Thinking of a Beanland build in 6.5 for longer range. What specs would you recommend. I dont want it to cumbersome where it will only be used at range. Want dual purpose for hunting and long range. I hunt mostly forest and mountain range so I prefer shorter barrels 18" to 22" Weight no more than 10lbs. Any suggestions on stock design and twist rate ect.

What is long range to you?

1200 yards range. Hunting is 500 yards max....usually under 200 yards.

6.5x55, 260, 6.5CM, 6.5-06, 6.5-280, 6.5x300Win, 6.5PRC, 6.5GAP, 6.5Sherman, 6.5-300WBY, throw an AI version in of any of them and have at it.

And there are plenty more.

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John

I tried that and thought it might be a good idea. Never again! a Hunting rifle is just that, a long range target rig is just that. But I pack my rifle hunting all day and don't shoot from elevated forts. Beanland will certainly build you a great rifle.

Going to do a 6.5 creedmoor build. Mcmillan Tactical Hunter Stock, Bighorn Origin Action, Bartlein 3b at 22 inches, triggertech trigger. Any suggestions on twist rate and scope.

Sounds like a wicked build. 7 to a 8 twist should handle just about all of the Bullets out there now. I’d just pick the twist for whatever Bullet you plan to use.

Thanks Beretzs!

My favorite for what you’re describing.

700
1-8” Sporter take off in .260
McM Hunter
PTG dbm
TT special

That’s a lunker of a cow. What Bullet do you use in that rifle?

147 eld’s go 2,725 in the 22” bbl with RL26.

Nice. Same load I use in my Tikka. One of them boring loads that just does exactly what it’s told everytime.

Holy Schit, you actually own a camera?

You actually killed a pig and a cow?

Congratulations?

Nice higgs!

Thanks Esox.

It goes a bit over 9 lbs.

3b is a awefully heavy contour, a 2b in 6.5 is going to be plenty stiff with plenty of weight, you may want to rethink your weight with a 3b!

Thanks ackleyfan,

A little weight is ok. I will check into it though to make sure it isnt benchrest heavy?

What was the distance on the elk? Nice looking rig.

Not very far.

Haha what a retard! Can't tell a cow from a bull.

agreed 3b is overkill.2b if going bartlein.

Nice pic of a nice bull!

Thanks Takman.

I split the difference with a Bartlein #3. No regrets...

John

3 should be heavy enough.

8” twist will stabilize up to the 147gr ELDs no problem. Haven’t tried the 150gr MK or the 154gr Berger yet, but Berger lists 8” minimum and Sierra recommends 7.5”.

I’ve not found any current long range hunting scope I like better than the 3-12 Bushnell LRTSi.

John

Thanks Hondo,

I won't be using anything heavier than a 147 in it. Thank you for the scope recommendation as well.