centerfire "20"inch barrel yea or na

javeline · 10-15-2009, 05:13 PM

ive always wanted to own a 6mm remington & i finaly found 1 for a descent price problem is it has a 20 inch barrel & i keep getting different opinions about the all around performance all i want it for is for white tails no furthur than 200 yards its a 6mm rem 700 bdl for 549.00 yea or na ?

Centaur 1 · 10-15-2009, 05:31 PM

If it's what you want then get it. A couple of inches of barrel length shouldn't make a big difference under 200 yards.

cjwink · 10-16-2009, 10:22 AM

Most of my bolt actions guns are all 20" barrels or shorter.. I have a Remington Mohawk 6mm, a Ruger Compact, a Remington Model 7 and they all shoot great.. The Ruger actually has 16.5" barrel and it is the better shooter..

Dan480Man · 10-16-2009, 10:48 AM

Ive got a 20" 30-06 model 70 Winchester. A "carbine" they called it.
Its a great balancing easy carrying gun.
Feels more like a '94 winchester than a bolt gun.
One of my favorite rifles.
Muzzle blast is noticable.

javeline · 10-16-2009, 06:09 PM

well boys i lost out, went back to buy that gun today & someone snagged it i knew it wasnt gonna last oh well lessoned learned but thanks for yalls input

Sheridan · 10-16-2009, 08:31 PM

Ballisatics are normally quoted by shooting from a 24" barrel

Swampdog · 10-17-2009, 01:55 AM

Just a thought ,But maybe you could find a .243 that suited you as far as feel and barrel length?Then if it is possible and /or probable ream the chamber out a little to make the 6 mm? Maybe some of the smarter guy's on here could give you a better idea on whether it is cost effective or not.

13pointjomc · 10-17-2009, 08:28 AM

The good thing about a shorter barrel,its lighter,easier to carry in thick brush,the bad side its LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!

javeline · 10-17-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampdog

Just a thought ,But maybe you could find a .243 that suited you as far as feel and barrel length?Then if it is possible and /or probable ream the chamber out a little to make the 6 mm? Maybe some of the smarter guy's on here could give you a better idea on whether it is cost effective or not.

awesome advice, i never would have thought of that thanks for the good advice, im gonna call some local gun shops to get some more info