I am building a custom rifle off a long action and plan to use pre-fit barrels to reload two calibers. The first will probably be 7 PRC, but the second is what I’m pondering. I have the reloading dies and brass for 6.5 CM and wanted to use that suppressed for a deer-and-under gun for my wife and kids to use. I figured that with the suppressor, it should recoil less than a 243, but have a little better takedown power. I also understand the need and am fine with getting a second bolt.
First, will 6.5 CM properly feed in a LA Defiance action in an MDT HNT26 chassis? There have been plenty of discussions about short action in a long action, but most responses are just advising to buy a SA as there is no advantage in using a LA. But will it feed properly or will I have issues?
Second, what would an alternative cartridge be that has similar recoil and use as a youth deer-and-under gun but may be better suited to a LA?
Thanks!
First, will 6.5 CM properly feed in a LA Defiance action in an MDT HNT26 chassis? There have been plenty of discussions about short action in a long action, but most responses are just advising to buy a SA as there is no advantage in using a LA. But will it feed properly or will I have issues?
Second, what would an alternative cartridge be that has similar recoil and use as a youth deer-and-under gun but may be better suited to a LA?
Thanks!