Correct - why get a cartridge that by design is supposed to have a long barrel and send a 140g bullet north of 3k fps. In my mind, it doesn't add up. I get why someone may want to reduce barrel length but the reality is, 4 inches of barrel weigh an extra sod all if weight is the concern.
Just remembered….Secrets of the Houston Warehouse….might be worth revisiting?
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I think it was something Ed. Bewsher wrote recently about one of his rifles that shot very well but he would have the barrel shortened if he was sure the accuracy wouldn’t be compromised.
A very interesting read on that experimentA handy test for anyone who's intested
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market. The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent exter…
I know it's always personal preference but can I ask why you don't like a 6.5 for fox? Just curious
Too loopy, too heavier bullets bouncing around in the dark - fast, flat and frangiable for me at night
Weight isn’t the issue. Length is.
Interesting. You obviously shooting at a fair distance then.
Simple maths. So you can have a short barrel and still have the velocity you want for the distance you need.
It’s not really though, is it.
Each to their own, just my preference. Lighter bullets definately bleed energy after first impact than heavier bullets. And deer bullets pass through foxes more than deer. I like to have separate foxing and stalking setups, optimised with suitable projectiles, and properly zeroed. Yes you can have multiple Zero’s and modern tech has changed the game, but separate setups for me is the way i like to do it. Heavier bullets for deer, lighter bullets for fox. Just the way i do it, other ways are available but i see them as a compromise.
A loopy trajectory might matter if you miss your intended target.
I remember the days years ago if you said you had shot deer much past 300, admin would ban you because it’s a stalking forumI use a 20" 6.5CM with 143ELDX or 140ELDM. This yearling shot at 614m had a very similar exit wound to the other shot at around 15m. With a 24" one could go out even further?? BC values of the ELDM or X are really good and retains Energy well.
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We did a day's testing and documentation of comparing stainless T3 CTR 20" 308 vs blued T3 Lite 20" 308. Result was CTR 0.23MOA, Lite 0.35 MOA using Factory Sako 168 Match ammo. Only ammo we tried in the Lite. I'g go Lite if mod is being used.
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Why?
