Thread: New ultra lite bush build - your thoughts?

Originally Posted by Scott Cowan

Yes if I was going custom barrel I’d not choose 308. Just that the new howas only come in 6.5creedmoor and 308 and I want a short barrel so thought 308 would better suit that

I've got a 16 inch creedmoor. Factory 129 Interlocks are going 2600, and factory 143 eldx 2530 ish. Both kill deer super well even at those speeds. Can squeeze an extra 100fps out of each with reloads but the factory shit kills so well I haven't bothered loading. The 143 will carry velocity out to 400 no drama
Even starting at the more sedate speed.

It's a kimber hunter with goop removed, dpt muzzle forward, and vx3 1.75 - 6 about 2.7kg all up so nice to carry and no drama to shoot. Hops around a bit on a bipod but recoil is comfy as and can spot shots no problem shooting over a pack.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

I've got a 16 inch creedmoor. Factory 129 Interlocks are going 2600, and factory 143 eldx 2530 ish. Both kill deer super well even at those speeds. Can squeeze an extra 100fps out of each with reloads but the factory shit kills so well I haven't bothered loading. The 143 will carry velocity out to 400 no drama
Even starting at the more sedate speed.

It's a kimber hunter with goop removed, dpt muzzle forward, and vx3 1.75 - 6 about 2.7kg all up so nice to carry and no drama to shoot. Hops around a bit on a bipod but recoil is comfy as and can spot shots no problem shooting over a pack.

That’s a good weight, good speed too. The 6.5 creedmoor is my other option