lancetkenyon

Did some testing at 200 today. So far, so good. I can get the 140s up to 2856, with only 54 rounds down the barrel so far. I did not find max, but I bet I am fairly close @ 43.5gr. I think I hit max at 44.0 in the last barrel. I resized about 300 pieces, and bumped the shoulders back .002" more than the first chamber. They feed/chamber very smoothly now. A couple groups at 200 today.

Sounds like either trigger or cocking piece issue to me. When you try it without the safety, does it dimple the primer, light a light strike?

I have now seen a couple bulls already starting new growth.

BLM land?

Still praying. Keep us informed. Bumping it up reminds us to keep up the prayers.

Copy. Thanks Tim.

They were an easy 3050 in my other barrel. And that was not max.

Man, if I didn't already have almost everything there, I would buy that in a heartbeat. Great deal for all that equipment.

My 6CM Proof barrel sped up 56fps once it broke in. From 3051 to 3107fps average. My .280AI Proof barrel sped up 52fps once it broke in. From 2924fps to 2976fps average. If my 6.5SLR Proof barrel speeds up about the same, I will be very happy. 2717fps average today for my light loads. The hunting loads were 2787fps average for 6 shots. Maybe go to 2770 and 2840? That would be plenty for hunting with the 140 HVLD.

Looks like I am only losing about 85 fps with the brand new barrel. Hopefully gain some of it back once it breaks in too. From 2800 w. 28" barrel to 2717 w. 22" barrel. Still have my 140 HVLD hunting loads to shoot, and a 127 LRX load that was 3050fps with the 28" barrel. If it were a little calmer, and the target frame wasn't moving so much, I think it would be well under 1/2 MOA. Right now, I am shooting about 1.2" @ 200 yards with it. Hoping the winds die a bit.

Heading to the range this morning.....I am bringing the 6.5SLR along to check my old light target loads and see how the new rifle likes them during sight-in.

Beauty!

Were there powerlines over the den? Just wondering, BC, Nobull, I thought I saw some....

That is totally awesome. And way bigger that the first photo seems to represent. Looks like it grew right along the side of the skull.

Haha! I saw iPhone 4S and thought someone bumped a 3 year old thread!

Yeah, you are going to love it. Did you go low .92" or medium 1.0" rings?

That is what I was originally expecting. But, I read an article about barrel lengrh vs. Velocity in a 6.5CM, so I am unsure what to expect now. Going from 27" to 22" did not lose much more than 30fps. https://rifleshooter.com/2016/02/6-5-creedmoor-effect-of-barrel-length-on-velocity-cutting-up-a-creedmoor/

Not my "super light build". Just wanted to shave some weight from the 15.5# boat anchor it was since the barrel was done. Losing 5# and 6" of barrel length will sure make it nicer to carry now. My 6.5SS I am accumulating parts for will be lighter. Hoping around 9-9.5# all in. My .280AI is my "light" rifle at 8lbs 13oz. I have shot a lot of true lightweights. I will add 2# and a lot more forgiving platform any day....until I draw a sheep tag.

Yep! Still NOTHING! Jerk....

OK. A month to the day, and that was with waiting on a custom stencil for the barrel engraving, I picked up the 6.5SLR. I lost more than the 4lbs I hoped to. I actually lost 5lbs 1oz after all was completed. From 15lbs 9oz scoped to 10lbs 8oz scoped. Scale was bouncing between 10lbs 7oz and 10lbs 8oz. A couple quick photos after slapping the scope on and boresighting. I will hopefully get some better outdoor photos this weekend if I get caught up on reloading. I didn't do the bolt handle skeletonizing after all. But I think it turned out amazing. Feels like the new chamber is about .001" shorter than the old one. Pretty good, as the previously FL sized cases still fit and you can just barely feel the bolt close stiffer. A fired case will not close, but I didn't muscle it. So I will set my die about .001" deeper and go to town on FL sizing the 200 or so fired cases I have. I will test my other loaded rounds to see how the new barrel likes them and go from there. About 250 still loaded up. 100 @ 140 HVLD full power hunting loads, 100 @ 140 HVLD light target loads, and 50 @ full power 127 LRX hunting loads. I am anxious to see how much speed has changed by taking off 6" of barrel length. Phx Custom Rifles did another great job.

Very nice work. I have two Cedar chests. Keep most of my camo in them throughout the year.

I went down last week to go over Cerakote color with Brad. We got it real close, and he tweaked it just a bit and sprayed and baked a test sample. Not sure of the final ratios, but it is a mixture of approximately 80% Copper Bown, 15% Gold, 5% S&W Red. It actually has a hint of metallic in it when seen in the sun. Badass. Action, barrel metal/brake, bolt handle, bolt shroud will be copper. Bottom metal, bolt body, Picatinny rail will be armor black.

I think that bitch cheated on the dad....just saying.