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Okay guys I'm fixing to throw together a 6.5/300wsm this weekend. I have a mag. bolt face 110 action and a 20" shilen barrel that I had on a m700 for about 40 rounds. The barrel was chamber in 260 but theres plenty of shank left to rethread and rechamber. I'm thinking I want a 20" barrel and shoot the 120 ttsx. Im looking to build a lightweight deer rifle. These are not "optimum" components but I think it will come together nice and fit my niche as everything I have now is longer barreled and heavier. I'm doing away with the barrel nut (just dont' like the way they look). Also gonna vent the wood stock alot and cut some weight there. I woundering about muzzle blast from the 20" barrel, any experience with it in mag caliber on short barrels. Thanks.
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As long as you're happy with it, have at it. I'd pass based on muzzle blast alone. 
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Yeah the muzzle blast is what I'm worried about
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For deer, ID not put up with the muzzle blast and recoil from a 6.5/300 WSM. I'd go 7-08 and be done with it.
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Yeah the muzzle blast is what I'm worried about I peruse GB on occasion and every once in awhile I stumble across one that induces contemplation; "why would someone do that?" If what you're proposing was listed, it would be a perfect example of the above. 
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Yeah the muzzle blast is what I'm worried about I peruse GB on occasion and every once in awhile I stumble across one that induces contemplation; "why would someone do that?" If what you're proposing was listed, it would be a perfect example of the above. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This
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For a lightweight deer rifle, I'd stay with a .260 in 6.5 cal. A 6.5/300 WSM seems like way too much noise and recoil in a light rifle...and for deer. Sell the m700 barrel and buy a custom Savage barrel for your 110. If it's a long action, build a 6.5 Swede.
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I had a 260 with an 18in barrel. It went down the road in large part due to the muzzle blast. I can't see what you want to do as being any better and probably will be much worse.
Also, I don't know about ballistics on the 6.5-300WSM but are you really going to gain much over the 260 with a barrel that short? Seems to me that you would need at least a 24in barrel to burn all that extra powder.
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Tinkering with rifles is never a waste of time, as it provides entertainment. That would be like saying going fishing is a waste of time.
However, it could very easily be a waste of money.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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I wondering about muzzle blast from the 20" barrel, any experience with it in mag caliber on short barrels. Thanks. I've shot some shorter barreled guns. Balance is what I notice more than muzzle blast. If it balances well as is, don't touch it. If it would balance better with a shorter barrel, then cut it--but only to the point that it balances well. I don't fret muzzle blast from a straight up barrel, but a muzzle brake? That's a whole 'nuther animal entirely. Good luck!
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I heard they now make these things called 'suppressors'....
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Sell all and buy a Weatherby 20" carbine in 7/08 or 6.5Creed if you can get it, or similar in a Tikka T3. I would also consider the new shorty Kimber in Creed. Too much powder, too little bbl for my ears. Keep it simple  Above will get you what you want.
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I've got a HS Precision (Pro Hunter Lightweight) model chambered in a .270 WSM w/a 22" barrel. Shooting 73 grains of Magpro with a 140 gr TSX. When I shoot it, it almost seems if the world is erupting around me, while somebody hits you in the shoulder with a bat AND shooting a flame thrower all at the same time. It is a killing machine, and it was my first rifle so I didn't know the difference. Oh ya, I've only been scoped a couple of times .
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Okay guys I'm fixing to throw together a 6.5/300wsm this weekend. I have a mag. bolt face 110 action and a 20" shilen barrel that I had on a m700 for about 40 rounds. The barrel was chamber in 260 but theres plenty of shank left to rethread and rechamber. I'm thinking I want a 20" barrel and shoot the 120 ttsx. Im looking to build a lightweight deer rifle. These are not "optimum" components but I think it will come together nice and fit my niche as everything I have now is longer barreled and heavier. I'm doing away with the barrel nut (just dont' like the way they look). Also gonna vent the wood stock alot and cut some weight there. I woundering about muzzle blast from the 20" barrel, any experience with it in mag caliber on short barrels. Thanks. I'd not go above 260 case capacity in a 18-19" 6.5mm barrel. No way I'd do WSM.
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Okay guys I'm fixing to throw together a 6.5/300wsm this weekend. I have a mag. bolt face 110 action and a 20" shilen barrel that I had on a m700 for about 40 rounds. The barrel was chamber in 260 but theres plenty of shank left to rethread and rechamber. I'm thinking I want a 20" barrel and shoot the 120 ttsx. Im looking to build a lightweight deer rifle. These are not "optimum" components but I think it will come together nice and fit my niche as everything I have now is longer barreled and heavier. I'm doing away with the barrel nut (just dont' like the way they look). Also gonna vent the wood stock alot and cut some weight there. I woundering about muzzle blast from the 20" barrel, any experience with it in mag caliber on short barrels. Thanks. Yes, you are wasting your time.
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6.5-300 WSM, aka the 6.5 Leopard.
Have one built by Bo Clerke.
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You could blow out both ears AND set a brush fire all at the same time. You would be wasting a lot of powder for nothing.
You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it.
A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck.
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Seems like lots of folks will always tell a guy why he should not do sumpin’. So, a couple of thoughts! TANSTAAFL - There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. Education costs. Only you can decide whether it’s a waste of your time. ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/Blades/IMG_0030.2_zpsihdezocz.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/latestgunstuff/66ad95ab-5480-40e2-962f-bb92fbbfb06b_zps6ec92820.jpg) 6.5-300 WSM, Smithed by the late Bo Clerke of Raton New Mexico. Accurized Winchester CRF action, 26" Broughton Barrel, 1 in 8: twist, Bansner stock. It flat luv's the 140 gr. Sierra Spitzers. I don't push the limits on any of my reloading. Accuracy trumps velocity in my book. 100 yds. ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/group%20pix/IMG_0210_zpsa0bc9268.jpg) 200 yds. ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/group%20pix/IMG_0202_zps698067da.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/latestgunstuff/IMG_25172_zpsd4f44927.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/hoglets/IMG_11381_zps82c00409.jpg) It's a thumper! Course you could always buy a 6.5 Creedmoor in a Ruger American Predator and play it cheap and safe. JAPPFT, GWB
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Seems like lots of folks will always tell a guy why he should not do sumpin’. So, a couple of thoughts! TANSTAAFL - There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. Education costs. Only you can decide whether it’s a waste of your time. 6.5-300 WSM, Smithed by the late Bo Clerke of Raton New Mexico. Accurized Winchester CRF action, 26" Broughton Barrel, 1 in 8: twist, Bansner stock. It flat luv's the 140 gr. Sierra Spitzers. I don't push the limits on any of my reloading. Accuracy trumps velocity in my book. 100 yds. 200 yds. It's a thumper! Course you could always buy a 6.5 Creedmoor in a Ruger American Predator and play it cheap and safe. JAPPFT, GWB Nice rifle. Now cut the barrel down to 20" and get back to us. Just sayin... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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