6.5 creedmoor for target and deer hunting

[TC338]

Which rifle would you guys recommend and why? I'm looking at several different options. Savage long range hunter, savage long range precision, ruger precision, and on the very top end a Christensen arms. I will mainly be shooting paper and hunting deer out to 600-700 yards. Trying to stay around $1200-$1500.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

For that price range I'd recommend a Savage build. Diy friendly no smith required. My savage creedmoor build came in at 1300. I went with a Criterion barrel and I've taken it out to 1000 once and it held sub .5 moa. Hoping once the ground dries up to get back out and try it again and further.

If your looking for just a factory gun then Savage all the way. I've had good luck with 3 savages all .5 moa rifles or under. If your planning on hunting then I'd steer away from the lrp due to weight and get the 111 lrh

 

[gohring3006]

I love my Savage 11 Long range Hunter.

 

[Barrelnut]

Just depends if you need to carry the rifle or just hunting from a hide.

RPR and Savage LRP are basically target rifles and weigh 10.5 ~ 11 lbs.
The Savage LRH is mid weight at 8.5 lbs. with a 26" barrel
A Christensen Mesa is about 6.5 lbs. with a 22" barrel

The LRH is a great balance between the others. Its a rifle you can carry and has enough weight and barrel mass and length do be a dependable target and 700 yard hunting rifle.

Like the other guys said, I would get the LRH

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

I have a RPR for target shooting. It shoots down to .5 MOA and maybe less, but I'm a crappy shot and shoot .7 MOA most of the time (5 shot groups). I also have a Ruger American Preditor for hunting. It's smaller and lighter which is much better for hunting. Both guns are in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both really great shooters out of the box. If you shopped around, I bet you could buy both for $1,500. Lol.

 

[jpd676]

I bought a Savage Predator in .260 and it has been a great rifle. I took an antelope at 934 yards two years ago.

 

[Oldschool280]

I bought a Savage Predator in .260 and it has been a great rifle. I took an antelope at 934 yards two years ago.

Hey what bullet did you use

 

[jpd676]

Hey what bullet did you use

I was shooting a 140 gr Hornady Amax. It was around 2800fps at the muzzle.

 

[Oldschool280]

I was shooting a 140 gr Hornady Amax. It was around 2800fps at the muzzle.

Thank you sir

 

[Rick Richard]

This is from a savage predator in 6.5 creed at 300 yards.

 

[Oldschool280]

This is from a savage predator in 6.5 creed at 300 yards.

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Nice

 

[TC338]

This is from a savage predator in 6.5 creed at 300 yards.

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Nicely done!!! I'm leaning towards a savage model 10T-SR I saw at cabelas. Change out the stock and add a brake. It'll be almost like a custom.

 

[TC338]

Ordered my savage 10T-SR yesterday. Now debating between a new stock and brake or going straight to a suppressor!!!