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First build questions
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Buck Fever
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For 2-300 yards and working out of a short barrel, 6.8 SPC II might be something to look at if you can get that bolt face. I have box ammo loaded with Barnes solids and that stuff works.
I don't know anything about 6XC but I imagine boxed hunting ammo is harder to find.
If you have to go with a standard bolt face, 308 isn't exotic but it will fit, you can get box ammo with non lead bullets and 308 will let you expand the range a bit.
The only reason against it might be bullet cost if you are reloading but I haven't priced 6mm vs 6.8mm vs 308 Barnes bullets.
7mm08 might be very good too.
I know 308 is a pretty good short barrel option but if you reduce the bore you might end up essentially wasting powder.
I don't know anything about 6XC but I imagine boxed hunting ammo is harder to find.
If you have to go with a standard bolt face, 308 isn't exotic but it will fit, you can get box ammo with non lead bullets and 308 will let you expand the range a bit.
The only reason against it might be bullet cost if you are reloading but I haven't priced 6mm vs 6.8mm vs 308 Barnes bullets.
7mm08 might be very good too.
I know 308 is a pretty good short barrel option but if you reduce the bore you might end up essentially wasting powder.
Is that a factory or built cannon?
Guessing any short action. I know it will be for a 700SA footprint. Best thing to do is to contact them.
