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Old 10-15-2009 | 05:13 PM
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Default centerfire "20"inch barrel yea or na

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 ?
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Old 10-15-2009 | 05:31 PM
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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.
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Old 10-16-2009 | 10:22 AM
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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..
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Old 10-16-2009 | 10:48 AM
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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.
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Old 10-16-2009 | 06:09 PM
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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
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Old 10-16-2009 | 08:31 PM
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Ballisatics are normally quoted by shooting from a 24" barrel
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Old 10-17-2009 | 01:55 AM
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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.
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Old 10-17-2009 | 08:28 AM
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The good thing about a shorter barrel,its lighter,easier to carry in thick brush,the bad side its LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 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
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