Barrel lenth question

[phillip61]

I have narrowed my caliber choice down to a .260 for my 1000yd + rifle. I will be running a 1:8 twist shooting 130gr. VLD. I'm down to barrel length. This rifle will only be used for 1000yd + shooting. Any suggestions on barrel length would be great.

 

[Dogtown]

I think 24-26" is the sweet spot for shooting heavier 6.5mm bullets at distance.

 

[phillip61]

what contour works best for 1000yds +.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Mine is 28 heavy varmint contour

 

[Sharp Shooter]

If you purchase the quick load program it would help you pick the optimal barrel length based on your load. I shoot 42 grains of h4350@ 2937

 

[Danco411]

I have a 26" 1:8 twist Criteion on order. Plan to shoot the 140 A-Maxes. My weeks of research say 26" is ideal.

 

[phillip61]

I have a 26" 1:8 twist Criteion on order. Plan to shoot the 140 A-Maxes. My weeks of research say 26" is ideal.

What range do you plan on shooting?

 

[Dogtown]

I've taken my 26" 1:8.5 twist 6.5x47L to 1250m with 136 Scenars, which is right around their supersonic limit. The 130 Berger is no slouch either, though the extra mass in the heavier bullets will help at distance.

 

[GlockBlock]

Barrel lenth question

All the reading i've done 26" seems to be the go to length in .260REM. Knowing that, I am still going 24" on mine and will live with the sacrifice of velocity for the lighter weight and increased maneuverability in the field. I may add a SureFire brake which will get me to nearly 26" effective length.