Mine is a variation on this theme. There is no good unsupressed cartridge… but, if you have unusual configured rifle like an over/under combo, I could see some firearms wouldn’t be conducive to suppression.
I’m not disagreeing at all. I guess my question is if I cut a barrel down, that would benefit greatly from a longer barrel, is there a better option to start with. Not saying it’s true, but as an example…..280ai. At what point in cutting it down would I have been better off just going with a 7-08. Or am I wrong in my thinking.
A 6 creed is near the top of my list, but I’m leaning a bit more towards the 25 creed
Pick the bullet you want, pick the barrel length you want and then pick a cartridge that meet your velocity needs with your chosen bullet.
Thanks. That helps, tho I’m gonna stay away from the magnums anyway.
100% do the 25 creed. I love my 25 SST and the Berger 133.
I’ll probably use the 135 eld option or the Berger. I’ve got a 25-06 that I like, but the 10 twist sucks
Do you build it on a long or short action. I know the creeds are short action generally, but is there a benefit to using a long. Probably gonna be a tikka action so it’s not a huge deal either way.
It really isn't a thing where you get a benefit between cartridge sizes with the same caliber. All cartridges typically lose about 25-30 FPS per inch between 18-28 inches. So, if you start with a 24" 7-08 and 7mm rem mag, they will both lose about the same speed at the same rate.
Short action, cause the bullets are shorter than the 6.5 creed, so no mag issues. The 6.5 creed case was designed to take the longer bullets in the short action.
I’d suggest one change to that. Figure out your realistic max hunting range and make sure the bullet you are using is moving fast enough to reliably open up or fragment at that range.
Guess that’s what I was looking for. Thanks for the explanation.
Currently, 200 yards. So basically anything would, from the 223 and up.
I wasn't trying to recommend a magnum at all, just trying to show how I go about deciding. Good luck man.
Realistically any caliber choice will get it done in this range. Go with the .223 for low recoil & economical practice. Most importantly, get that suppressor ordered. In ~8 months, you’ll be glad you did.
Something more than a .223 inside 200 yards, a creed is more than you need.
My biggest draw to the 223 is I have more than enough components to load for one other than the tmk or eldm I want to shoot. With the others I’d need to source brass and possibly powder. Things change if I step up to cm family.
