6 br barrel length
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Peakeyp628a
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I hope you are ok? A 6br is an amazing calibre I would realistically go for a barrel length that you are comfortable moving around; I would not go too long because it will be cumbersome when you are hunting. I would go for 20 - 22in. Also Yew Tree do a good NLA bullet do a 6mm. This is why I would go for a longer barrel so you keep some speed so you would get bullet expansion.
Mine is 30” - it’s by no means a woodland stalking rifle 
As others have said, 1:8 twist required for the bullet weights you refer to, especially if you’re going NLA.
I’d say 20-22” would be a good length.
Good to see someone else going for such an under recognised cartridge - the furthest fallow I’ve ever shot out on the fields was with my 6mmBR, there were two of them & they were a bit of a drag as it was winter wheat & I couldn’t drive on it.
As others have said, 1:8 twist required for the bullet weights you refer to, especially if you’re going NLA.
I’d say 20-22” would be a good length.
Good to see someone else going for such an under recognised cartridge - the furthest fallow I’ve ever shot out on the fields was with my 6mmBR, there were two of them & they were a bit of a drag as it was winter wheat & I couldn’t drive on it.
MTheaded but happy
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Didn't RPA produce a 16" woodland stalker , seem to recall it getting criticism for not meeting the requirements for large deer in 243 ?
Neddle
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6.5 here for the big boys
Eiretilady
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My br has a 26" pipe on it. Heavier bullets run well in a 7.5 twist but be mindful you will loose velocity with a short barrel. Shortest I personally have seen is 22 and it was way slower than mine. 24" would be a good compromise
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