Quote Originally Posted by ammowaster View Post
When I look at the equipment list for the bigger matches I rarely see short barrels on there. Pick a 26-28" varmint contour barrel in the caliber of your choice and rock it. The 260 will work fine as will 6.5 creedmoor or 6.5x47 Lapua. I would probably go creedmoor just because the brass seems to be a lot easier to find and not very expensive.

Only Hornady makes brass for the Creedmore. Known to have soft brass in the primer pocket area. The 6.5X47 brass is made by Lapua. Big difference there.