New caliber itch, opinions needed
- Thread starter Islas82
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Have you been happy with your 25cm? What bullet are you shooting? How many rounds? What distances do you typically shoot?
I think the OP and I are on the same path and would like as much info as you can share to help us with our decision.
Thanks
I’ve been happy with mine. Have about 1500 rounds. I’m still working on my stash of blackjacks, should have enough to finish this barrel off. I’ve taken it to 1500 quit a few times. I use alpha brass, 42.5 grains H4350 gets me about 2975 FPS.
@Islas82
Alpha has 25 creedmoor srp brass in stock right now, if you are in need of brass.
alphamunitions.com
Alpha has 25 creedmoor srp brass in stock right now, if you are in need of brass.
25 Creedmoor SRP (Small Rifle Primer) | Alpha Munitions
-Primer pockets sized for small rifle primers -100 count boxes ship in custom Alpha Munitions plastic cases with perforated bi-layer foam for protection of cases and loaded ammunition -500 count...
alphamunitions.com
Yea! Mile high and bullet central have some as well, right now am struggling with barrel and dies. I reached out to a few places regarding barrels and currently hunting for the best price. Am entertaining the thought of going the 6.5 sizing die with the .282 bushing but still researching as to how well that works, apparently the Redding die and Forster seater are the best combo. Idk the 6GT support is looking pretty good rn@Islas82
Alpha has 25 creedmoor srp brass in stock right now, if you are in need of brass.
25 Creedmoor SRP (Small Rifle Primer) | Alpha Munitions
-Primer pockets sized for small rifle primers -100 count boxes ship in custom Alpha Munitions plastic cases with perforated bi-layer foam for protection of cases and loaded ammunition -500 count...
I also own a 6cm, and the main reason I'm going 25cm, is bullets. I have had a hard time finding Berger (what I prefer) 140 or 144 grain 6.5, and 105 or 109 grain 6mm bullets in stock recently. I know they come available occasionally but they fly off the shelf so fast. But the Berger 133 and 135 grain 25 cal bullets seem to be much more readily available.Yea! Mile high and bullet central have some as well, right now am struggling with barrel and dies. I reached out to a few places regarding barrels and currently hunting for the best price. Am entertaining the thought of going the 6.5 sizing die with the .282 bushing but still researching as to how well that works, apparently the Redding die and Forster seater are the best combo. Idk the 6GT support is looking pretty good rn
Just my 2 cents....
So preferred barrels has a pretty sweet deal on expedited barrels right now, cheaper than anywhere else. I have used their barrels before and had no issues. The offer a 25cm BJ chamber am guessing BJ stands for black jack bullets, do you guys think that would be an issue if using different projectiles?
But seriously, I’d ask them. If they are throated short, it could be an issue…probably wouldn’t be since hybrids tend to be fairly jump-insensitive. But it’s worth asking what they think or can tell you about how that throat length might relate to the bullet you intend to use.
7mm SAW from West Texas Ordnance. Same powder as 6mm CM and 6.5 CM reat people and support the shooting sports as well.
https://westtexordnance.com/7mm-saw/
Ask for Clayton.
https://westtexordnance.com/7mm-saw/
Ask for Clayton.
This was their response
So it seems like it would work just fine. Am still deciding and researching, lots of people love the cartridge but most seem to agree that the lack of bullets options as well as other market support is a turn off so am cautious right now.
Yeah, you're probably right...
Once I decided I wanted to try a 25cm, I ordered a barrel. I went ahead and bought 3k berger 135's. So I have enough for this barrel.
I'm looking forward to trying it...
