Flatbow
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About the lightest one out there if that is something you are after is the Kimber Mtn. Assent. 4lb 13oz. I have one and is easy sub moa. For around $1800
Advice on 6.5 factory production rifles for hunting
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After owning a Bergara Ridge in 300 win mag, I am a big Bergara fan. Really smooth action, nice trigger and comes threaded for a muzzlebrake from the factory. It's also lightweight.
I just bought a Savage model 10 GRS, 6.5 Creedmoor, after 5 breakin shots, it tightened up and put 5 shots just under .4" with Norma 130 grain golden match ammo. I am sure it will do better. The GRS stock is why I bought it, fantastik, adjustable LOP and cheek piece. Feels great in the hands and has an awesome pistol grip. Cabela's, Midway, and Bud's Internet sales all carry them. $1129.99.
If you want to send me your email..I will send you pics of the first 12 shots out of new 6.5 but I won't tell you the make here! Totally selfish here...Lmao...sorry folks.... they are harder than heck to get into Canada now...and if everyone knows...I will never get the three I am currently waiting on..4 months so far. But I believe in them so much for my family... I have already bought 5. My Addy...... nsadvinc@gmail. You have several great stock options
These would be my first recommendations in factory rifles chambered for 6.5 CM. As mentioned, there are a lot of good options available.
$2000 range:
-Barrett Fieldcraft (lightweight, faster twist)
-Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range (std weight, faster twist)
-Bergara Premier series (a few options, generally std weight and twist)
$1000 range:
-Tikka T3x Lite (lightweight)
-Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Long Range (std weight, faster twist)
-Bergara B-14 series (a few options, generally std weight and twist)
$2000 range:
-Barrett Fieldcraft (lightweight, faster twist)
-Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range (std weight, faster twist)
-Bergara Premier series (a few options, generally std weight and twist)
$1000 range:
-Tikka T3x Lite (lightweight)
-Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Long Range (std weight, faster twist)
-Bergara B-14 series (a few options, generally std weight and twist)
Email sent.....Got me curious now!
Michael Souther
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I do have both a 6.5 Creedmore and a 260 Remington Hunter. 6 5 Grendel I have 2. The Creedmore is an AR 10 now I suppose the 6.5 x 284 will check it out. I hunt with a 338 mag. Love them all. What about the 6.5 prc? just wondering if I need another 6.5?
Peddler 76
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Here's the lone vote for a LAW Professional Model. It's a shooter.
I'm no youngster, but I have a good friend I would consider "old school" that builds hunting rifles and hunts with them. Every time I tell him I'm looking at a 6.5 CM he says" what do ya want that for? 260 rem is the way to go " and he follows with the reasons why.
I can't argue , but I don't reload, and 6.5 CM seems to be the flavor of the times with cartridge manufacturers. I do think the 6.5 CM factory ammo is inherently and "easily" accurate, giving up some velocity compared to the 260Rem. But factory 6.5 cm ammo used with modern sub $1k factory rifles, IMO, bang for buck, provides results unattainable by the average shooter 20 years ago, even 10.
Anyways, regarding the OP, I'm still doing homework but I can land a left hand Tikka 24" stainless 6.5cm for seven and a half all in, it's getting close. Not just about the coin, I just like to see how much more I can do with less. Now all I need is quality high power glass that weighs less than 20oz for the same money
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Well said sir. And thank you for your service.
I just had the opportunity to shoot a friend's Tikka. I believe it was a TX3 (or T3X?) CTR SS with a 24" barrel in 6.5 CM. Didn't ask his exact loads but it was Hornady brass, H4350, 143 ELD-X and CCI large rifle primers. Worst 5 shot group was just over .5 and that was because of my poor trigger pulling in the beginning. 3 more groups were .3 to low .4. Only thing I didn't care for was the trigger, but I'm sure that can be fixed. Seems hard to beat for the price but I want to shoot a few more brands before I buy anything. If all the new ones shoot this well it's going to be a hard decision!I'm no youngster, but I have a good friend I would consider "old school" that builds hunting rifles and hunts with them. Every time I tell him I'm looking at a 6.5 CM he says" what do ya want that for? 260 rem is the way to go " and he follows with the reasons why.
I can't argue , but I don't reload, and 6.5 CM seems to be the flavor of the times with cartridge manufacturers. I do think the 6.5 CM factory ammo is inherently and "easily" accurate, giving up some velocity compared to the 260Rem. But factory 6.5 cm ammo used with modern sub $1k factory rifles, IMO, bang for buck, provides results unattainable by the average shooter 20 years ago, even 10.
Anyways, regarding the OP, I'm still doing homework but I can land a left hand Tikka 24" stainless 6.5cm for seven and a half all in, it's getting close. Not just about the coin, I just like to see how much more I can do with less. Now all I need is quality high power glass that weighs less than 20oz for the same money
whirlwindjml
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My first bolt gun is a tikka m695 338 win mag. It shoots real nice (if I can hold on). Gives a free neck adjustment too.
I think most of the newer production guns can shoot better than most of us can shoot. The don't all get the TCL of a custom but tikka is an example of a smooth gun most people success with.
The smooth bolt cycle on my m695 always impressed me.
I think most of the newer production guns can shoot better than most of us can shoot. The don't all get the TCL of a custom but tikka is an example of a smooth gun most people success with.
The smooth bolt cycle on my m695 always impressed me.
I'm probably not seasoned enough to notice ,and with your sub .5 groups sounding stellar, what was is your opinion of the trigger?. Great shooting BTW. I'd be happy with half that with factory ammo.
