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Taking suggestions on barrel length for a XP in 6.5 Creedmoor. --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | ||
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15 inch on a center grip for hunting,18 inch on a rear grip for punching paper or just shooting off a bench.. ------------------------------ The Wind is your Friend,,,RIGHT... Cayle | |||
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What will the intended use be? That will help with giving you a better answer  -Mike | |||
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Sorry guys a hunting pistol center grip. --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | |||
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I personally like 17"-18" before the brake. Just what works for me.  Sonny veteran USMC NRA life member NAHC life member | |||
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My xp is a 15"+ the brake. Works great for me | |||
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15"-18" is the I'd personally want the barrel length to be. Regards, Rog (Buttermilk421) | |||
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Hunting what types of big game (max distances), and how far do you want to shoot for practice and giggles?
Ernie (xphunter) "The Un-Tactical" WY-SHOT 2022 June 20-22 | |||
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Deer, pronghorn, and caribou. Out to about 400 yards. --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | |||
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A 15" or longer should work for all of that. Ernie (xphunter) "The Un-Tactical" WY-SHOT 2022 June 20-22 | |||
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Not intended to be off topic...but I have an Encore 15" 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x32..what distance might that be good for as long and keep keep it steady...lol | |||
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What is the twist rate of the barrel, what bullet are you using,and what is your muzzle velocity? Ernie (xphunter) "The Un-Tactical" WY-SHOT 2022 June 20-22 | |||
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I would like to use bullet weights around 140 grains. So I would also like a to know a twist rate you would recommend. Ernie I would love to know what twist rate you have on some of yours. --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | |||
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I would go with 7.5 to 8 twist. I have 8T on most of mine. 7.5T sure wouldn't hurt, especially if you decide to play further some day Ernie (xphunter) "The Un-Tactical" WY-SHOT 2022 June 20-22 | |||
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I agree with Ernie, dont go slower than 8T Aaron | |||
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Thanks for the help guys! --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | |||
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I'm really happy with the velocity that I'm getting out of a 15" barrel, the creed seems to be a very efficient cartridge. Glenn ------------------------------ “Evil, unchecked, is the prelude to genocide. - Anonymous” ― Joel C. Rosenberg, The Auschwitz Escape | |||
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Good to know thanks. You know guys 400 yards is pushing it for me. I can't see farther than that. Lol I have some good info to go off of now. Thanks to all!!! --------------------------------- Veteran and NRA Life Member | |||
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I'm in love with my 15 incher, no brake. Based on my own experience with the Accubond in other calibers and some info on this site I settled on the 130 grain Accubond. | |||
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Can't go wrong with the AB Ernie (xphunter) "The Un-Tactical" WY-SHOT 2022 June 20-22 | |||
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