6CM barrel length recommendations

[Hnthrdr]

This is Rokslide, all people think about is where their bullet hits 1800fps and think they are good to go.

Guys really ought to look at the wind number as much as terminal range. When 1mph of wind is moving your bullet more than a tenth you really should think about what your doing shooting that far

Facts! Which is why really short barrels make a lot of sense… unless you are forced to use “non toxic” projectiles then the longer barrels make more sense

 

[CJ31]

16” with an OG6-S is the way…

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With a current Alaska safe hunting (wet) load of 116 TMKs, the gun maintains 1,800 FPS past 800 yards.

Thank you. that puts me well beyond my shooting capabilities. Appreciate the response!

 

[mother_plucker]

2011fps with 16” at 600 yards. 108eldm factory loads

Whats your muzzle velocity, and are you ahnd loading?

 

[Shaymos94]

Whats your muzzle velocity, and are you ahnd loading?

2849. Those are factory Hornady eld M loads.

 

[cuerro viejo]

18” 109eldm @ 2905 and 108eldm are 2890

 

[smarcus]

16.5 Inch Proof CF barrel with Omega gets me 2757 with Prime 107SMK's.

 

[mother_plucker]

2849. Those are factory Hornady eld M loads.

Nice, I am hoping this Proof barrel speeds up a little.

 

[cobrad]

I am in the process of having a 6CM built with intentions of putting it in a Rokstock lite. I don't reload so would be shooting factory ammo or purchasing through UM to get the 116TMK. is there any advantage of choosing an 18" barrel over a 16"? I will have a dedicated suppressor and considering the OG6s vs using my current TBAC Dominus. (also open to suggestions/recommendations on the suppressor choice)

My current comfortable range for hunting is inside 400 yards but if I can improve my skill set my goal would be to have effective terminal ballistics to 600 yards eventually.

Any input would be appreciated. Thank you in advance

I use a 26” 7.5 twist barrel for heavy bullets. I’m old school and want to maximize velocity.