Quick background first - I have a Tikka T3 in 6.5x55 for the last 5 or 6 years - I keep threatening to have it rebarelled. I use it for deer (Sika mainly) usually out to 200 yards but have shot further in the right conditions - wouldn't consider anything over 300 yards.
I'm set on the 6.5 as it has never failed me so no interest in hearing about the .270 etc.
Due to some of the most draconian gun laws in the world we're not allowed to reload so I use the following - won't be changing from these either -
Nosler BST 120 gr
http://www.norma.cc/en/Products/Hunting/65x55-Swedish-Mauser/Nosler-BST/
I always shoot with a moderator and would like to try a 20" barrel in a slightly heavier profile than stock. Bit more compact and might improve balance.
How will the 2" less affect performance? Any opinions on what twist rate would suit etc. would be great.
I'm set on the 6.5 as it has never failed me so no interest in hearing about the .270 etc.
Due to some of the most draconian gun laws in the world we're not allowed to reload so I use the following - won't be changing from these either -
Nosler BST 120 gr
http://www.norma.cc/en/Products/Hunting/65x55-Swedish-Mauser/Nosler-BST/
I always shoot with a moderator and would like to try a 20" barrel in a slightly heavier profile than stock. Bit more compact and might improve balance.
How will the 2" less affect performance? Any opinions on what twist rate would suit etc. would be great.