6.5 builds ...let's see them

[BrentM]

I like all the 6.5's. I have a couple creeds and 6.5-284's. I don't have any gripes about them. I might be interested a 6.5 Sherman or PRC for a future build.

 

[Weatherby Fan]

my first 6.5 build was a 6.5-284......now Im hooked !
Built by Gary Flach
Husqvarna (H5000) HVA action
24" #1 contour 1-8 Benchmark
Timney Trigger
Wildcat Composite Stock, Palm Swell added
Low 30mm Talleys
Zeiss V4 4-16x44
7lbs 12oz
Loves R22 and 140gr AB

I would like to try this rifle with a # 2 contour barrel

 

[ejd1]

6.5 Creedmoor

Custom build by a local rifle builder. Proof Research barrel. McMillan A3 stock. Nightforce SHV 4-14x56. Entire rifle as pictured is 8.5 lbs. There is absolutely nothing I would change about this rifle. It is definitely the best shooter I have. It shoots 1/4 MOA to 600 yards. That is the farthest I have taken it, since that is all I have at the gun club.

 

[Weatherby Fan]

Built by Gary Flach
6.5 Creedmoor
Stiller Predator SA Single Shot
26" #3 1-8 Twist Bartlein
Timney Calvin Elite
Wildcat Var-Tac Stock
Talleys
Zeiss V4 6-24x50

Haven't hand loaded for yet but shoots most everything Ive put through it

 

[cjl2010]

I've run a bunch of others, too, and the Kelbly is my favorite by far and it's the lease expensive. I don't know how long they'll be priced where they are but it can't be much longer.

I just finished up another 65SS replacing a Defiance UL with the Kelbly.

What's the weight difference on a kelblys and a defiance UL?

 

[OLI62]

What is the paint pattern on this? Was that asked and answered and I missed it?

It's a custom color Eddie came up with. Not sure what he calls it. I would say it's a little darker than the RAL8000 color S&B uses on their scopes.

 

[huntsman22]

Bighorn TL3 SA 6.5 creed, Proof 20" sendero light, Manners EH6A (desert sage), TT Diamond, bushnell 3-12 LRTS, arc M-10 rings and Omega can


Bighorn TL3 SA 6.5 PRC, proof 22" sendero light, Manners EH6A (GAP camo), TT diamond, bushy LRHSi, arc M-10's and Harvester can


Also have a Kimber Montana 260, Remington 700 CDL 264 mag, Ruger longrange target in 6.5 PRC, Ruger Precision rifle 6.5 creed, Ruger Hawkeye predator 6.5 creed and Ruger American in 6.5 creed......

 

[parshal]

What's the weight difference on a kelblys and a defiance UL?

I forgot to weigh the bare actions. But, it's within an ounce or two. I'd take the Kelbly even if it were 6 oz. more just for the ejector.

 

[Weatherby Fan]

6.5-284 sheep hunting rig
Kimber Montana 84M donor, action slabbed
Alloy bolt knob and trigger guard
22" #1 contour 1-8 Benchmark, custom brake by Gary Flach
Talleys holding a Zeiss V4-4-16x44
Shoots Nosler Trophy Grade 130gr AB into 1/4" groups
Loves 53gr of R23 with 130gr or 140gr AB 1/4" groups
Shoots very consistent for a lightweight rig, I wouldn't change a thing on this rifle.





The first 3 shot group I fired out of this rifle after zeroing with Nosler Trophy Grade 130gr AB

 

[ENGUNEER]

I see many high end rifles here and thought I'd post my inexpensive (except for the scope) build. My 6.5 is chambered in 6.5 JRS (a 7mm JRS necked down to 6.5mm) that I built back in the 1980's. It has an inexpensive Mauser cloned action that I bought for under 200$. The only work on the action was to lap the lugs and hard chrome plate it for weather resistance. The barrel is SS in a relatively light weight contour and is likely a SS Douglas premium (24 inch long) but I truly can't remember the brand. It has a Witt Machine muzzle brake installed. And again, I can't remember the stock brand, but I pillar bedded it (aluminum filled Acraglas gel) and coated the stock with colored, textured epoxy. Without the scope it weighs about 8# and it shoots 140 Berger hybrid target bullets great at 3100 fps using 57 gr RL23. It has accounted for a number of deer and antelope out to about 600 yds. over the years.

 

[SavageHunter11]

https://ibb.co/RQsNSYq

Here is my 6.5 Creedmoor. Parts are:

• Savage Target action
• XLR Element Chassis
• XLR Tactical stock
• XLR folding stock adapter
• Timney 3-way adjustable trigger
• Criterion stainless match, varmint profile barrel, 1:8 twist, 26"
• NSS trued barrel nut and recoil lug
• APA Little Bastard gen 2 muzzle brake
• Tactical Works tactical bolt handle
• Nightforce 20MOA scope base
• Magpul AC P-MAG's
• Warne Scope 34mm scope rings
• Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56mm FFP scope w/ SCR reticle
• Atlas bipod

Edit: I have no idea how to post pictures so click the link if you're curious what the build looks like

 

[Deviant]

Top 6.5 SAUM
Deviant Ultralight Action, 26" Proof Sendero light, Manners EH6-A.

Bottom 6.5 Creedmoor
Deviant Tactical Action, 26 inch Proof Sendero, MPA Chassis.

Nothing that I dont like on either. The SAUM weighs 7.5 LBS so its nice to carry.

 

[Greyfox]

A couple of hunters in 6.5x284, and my 6.5x47 PRS rifle. Can't find much to not like with any of them. Perhaps a Jewel or Huber rather the the Timney in the MPA/Savage.....but it's not bad for a hunter, and an improvement over the Accutrigger.

 

[DXHI]

Bighorn TL3 SA 6.5 creed, Proof 20" sendero light, Manners EH6A (desert sage), TT Diamond, bushnell 3-12 LRTS, arc M-10 rings and Omega can


Bighorn TL3 SA 6.5 PRC, proof 22" sendero light, Manners EH6A (GAP camo), TT diamond, bushy LRHSi, arc M-10's and Harvester can


Also have a Kimber Montana 260, Remington 700 CDL 264 mag, Ruger longrange target in 6.5 PRC, Ruger Precision rifle 6.5 creed, Ruger Hawkeye predator 6.5 creed and Ruger American in 6.5 creed......

Huntsman22 awesome pics...your specs are kinda what I'm looking to do.
Did you put together yourself