What caliber for 16" rifle

I just got my first suppressor and realize that I should have gotten one a long time ago.

I would like a 16" rifle for deer and hog hunting. What caliber/calibers would be a good choice for a 16" barrel? I'm looking to keep this rig short but hopefully accurate out to at least 300 yards. I know there are some real gun experts on here and I appreciate the help.

6,5 creedmoor go ask Tx Flip we built him one that was 16.25

Will the 6.5 creedmoor do well in a SBR maybe 12-14" barrel?

I don't mind having this thing built. Sometimes I hear certain calibers don't work well in a short barrel or with the wrong twist rate. I like my .308 but I wasn't sure if it would be a good caliber for a short barrel. Does the 6.5 creedmoor have more or less wind drift than a .308?

Thanks

Love it.

I shoot a CMMG MK3 CBR 16" carbine 308 suppressed and it is plenty accurate out way past 300 yards. Shot out to 800 on steel at FiremanJG's long range course. It was running right at around 2500+/- FPS with 168gr AMAX.

Thats the rifle I want! love the short barrel look.

Do y'all at Horizon cut barrels and thread them? I have been looking at getting a suppressor, my 6.5 CM is 22 inches.

I am not class 3 so we do not do anything shorter than 16.5 so I cant speak to that. The creedmoor will run circles backwards around the 308 in the wind

Yes this project was a rebarrel full meal deal

Derrick did work for me on my 6.5x55 ..great guy to work with..amazing work!

6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08, 6 Creedmoor, .308

Yes the 6.5 Creedmoor will buck wind better than a 308, but 300 yards and in it's not much of a noticeable difference.

If I were you, I get MVs and BCs from those that shoot each of those cartridges and plug those numbers into JBMBallistics and see what you see. KRoyal already gave you his data. I'm sure TexFlip will share his data, and Drew has a 17" 7-08. I'll send him a text asking his numbers. Then which ever shows up with the most energy delivery at 300 yards wins. Bet I already know the answer to this...

http://buybergerbullets.3dcartstores.com/7mm-168-Grain-Match-Grade-Classic-Hunter_p_176.html

Drew is shooting this bullet out of a 17" 7mm-08, making 2550 fps MV.

That bad?

Just kidding!

I have no problems with a 16 1/2" .308 at 300 yards. What caliber is your suppressor in, by the way?

A 92 Winchester in 44 mag would be cool...

I like the crap out of that! Is that a Tikka sporter with the stock painted? I am just have to do something like that.

Ed

Tikka t3 sporter..stock was hydro dipped and had devcon texturing.took it to the range last week at tested it at 100 and accuracy is still the same at 100. Will test is at 2 and 300 soon

I got the acc 7.62 sdn.

You can hit something at 300 yards with a 92 in 44 mag?

I have that same can...good one a bit heavy, I have a SDN-6 too a little lighter and the same sound signature.

Ed

Mine is the SDN-6 also. I forgot the 6 part