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I am currently planning a custom build to be done over the winter.The rifle will be used for target shooting at the local range out to 500m,perhaps on a coyote hunt,and maybe even for pronghorn.I am thinking a Surgeon,Stiller,or Barnard action,a Mcmillan stock,likely an A-5,and a premium barrel,perhaps another Kreiger.I have not yet decided on a chambering,at this time,I am considering the 6mmBR,243win,and 260rem.Which chambering would you pick for this rifle?Who would you be considering to build such a rifle?So far,I am considering Alberta Tactical Rifle,but I am open to suggestions.
 
Since you are hunting, 260Rem or 6.5 Creedmore. Throat for the 120/123/130gr class of bullets. The 140gr Amax will also fit. The 139gr Scenar will be tight. The 140gr Bergers may not but not a biggie given the game you are after.

This assumes you are using the standard 2.8" bottom metal and mags.

Can also offer you match barrels from Shilen and McGowen. Jewell and Timney triggers.

Since you are looking at a pretty pricey/high end rig, Robertson makes some ubber nice stocks and their tactical styles are comparable to any.

Ian is a great guy to deal with too and on this forum. I think he handles Barnard, Tru Flyte stuff?

Jerry
 
I'd go 260. With a 120gr NBT @ 3000 fps, it'll reach out and kill antelope as far as you should be shooting at one with a rifle.
 
6.5X47 Lapua is now the go-to calibre for World Championship 300m shooting, having just shot 600/600 and will do fine for your intended purpose. Many will also wisely recommend 6mmBR, a beautifully accurate and efficient round and lots of components.
 
The primary use will be for informal target shooting at the range at 500 m or less,so accuracy past 500m is not a high priority.Barrel life is a concern,and I would hope that good accuracy to 2500 rounds or so are possible.Brass quality and availability are also a concern,and I would rather not get into fireforming again.
 
For what you specify you ned to seriously consider the 6mmBR. Top quality components are readily available from Lapua and accuracy inside 500m is very hard to beat. Low recoil and a long barrel life are also pluses.
 
I have a 6.5X47 Lapua being built at *** on a surgeon and a krieger barrel. The .260Ai would have been my second choice and the creedmoor is third for me.
 
I am running a 260 Rem Ackley Improved. It is chambered in a 30" Shilen 1-8 prefit barrel. I use 123 gr Lapua Scenars just over 3100 fps and have shot as far as a mile with them. I love it. Little recoil, accurate and fast.
 
stubblejumper said:
The primary use will be for informal target shooting at the range at 500 m or less,so accuracy past 500m is not a high priority.Barrel life is a concern,and I would hope that good accuracy to 2500 rounds or so are possible.Brass quality and availability are also a concern,and I would rather not get into fireforming again.
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those criteria kick the argument in favor of the 6.5x47 over the 260 or 6.5x55
 
stubblejumper said:
The primary use will be for informal target shooting at the range at 500 m or less,so accuracy past 500m is not a high priority.Barrel life is a concern,and I would hope that good accuracy to 2500 rounds or so are possible.Brass quality and availability are also a concern,and I would rather not get into fireforming again.
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Sounds like you are in 6br teritory
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It is looking more and more like either the 6mmBR or the 6.5x47 Lapua would best suit my purposes.Lapua provides brass for both,and both seem to be at their best at the medium yardages.I have done some research,but can anyone provide some real life experiences concerning the barrel life of either?
 
I cannot believe guys are suggesting anything but the 6mmbr to you. They must not have ever owned one. The 6mmbr is the easiest to load for. The Lapua brass will damn near outlast you. There is a huge selection of bullets that are cheaper than 6.5mm bullets. It has very little recoil. The barrel will last you more than 2500 rounds and best of all it iss inherently one of the most accurate cartridges.
 
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