I would run a 6.5-06 Ackley. Running just over 3200fps with a 27" barrel and a 140 berger. Well under 1/2moa accuracy, standard bolt face, cheap brass, and low recoil. Not sure what barrel life will be yet. Of the ones I have built, most of them are strictly hunting rifles, so they will probably last quite awhile. Mine gets put through the test alot though, and I am keeping a log of how many rounds.
***Whoops, just noticed he wanted a short action. I would probably run a 6.5x47L or a straight 260. Pretty close to the same ballistically, one is cheaper to shoot than the other.
Last edited by TMR; 06/17/10.
