6.5 Creedmoore Barrel lenghts

[vet2260]

Hi was wondering what length to get a Barrel for a target/benchrest rifle for out to 600-1000 yd rifle was going to do this last year but things came up ie wife lol have a .308 in 22 inch but was wondering others opinions were on the length..

[Rob01]

The 6.5 Creedmoor was developed around a 28" barrel. My first rifle in 2008 had a 28" and I liked the length as I could get good velocity and not have to push the rounds hard. I still use it for the most part. My current barrels are a 27" and a 28" and I have another 28" that I just sent to get threaded and chambered. I am getting 2880fps from Factory Hornady 140 ELD ammo and my handloads are 2850fps and with the new 147 ELD-M with it's .697 BC I am at 2825fps. For a target rifle I would recommend nothing shorter than 26". I run my rifles in PRS matches and have no problem getting them around through obstacles.

[homefrontsniper]

What he said ^^^

[vet2260]

Ok Thanks I have enough info now to go ahead and order one for what I am wanting to do