I can understand that! Heavy bullet factory ammo from a 16" must be running 2650-2750?I don’t handload unfortunately. I’ve got 3 kiddos under age 4, so time is at a premium right now.
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I can understand that! Heavy bullet factory ammo from a 16" must be running 2650-2750?I don’t handload unfortunately. I’ve got 3 kiddos under age 4, so time is at a premium right now.
I’m using a Bartlein 6CM barrel on my RokStok’d Tikka you’ve seen pics of and it’s been rock solid with Hornady factory 108s and 105s. I’d use them again in a heartbeat. It’s a hammerHow are Bartlein stainless barrels these days? Been 10+ years since I shot one and they were my go to back in the day.
I used a McGowen on a Tikka 7SAUM that shot really well recently.
Question wasn’t to me, but I normally order two barrels when I order them for each gun.How many rounds are you going to shoot a year?
I know if it was my one gun I’d be buying a new 6 creed barrel by fall, while a 6.5 creed may last 2
Question wasn’t to me, but I normally order two barrels when I order them for each gun.
What round count are you seeing from 6 Creed barrels on average? I’m just curious is all.
A state requirement for minimum diameter wouldn’t really be what determines that decision for me..Love your idea and love short barrels.
Get the 223 first then. Shoot it and hunt with it and only go to the 6 or 6.5 once you actually have a hunt in a state that requires it.
For my own edification, why would elevation play into that decision?My plan this year is to use my .223 for everything but depending on the hunt parameters, shot distances, and elevation I’ll be stepping up to a 6mm or 6.5mm when needed.
It’s more so a combination of elevation and temperature and obviously wind factoring in, but as an example…For my own edification, why would elevation play into that decision?
More of density altitude consideration VS elevation. But 99% of the time DA goes up as altitude goes up.For my own edification, why would elevation play into that decision?
It’s noticeable. Spotting closer shots with heavier recoiling cartridges is primarily a function of technique and stock design.Is the recoil encrease of the 6.5 enough to not spot shots that you would've with a 6?
Do you have any experience with the rokstok?It’s noticeable. Spotting closer shots with heavier recoiling cartridges is primarily a function of technique and stock design.
-J
Spotting shots is more about the shooting position, technique, and how “zoomed in” your scope is. Obviously recoil (has a ton to do with overall gun weight as well) goes up with increase in bullet size/weight in most cases.Is the recoil encrease of the 6.5 enough to not spot shots that you would've with a 6?
Yes, shot back to back with several other stocks and chassis at S2HU. It takes about one class of cartridge off the reticle jump.Do you have any experience with the rokstok?
Is the recoil encrease of the 6.5 enough to not spot shots that you would've with a 6?
I don’t have my Rokstock, and I’m faaaaar from one of the better shooters on this site. So take this with a grain of salt.Is the recoil encrease of the 6.5 enough to not spot shots that you would've with a 6?
I can confirm that with thousands of rounds through the Rokstock, generally speaking, it does take about one full cartridge class off the reticle jump. I stated this early on in the big Rokstock thread when I first got the stock a few months ago and started practicing with it. This still holds true for me.Yes, shot back to back with several other stocks and chassis at S2HU. It takes about one class of cartridge off the reticle jump.
MXG is right that zoom range also has an outsized impact on shot spotting.
-J
Is the recoil encrease of the 6.5 enough to not spot shots that you would've with a 6?
Been looking into this, I wonder if the 95 grn sst’s shoot well out of your average tikka .243?My opinion, is if you already have a reloading setup is to buy 243 tikka with a fast twist and shoot the barrel out in a year or two and replace with 6CM barrel(or even a factory 243 takeoff). If you make the switch you’re only out a sizing die really. The powder and bullets are the same. Factory ammo is plenty avalible for both, but you’ll either have to reload or buy premium ammo(like UM) to get the 108s in a 243.
I’m not sure why they wouldn’t. Before I pulled my 10 twist it shot well with fusions, federal Berger, and hand loaded 95 NBTsBeen looking into this, I wonder if the 95 grn sst’s shoot well out of your average tikka .243?