I'm lining up a trade for one of these in 6.5, a Gen 2. This is my first post, longtime lurker.
- I am thinking of cutting the barrel on it once I get it to 16 or 18 inches. I realize this is sacrilege to lots of people. Context below:
- A big reason I am trading my 700 in 6.5 with a 22 inch barrel is weight and size (medium palma)
- I really want the folding stock, and the adjustment is appealing as well. I also want the longer fore end, and barrel swap capability.
- I have an Omega in NFA jail, hoping to get it in October, purchased in January.
- I finished the Mammoth Sniper Challenge this year in the tough man division. Weight is a premium, and there were many stages with difficult and unstable positions. I feel that a compact rifle would be handier all around and lighter. The number of shots I took over 1K vs the handiness...I would pick handiness. Planning to shoot again at Mammoth 2018.
- I would also hunt with this rifle. Reference above comments on handiness
- Scope will be a Vortex 5-25 PST Gen II. I pre ordered one, should be coming any day now.
- Ammo is ELD 140gr, working on getting into reloading.
Questions:
- What velocity can I expect from a 16 vs an 18 inch?
- What am I really giving up vs the 22 inches I have now?
- What gains can I expect from a suppressor? (i.e. will a suppressed 16 inch be the same MV as an unsuppressed 18 inch?)
- How much of the 6.5's effectiveness results from muzzle velocity as opposed to BC and external ballistics? Does it still buck wind and drop less compared to 308, even with a lower velocity (I think this will be
2500-2600 fps from a 16-18 inch).
Thanks in advance,
Bryant