16-18 inch shorty rifles

[shooter65]

Took the new 16.5" PVA 6.5 Creedmoor to the range today to zero at 100 and shoot some groups. Factory ammo was Norma 130 match and Nosler 140 Ballistic Tips. Started with 130s 5 rounds to zero. 10 shot group at 100 yards shots 6 to 15. (After round 6 was fired, raised elevation up 2 clicks. Then fired 9 more)

Then fired 1 full box 20 rounds of 140 BT at 100. ( black target/ red bull)

Factory 700,
Timney
BC hook stock bedded.
Vortex 5-20x50

Ready for deer season!

 

[CStroud]

I'm glad to see your barrel shoots well. I'm patiently awaiting a PVA 16.5" 6.5 creed as well. I requested the Prime chamber, hopefully it's a shooter.

 

[shooter65]

I'm glad to see your barrel shoots well. I'm patiently awaiting a PVA 16.5" 6.5 creed as well. I requested the Prime chamber, hopefully it's a shooter.

Thanks. One thing no one can argue, PVA barrels shoot. I am sure you will be very satisfied as well.
I ordered a 22'' during the Dog Days of Summer.

 

[cwatson308]

.224 Valkyrie! It’s a sweet shooter. That round sounds so good through my 30cal can!

 

[CStroud]

.224 Valkyrie! It’s a sweet shooter. That round sounds so good through my 30cal can!

Very nice rig. How do you like the cheek piece on the Manners? I really want a compact stock/folder for my next build.

 

[AMG04]

Cheaper plinking rifle. Ruger Precision with 16.5 inch 6.5 Creedmoor and Athlon Ares BTR.

 

[cwatson308]

Very nice rig. How do you like the cheek piece on the Manners? I really want a compact stock/folder for my next build.

I've got a 6.5 creed in the same build without the cheek piece and ill be adding one soon. its better with it for sure

 

[eyekahn]

Got bit by the shorty bug also.

Just picked up a WTO switch lug build so had my local smith shop one of the Proof 6.5CM barrels to 16.5. Will update with pics once it’s all back together.

 

[bab029]

Good looking rig. Where did you get the stock? I've been looking for one just like it to go on a 26" 308 I have.

Thanks! I found the stock on eBay. Not sure on the brand, but it feels like actual walnut. It shoots pretty good for a factory Remington rifle, especially considering it was my first bedding job. I’m totally happy with how it turned out. Handy, handsome, accurate, and pretty darn quiet. It’s a peach to shoot off a game changer.

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

Has anyone chopped a 3006 down to 18" ?
It's not exactly my first choice but I have a Tikka 6mm creed match rifle with a prefit setup.
I pulled the factory 3006 barrel and now I'm thinking I could cut it down and run a TB ultra 7 for a lightweight out to 700 yard deer and elk rifle.

It'd take me 10 minutes to switch back and forth between barrels
I hunt a mix of heavy timber where a fast shot without ear pro is pretty common, but long shots across clear cuts are also very likely.

My first thought was to remove my 25" 6.5 SAUM barrel (it's fluted so cant chop it) and replace it with a 20", If I could run a 147 or a 156 at 2900 I think it'd be the way to go.. The only problem is it's a ridiculously awesome ultralight LR elk rifle as it is, I'd hate to ruin a good thing

 

[jhopkins]

What color is the chassis? I want this color on my rifle.

Bighorn TL3 with 16 inch 308 Bartlein by Altus(Core).
MPA chassis. TT diamond. Hellfire break.
NF NX8 scope

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[man32ahan]

What color is the chassis? I want this color on my rifle.

Tungsten chassis.
Everything else cerakoted elite concrete.

 

[BallisticPrimate]

Nothing particularly fancy. Tikkas chopped short.

 

[jwood1284]

 

[RichS]

Nothing particularly fancy. Tikkas chopped short.

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Those are slick!

 

[shooter65]

Good looking shorties

 

[JamieD]

My hew hunting rig in 6.5 Creed,
Bat Action, Accurizing Chamber Extension, Proof Barrel finished at 18.5" and thunderbeast ultra 7.
7pounds 13oz without optics and mag

JamieD
www.wolfprecision.net

 

[shooter65]

 

[eyekahn]

16.5” 6.5CM AX Chassis. WTO Switch Lug. Build in progress. Everything fits in this small Pelican and can be assembled in just a minute with a T25 Torx and 4mm Allen

 

[SniperEnvy]

16.5” 6.5CM AX Chassis. WTO Switch Lug. Build in progress. Everything fits in this small Pelican and can be assembled in just a minute with a T25 Torx and 4mm Allen View attachment 7151037

Wow I want to do that! Was the WTO easy to install or did you have a gunsmith install it?

 

[DJ 480]

Bighorn TL3 with 16 inch 308 Bartlein by Altus(Core).
MPA chassis. TT diamond. Hellfire break.
NF NX8 scope

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any idea the weight on it? good looking gun!

