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Final Build Decision (6.5-06 ai vs .280 ai)
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1334472" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>Both of the cartridges you are considering really are at their best in 26" barrels or longer. You could go with a fluted Bartlein 3b without adding substantial weight to your setup.</p><p></p><p>Because you mention that the primary purpose of the rifle is deer and antelope to 600 yards, the 6.5, with the 147 ELD-M as the flagship bullet, seems like a better fit.</p><p></p><p>However, if you just can't live with a barrel longer than 24", the 280 AI and heavier bullets is the better option.</p><p></p><p>With either chambering, going with anything less than 24" is a waste of potential. If you want a short barrel, go with a smaller capacity case or something based on a short mag.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1334472, member: 22069"] Both of the cartridges you are considering really are at their best in 26" barrels or longer. You could go with a fluted Bartlein 3b without adding substantial weight to your setup. Because you mention that the primary purpose of the rifle is deer and antelope to 600 yards, the 6.5, with the 147 ELD-M as the flagship bullet, seems like a better fit. However, if you just can't live with a barrel longer than 24", the 280 AI and heavier bullets is the better option. With either chambering, going with anything less than 24" is a waste of potential. If you want a short barrel, go with a smaller capacity case or something based on a short mag. [/QUOTE]
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