Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

[RugerSlinger]

I just picked up a 6.5 Creedmore with a 28” 8tw barrel, off another member here. It is built on a Stiller Tac 30 and set in an AI 2.0 chassis. I haven't even received the gun yet and already want to change a few things.

First off I have already talked to my smith and I am thinking about having the barrel set back to 22” and rechambered in 260 Rem. I already have a 260 he built me, so he said he could rechamber it with the same reamer and set the headspace the same so I can use the ammo for both of the guns interchangeably. I don't want to have to start reloading for another cartridge. I am not concerned with the the ammo part but is there any reason I should keep it a Creemore. I dont really shoot more than 600 yds as I don't have access to a longer range right now.

The next thing is, I don't really like the look of the AI chassis, I know a lot of people like them but I am really looking at getting another Manners T4A or a T5A with mini-chassis. Has anyone shot both the T5 and the AI? I could live with the look of the AI if it handles well.

I am really just looking for options. I am open to suggestions also.

Thanks

 

[PRDRIVER]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

I would rechamber to a .260 so you do not have to load for an new caliber.

 

[komifornian]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

You already have a 260! Keep the 6.5CM it's fantastic. That's my .02

 

[RugerSlinger]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You already have a 260! Keep the 6.5CM it's fantastic. That's my .02</div></div>
What does the 6.5CM do that the 260 can't? I don't want to have to reload another caliber just for the sake of having another caliber. I understand I can use all the same components except brass but I still have to buy brass and dies. So now I'll be set back another $300 when I can spend 150 to have it rechambered and spend 150 on another 500 bullets to shoot.

 

[RugerSlinger]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

Another thing is, my 260 is a 28" barrel and I was really looking for a shorter barrel rifle. So I will have to spend another $100 to cut down the barrel and rethread it for the brake.

 

[komifornian]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

I'd base my descion on how much your smith is going to charge you to re-chamber and all of the other work. I'd just shoot CM until the barrel was shot out and then re-chamber in 260 if that's what you really want. Make sense?

 

[bohem]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

Cut it down to a 22.5" 6.5CM and rock out with the factory bb's for a little while (140 Amax particularly).

Then you have a stash of brass to work on reloading with. Start with the load on the back of the box.

Same powder and bullets you need for the 260, just a round that fits better in the mags, does everything else the same and has easier to find, high performance factory ammo.

 

[Bass Ackwardz]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

I just went through this same kind of thing. I went with chambering in another 260 so I didnt have to reload for yet another caliber. I suggest you shoot the stock before you decide you dont like it. Then, if you dont, sell it and buy a Manners. I have quite a few Manners, but not a T5. I have shot Short-bus' T5A and it was ok, but would take some getting used to because I am not a thumbhole stock guy.

Bill

 

[RugerSlinger]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: komifornian</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd base my descion on how much your smith is going to charge you to re-chamber and all of the other work. I'd just shoot CM until the barrel was shot out and then re-chamber in 260 if that's what you really want. Make sense?</div></div>
Not really because he is only gonna charge me 150 and I would have to buy all the brass or ammo and the dies so over $300. Then I would get a new barrel and rechamber it to 260 and be left with all the stuff for the 6.5CM and then sell it at a loss.

 

[Lucks]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

Sounds like something I'd do.... buy a 6.5 Creed in an AICS when what I really wanted was a .260 in a Manners T5!

 

[Mike]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

Just rechamber it and be done. However know that just because the chambers were cut with the same reamer, doesn't necessarily mean you will get the same performance/accuracy out of both rifles, especially with a 6" length difference. It will be close, and may both work well, but may not be mirror images of each other.

 

[RugerSlinger]

Re: Rechamber 6.5 creedmore to 260 Rem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just rechamber it and be done. However know that just because the chambers were cut with the same reamer, doesn't necessarily mean you will get the same performance/accuracy out of both rifles, especially with a 6" length difference. It will be close, and may both work well, but may not be mirror images of each other.</div></div>
I understand this. It should be close enough for the shooting I do. I can always have specific loads for each rifle for matches and just have the other ammo for plinking at the range.