Jesseleeg

28-30 may help some, but I've found 22-24 to be sufficient enough from my experience. I'm not going to claim to be an expert though, I just really enjoy shooting. I had concidered doing a 22 inch myself. 24 just has been stuck in my head for whatever reason. I have had countless amounts of people tell me I need a Kreiger level Barrel as well, yet I'm on a budget with this gun, and I'm still going to be purchasing a scope for it, which buying a Kreiger would limit me drastically. I feel the money would be better spent on a great scope.

You are correct, I checked last night while I was exhausted. Posted the page where I thought I saw it. It's 140 grain. My mistake on the ammo costs. I do however still remain firm on my build plan. Thank you for pointing that out.

Yes I plan to shoot competitively. I was using the Federal as an example in comparison to the federal 140 grain, but the federal will be what I use to zero my rifle as its the cheaper end for 150 grain. I don't plan on using a heavy long long barrel for hunting, as that would be impractical.

Also for the magazine question. If a larger 308 fits, why would a smaller round not? I'm not sure if I'm understanding the question correctly. It's still a 6.5 mm compared to a 7.62 mm.

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/category/ammunition/rifle/65-creedmoor.do The federal ammo 150 grain 6.5 Creedmoor ammo top right is cheaper than any of the 140 grains on the page. Any competition I've ever bared witness to, guys are using long barrels. I specifically said I didn't want Kreiger because of the price. With good accuracy, paying the price for one is unnecessary. Long story short, I can't afford a Kreiger.

I'll compare their pricing to the x-caliber. Anything to not pay for a Kreiger. May be nice barrels, but Kreiger pricing kills the deal for me. Thanks for the suggestion.

That would be a great article if I was running lesser grain. With a 1:7 twist, I'll be using the newer 150 grain rounds. (Oddly the new 150 grain rounds are cheaper). I'll check x caliber. Kreiger can do one, but they are so pricey. Thanks for the feedback.

I began my build Friday as parts came in. I was going back and forth between going with a 308 build, or a 6.5 Creedmoor. After researching and researching, then test firing with a friend his two ar-10s, I'm pretty decided on doing a 6.5 and a 308 both. I have every part for the 308 picked out, I am struggling to find a 24 inch 1:7 twist 6.5 Creedmoor barrel anywhere due to Google new but horrible algorithm. The old keyword and putting specifics in quotations no longer works as effective as it used to. I'm not sure if I can get any help on this website, but I figured I would try an ar10 specific forum board for help. I'm looking to push this rifle to the absolute max. I want 1000+ yds for my range.