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6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!

February 22, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market.  The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent external ballistics of .264″ diameter bullets […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760

October 5, 2015 Bill Marr 0

6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760 The Sierra 142 grain MatchKing is a popular bullet for 6,5mm shooters.  According to Sierra, the 142 grain SMK has a sectional […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor reloading: Effects of cartridge overall length (OAL) on 142 gr Sierra MatchKing

September 7, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I’ve had great luck with the 142 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) in my custom rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.  A few posts I’ve read on various forums reported exceptional accuracy with short cartridge lengths placing […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor 142 Sierra MatchKing (SMK) H4350 Load Development

August 6, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I worked up some loads for my custom 6.5 Creedmoor precision rifle with a 22″ barrel using Sierra’s 142 Grain MatchKing (SMK) HPBT and Hodgdon H4350 powder.     According to Sierra, the 142 grain […]

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Remington 700 sheared screw removal

Gunsmithing
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6.5 Grendel Review: 18″ Special Purpose Rifle

Cartridge Selection
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223 Remington/5.56mm NATO Barrel length versus Velocity- Short Barrels- 6 to 14 inches

Barrel length
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GRS Berserk stock review

Accessories
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Bolt action rifle muzzle brake installation: Installing a Surefire MB762SSAL/RE

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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
Why not 308? The battle between 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x47 Lapua, 260 Rem, 243 Win, 6BR, 6x47 Lapua, and 6 Creedmoor
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Shooting the USMC Pistol Qualification: Combat Pistol Program (CPP)
7.62x39 mm Russian: Effect of barrel length on muzzle velocity
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
Rifle bedding: How to bed a match rifle

Remington 870 barrel work: remove rifle sights, cut and crown

Does size matter? Custom Remington 700 16.5″ 300 Winchester Magnum follow up

MDT ESS Carbon Fiber Forend

Sling swivel stud installation


 

 

 

 

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300 AAC Blackout Review (300 BLK Review)

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Turning a sporter contour rifle barrel from a blank

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Changing the rear sight blade on a Smith and Wesson revolver

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Building a Custom Ruger American Rifle

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Wilson Combat’s Tactical Rail Interface, Modular (T.R.I.M.) Review

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Muzzle Brake Installation on a Precision Rifle: Timing and Installing an OPS R3E2C

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Installing a Mini Red Dot Mounting Plate on a Smith and Wesson Revolver (586/686)

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Countouring a Rifle Barrel Blank

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Building a 9mm Bolt Action Rifle

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 4: Threading and chambering the barrel and brake installation

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