Short bolt action builds 16-18"

I couldn't pass on this little X-Bolt 308, put it in a McSwirly and it's a ton of fun to shoot. I haven't had time to get out and do any calling, but as soon as it cools down here, I will get after the pigs and yotes.

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I had a Rem 600 in 308 with an 18" barrel and just couldn't get used to it. next got a Mod 660 in 308 with a 20" barrel and it was good to go for a lot of years. Don't know that the 2" of barrel really made much difference but the 660 handled a lot better for me. Everything I have today on a 308 case has a 22" barrel and those on long actions a 24" barrel. Just seem to work better for me. Oh, my 6.5x55 is a mod 70 with a 22" barrel love it!
 
Well a few weeks ago finally got my last suppressor. No more sharing cans between rifles like a peasant. Great thing about rifles with 16" barrels and folding stocks, just take the suppressor off while youre hiking between stands abd the rifle fits right in your pack.
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16" 1:8 223 carbine and a yhm fatcat can. Wrecked his evening. My only daylight yote. I think that is my semi ar-15, I do have a 16" side charger with the gas tube removed making it a pa legal big game rig.
 

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Slagiatt said:
Well a few weeks ago finally got my last suppressor. No more sharing cans between rifles like a peasant. Great thing about rifles with 16" barrels and folding stocks, just take the suppressor off while youre hiking between stands abd the rifle fits right in your pack. View attachment 11464View attachment 11465
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What chassis are those? I really want a folding stock bolt gun.

Ive got a Savage Target action with a 30" 260AI Criterion barrel and Nightforce 32x scope set up for Fclass but I havent been using it. Im thinking of selling that rifle and building an 18" 260AI in a BHW barrel.
 
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