“Short” Barrels, why not?

[luke moffat]

What powder are you using to get that velocity?

RL-16.

Same load in my dads 24” barrel gets just over 3k FPS with 135s

 

[ResearchinStuff]

RL-16

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to have my creed cut right now

 

[luke moffat]

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to grace my creed cut right now

No idea. I’ve only loaded RL-16 and RL-26 in my 6.5 CMs but a lot of rounds with each powder. It does well. I’m sure H4350 wouldn’t be a slouch.

 

[ElPollo]

RL-16.

Same load in my dads 24” barrel gets just over 3k FPS with 135s

I figured. Do you see much temp sensitivity?

 

[tak]

What's it do with h4350? Trying to decide how short to have my creed cut right now

If it's any help, I get 2665 with Hornady Factory 140 ELDMs in my 20" proof. I wouldn't want it any shorter.

 

[SOIHUNT]

18” barrel 6.5 Prc shooting suppressed 2941 fps. my elk from this year.

 

[Wingnut]

18” barrel 6.5 Prc shooting suppressed 2941 fps. my elk from this year.

What bullet/load? Thanks and nice bull!

 

[SBR Sarge]

I’m a short distance midwest hunter.

I hunt with SBRs. 9 inch 300 Blackout, and 13 inch 6mm ARC and 350 Legend.

I also hunt almost exclusively suppressed. The SBR-length barrel plus the suppressor is still a manageable, maneuverable tool.

For me, as long as I can put my bullet on target with enough velocity to perform as needed, extra barrel length is an extra encumbrance.

 

[rostkowski]

I recently switched over to a SBR bolt 8.6 and I have been very happy with it, under 34" OAL with suppressor.