 

[jbuck88]

16.5” 6.5CM AX Chassis. WTO Switch Lug. Build in progress. Everything fits in this small Pelican and can be assembled in just a minute with a T25 Torx and 4mm Allen View attachment 7151037

Probably be a little bit faster if you left the scope mounted in the rings.

 

[eyekahn]

Probably be a little bit faster if you left the scope mounted in the rings.

Very true. But don’t have it yet. Waiting on that and waiting on the action to come back from SAC. Was just making sure all the large items fit.

 

[eyekahn]

Wow I want to do that! Was the WTO easy to install or did you have a gunsmith install it?

Bought it with the lug. All it does is replace your standard recoil lug. Look them up. Obviously you’ll need a new barrel and the pins to be install on your action to accept the lug.

 

[man32ahan]

any idea the weight on it? good looking gun!

I can weigh in a few days. It’s solid. But balances perfect. It’s my LEO sniper rifle.

 

[blbennett1288]

Old pics, but 16.5” .308 bbl. I need to get some updated pictures

 

[eyekahn]

 

[Johnnybrah]

DMR,llc built R700
18” Bartlein Med Palma 6.5CM
XLR evolution and APA little bastard

 

[Dogsniper]

 

[Hennig]

16” 223AI 1:7 IBI barrel.

Such a fun little plinker.

 

[sid]

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Details?

 

[Dogsniper]

Details?

223 Ackley
1-8 hv bartlien 16”
Manners t2a
Trued rem 700

 

[sid]

223 Ackley
1-8 hv bartlien 16”
Manners t2a
Trued rem 700

I love it!

 

[perttime]

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16” 223AI 1:7 IBI barrel.

Such a fun little plinker.

More details?
To me, the trigger group has a Sako TRG look to it, but not quite???

 

[Hennig]

More details?
To me, the trigger group has a Sako TRG look to it, but not quite???

Ultimatum U300 action
Triggertech Special
KRG Bravo
PMR rings
Diamondback Tactical 6-24

My little budget plinker ?

 

[Jgunner]

My fix and my unfinished tikka. It needs a paint job.

fix is 18” fluted barrel
Tikka is 17” x-caliber fluted
Both in 6.5cm.

 

[CStroud]

I can finally add to this thread again! I always try to keep at least one short/handy rifle in the safe.

Specs are:

Impact 737r
PVA 16.5" Heavy Palma in 6.5 creed
Manners PRS1 in Core Highlands camo
Dead Air Sandman Ti
Kahles 318i
14.8 lbs as pictured.

 

[eyekahn]

I can finally add to this thread again! I always try to keep at least one short/handy rifle in the safe.

Specs are:

Impact 737r
PVA 16.5" Heavy Palma in 6.5 creed
Manners PRS1 in Core Highlands camo
Dead Air Sandman Ti
Kahles 318i
14.8 lbs as pictured.

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Looks so good!

 

[BallisticPrimate]

Tikka 17.5' .308, Manners T3, Bushnell LRTSi. 10.6lb as pictured

 

[shooter65]

Manners T5A
PVA 16.5" 6.5 Creedmoor
PVA Jet Blast
Vortex 5-25x50
Timney
700

 

[Dogsniper]

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15 consecutive shots. 75 amax 25.5 gr. Varget

 

[Jgunner]

Finally hit the range. Bout 30 pills down its throat and grouping very well. Phoenix custom rifles does good work!

 

[HolyCity73]

So it’s actually 19”
The brake ads a bit.
Gradous 6.5 Creedmoor shooting 140 grain accubonds.
3 @ 100

 

[Johnnybrah]

I can finally add to this thread again! I always try to keep at least one short/handy rifle in the safe.

Specs are:

Impact 737r
PVA 16.5" Heavy Palma in 6.5 creed
Manners PRS1 in Core Highlands camo
Dead Air Sandman Ti
Kahles 318i
14.8 lbs as pictured.

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Huge fan of this look! Well done

 

[drglock]

I look forward to your data. The 75gr v-max is excellent fox medicine here in the U.K.

Never could get the 75gr Vmax’s to shoot under 1/2 but the 80gr Nosler BT’s are looking good. Still have 85gr Vmax’s and 95gr VLDH’s to play with.

 

[amedeo1227]

.224 Valkyrie! It’s a sweet shooter. That round sounds so good through my 30cal can!

That is one sexy rifle! More details, please.

 

[wade2big]

So it’s actually 19”
The brake ads a bit.
Gradous 6.5 Creedmoor shooting 140 grain accubonds.
3 @ 100

Which stock is this?

 

[CStroud]

Which stock is this?

Looks like a Manners EH2

 

[SniperEnvy]

For those with folding stocks, curious what case you are using for transport? Looking for something compact and discreet.

 

[wade2big]

For those with folding stocks, curious what case you are using for transport? Looking for something compact and discreet.

Tennis racket case would work.