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Final Build Decision (6.5-06 ai vs .280 ai)
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<blockquote data-quote="Monttrap04" data-source="post: 1334337" data-attributes="member: 85796"><p>I have a blueprinted Rem 700 LA/bottom metal with a standard bolt face and a McMillan HTG edge fill stock sitting in my gun room right now. I have decided on fluted Bartlein 2b. I was pretty set on a 6.5-06 AI to shoot 130-140s but am now kicking around the .280 ackley shooting 140s-160s. I am looking for some persuasion one way or the other.</p><p></p><p>My main focus for this rifle will be as a lighter weight, lighter recoiling rifle for big game. This will primarily be used for deer/antelope hunting but lots of the places I hunt deer offer an occasional chance at an elk. On dedicated elk hunts I will probably just continue to take something .30 cal or larger.</p><p></p><p>A few considerations:</p><p></p><p>1) I don't like long barrels. 24" is max for me and prefer 22-23"</p><p>2) I don't mind forming brass and working with one-off type cartridges. I have a good quantity of suitable brass for either.</p><p>3) I don't plan to shoot game much past 600 but would like to ring steel at 1000. </p><p>4) I don't need one rifle that will do everything. </p><p>5) I am not interested in anything other than these two options.</p><p>6) Recoil is a consideration but not over overall performance.</p><p></p><p>Any input is appreciated. </p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monttrap04, post: 1334337, member: 85796"] I have a blueprinted Rem 700 LA/bottom metal with a standard bolt face and a McMillan HTG edge fill stock sitting in my gun room right now. I have decided on fluted Bartlein 2b. I was pretty set on a 6.5-06 AI to shoot 130-140s but am now kicking around the .280 ackley shooting 140s-160s. I am looking for some persuasion one way or the other. My main focus for this rifle will be as a lighter weight, lighter recoiling rifle for big game. This will primarily be used for deer/antelope hunting but lots of the places I hunt deer offer an occasional chance at an elk. On dedicated elk hunts I will probably just continue to take something .30 cal or larger. A few considerations: 1) I don't like long barrels. 24" is max for me and prefer 22-23" 2) I don't mind forming brass and working with one-off type cartridges. I have a good quantity of suitable brass for either. 3) I don't plan to shoot game much past 600 but would like to ring steel at 1000. 4) I don't need one rifle that will do everything. 5) I am not interested in anything other than these two options. 6) Recoil is a consideration but not over overall performance. Any input is appreciated. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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