What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

[libertyman777]

I'm thinking pretty hard about buying a CG-63 converting it to a scoped rifle. Most have 29" barrels installed but I'm not sure if this is for a complete burn or for a longer sight radius as these were made for 300m matches. Any ideas?

Paul

 

[Hawk45]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

Found this with a google search on "snipershide 6.5x55 barrel length"

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=990514

 

[stealthgoat]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

I have several CG/63's.
My opinion is also that the longer 29" barrel was better for iron sights, and not so much for additional velocity.

Regards,

 

[nashlaw]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

I have a Howa with a 20" Krieger. Not sure what the velocity is, but it shoots bitty groups.

 

[libertyman777]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

Thanks for the input. Looks like 23-24" seems to be the agreed upon standard. I had a 63 once for a short time. Had to sell it and have wanted another since the day it left.

Best,

Paul

 

[EventHorizon]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

Ask Jamie.Beck how long his TacOps 6.5X55 is.

 

[JWV]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

I read from several people on accurate shooter that 28 inches was optimum, so that is what I put on my rifle.

 

[ranger1183]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

Yeah, the CG's are very nice rifles for the money. Wish I had one.

 

[stealthgoat]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

I love the CG/63 but I can't find them cheap anymore.

And if you drill & tap a collectable CG/63 for modern scope then you really are hurting the collector value.

My opinion is you could build a nice CG/63 'clone' out of a M96 donor action, target barrel, and a CG/63 (or CG/80) stock for much less. If you are not going to use swede irons then the job is easier, just drill & tap...

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EventHorizon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ask Jamie.Beck how long his TacOps 6.5X55 is. </div></div>

It's 24"

Jamie

 

[libertyman777]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stealthgoat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love the CG/63 but I can't find them cheap anymore.

And if you drill & tap a collectable CG/63 for modern scope then you really are hurting the collector value.

My opinion is you could build a nice CG/63 'clone' out of a M96 donor action, target barrel, and a CG/63 (or CG/80) stock for much less. If you are not going to use swede irons then the job is easier, just drill & tap... </div></div>

I agree. There are some out there that have already had this done to them and that's what I'm planning to buy.

 

[libertyman777]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beck.jamie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EventHorizon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ask Jamie.Beck how long his TacOps 6.5X55 is. </div></div>

It's 24"

Jamie </div></div>

Very nice. I'll bet she'll shoot. What twist? Rem 700 action?

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: libertyman777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. I'll bet she'll shoot. What twist? Rem 700 action? </div></div>

The twist is 8.5 and yes it is built on Rem 700LA.

Jamie

 

[6XC]

Re: What is the optimum barrel length for 6.5x55 ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: libertyman777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Most have 29" barrels installed but I'm not sure if this is for a complete burn or for a longer sight radius as these were made for 300m matches. Any ideas?
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As far as I know 6.5x55 match rifles with 29" barrels are mostly used for "field shooting" (Swedish: fältskytte) for distances up to, and sometimes beyond, 600 meters. 6.5x55 rifles used for 300m matches usually have 26" barrels.

My Sauer 200 STR has a 26" barrel and I am quite happy with its performance. It has a muzzle velocity of 2890 fps with Norma Diamond Line Fält (Field) ammunition. (The same ammunition is supposed to have a MV of 2950 fps with 29" barrels)