected is a little suspect.

 

[dgheriani]

Thanks!

I bought this barrel for hunting, this barreled action will sit in a KRG Bravo for hunting season. Was too poor to build a dedicated hunting rifle, so this is a compromise for now.

I do agree though, that short rifles and folding stocks/chassis go hand in hand. Would be cool to have a short "truck gun" setup one day in that configuration!

I'll have to get back to you on velocities. I went to the range last weekend, but the data I collected is a little suspect.

My hunting rig for around here is an older Benchmark .308 med palma I had chopped to 20" in a folding HNT26. Makes for a nice compact package. I'm pretty sure I have folders on all my bolt guns save for my match rifles, haha.

 

[stello1001]

Years ago I recall reading an article on how rifle powders were supposedly being developed for short barrels, more commonly becoming a norm. I don't remember specifics but doesn't seem to have taken place. While short barrels are cool and functional, without a silencer, loud and harder to shoot.
Anyone heard or know what powders are better for these 16-18" barrels? 6.5cm and .308

Probably the same ones for a 22-26" barrel

 

[mark5pt56]

Probably the same ones for a 22-26" barrel

No, it was referencing shorter barrels like we see in AR SBR's and short bolts, 16-18 range which at the time was very odd to typically see

 

[Heffo]

No, it was referencing shorter barrels like we see in AR SBR's and short bolts, 16-18 range which at the time was very odd to typically see

Varget and H4350 work well in my 16” 6.5CM. Lean towards Varget ….39.2gr gives 2750fps shooting 123ELDMs.

 

[7mm-matt]

Been lurking around here for a bit, figured I'd post up my shorty Savage. 18" barrel .308 in a McMillan stock modified to fit PTG bottom metal and AICS mags.

 

[MlimA]

 

[srt-4_uk]

Now I can't wait to finish my anTi.
Need details, man. Caliber, length, weight.

 

[MlimA]

Now I can't wait to finish my anTi.
Need details, man. Caliber, length, weight.

anTi action
Badger m5 enhanced
16.5 proof sendero 1:7 6.5cm
Mesa precision altitude stock
TT special
Hawkins lr hybrid rings
Vortex razor lht 3-15x50
Dead air nomad ti/ plan b
5.6 lbs bare, around 9 w/ scope, silencer, atlas bipod.

You’ll love it man, awesome action for a short handy do it all hunting/ fun rig

 

[krumfola]

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Tell me about that stock

 

[MlimA]

Tell me about that stock

It’s a Mesa precision altitude. I believe ag composites makes it to their specs. It’s pretty dam lightweight at 25 oz for being full figured, and the guys at Mesa have been awesome to deal with too. Price isn’t crazy either. Hope that helps man.

 

[dzeke]

I've shared this rifle before but I've changed basically everything on it so i can't keep this from you!

Tikka T3x
17" X-caliber Carbon Fiber 6.5 Creedmoor
Grayboe Phoenix w/ my own paint job
Grayboe bottom metal
TBAC Ultra7 Gen II
Unknown Munitions Hunter Arca Rail
Vortex LHT 4.5-22
Sterk bolt handle

 

[SquarePizza]

I’ll add more TRG shortie representation, my 308 trimmed to 18”

I would love to see more of this rifle.

 

[INgunner54]

I've shared this rifle before but I've changed basically everything on it so i can't keep this from you!

Tikka T3x
17" X-caliber Carbon Fiber 6.5 Creedmoor
Grayboe Phoenix w/ my own paint job
Grayboe bottom metal
TBAC Ultra7 Gen II
Unknown Munitions Hunter Arca Rail
Vortex LHT 4.5-22
Sterk bolt handle

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Nice! Does the x-caliber barrel use a nut? How was the wait time from them?

 

[K80/6.5]

I've shared this rifle before but I've changed basically everything on it so i can't keep this from you!

Tikka T3x
17" X-caliber Carbon Fiber 6.5 Creedmoor
Grayboe Phoenix w/ my own paint job
Grayboe bottom metal
TBAC Ultra7 Gen II
Unknown Munitions Hunter Arca Rail
Vortex LHT 4.5-22
Sterk bolt handle

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What is the total weight? Nice build I’m looking for an 18in barrel for my tikka.

 

[dzeke]

Nice! Does the x-caliber barrel use a nut? How was the wait time from them?

It does, it is one of their tikka prefits. I used an IBI barrel nut specifically but there are plenty of other options. I believe it took 8 weeks, they had quoted me 10-12 weeks so I was pretty happy with that. I did not pay extra to expedite it.

 

[dzeke]

What is the total weight? Nice build I’m looking for an 18in barrel for my tikka.

Thanks! Total weight is 9lbs 1oz as it sits in the picture except without the mag. I don't think you'll be disappointed, I really like mine.

 

[evilsvt]

Super fun rig. 16” 6.5Grendel

 

[SkyScrapin]

Super fun rig. 16” 6.5Grendel View attachment 7898011

@evilsvt Sweet rig.
Did you ever get your 6 PRC running?

 

[Baron85]

Question for all these shorty 6mm guys. Does the extra powder capacity of a 6creed net more velocity over an equal length 6arc? 16-18”. Or is the extra powder just being blown out of the barrel? Maybe a more easily found combo would be 6.5 Grendel vs creed

 

[evilsvt]

@evilsvt Sweet rig.
Did you ever get your 6 PRC running

Tried a couple of lighter projectiles with faster powder to get the speed up, but accuracy was shit.

 

[SkyScrapin]

Tried a couple of lighter projectiles with faster powder to get the speed up, but accuracy was shit.

I had similar results with a different caliber. Go heavier with a fast powder and run it below light speed. You will get more complete burn and likely low SDs.

 

[evilsvt]

I had similar results with a different caliber. Go heavier with a fast powder and run it below light speed. You will get more complete burn and likely low SDs.

Will do, it’s a 1:9 so I can’t get into the 105 class but I do have some 95 I’ll try out.

I was hoping to break 4000 with the 70s but hit pressure at 3800 with ADG brass and 59gr H4350

 

[SolidCopper]

Bone stock Sig Cross 16” 308 with mini TBAC can and Mk5. View attachment 7743148

Love it. Any issues getting the supressor/muzzle device aligned properly? I have a Cross with a crooked mount and must tinker with it...

 

[acudaowner]

just a question is 18'' really a shorty when there are rifles with 8'' barrels ?

 

[Frankr]

Super fun rig. 16” 6.5Grendel View attachment 7898011

More specs and what do you mainly use it for?

Looks like an awesome hunting rig