6.5 PRC rifle decisions

[billflangjr813]

Tikka!! 6.5 PRC

We bought 6.5 PRC about 6 months ago, around 1400.00 it shoots awesome. Also have an T-3 in 243. S/S light that gun was bought when they first came out. Tack drivers !!

 

[skipglo]

Off of your list 110 all the way. Savage has come along way!!! 110s are shooters!

 

[TexasWestPointer]

I'm sure those are all great options, but after spending time with a bunch of different rifles I'd go with a Tikka or the X-Bolt.

Once you get used to a slick, 70 degree bolt like a Tikka, they are so much more convenient than a 90 degree bolt.

All my current rifles for my and the family are either Tikka or Blaser, but my Tikkas shoot just as good as the Blasers

 

[kstrick]

The good news is the 6.5 PRC is available in the Tikka Roughtech line.

Tikka T3x Lite 6.5 PRC Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 24.3in

Tikka T3x Lite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 6.5 PRC - 24.3in - All the benefits and performance of a T3x Lite model combined with a Roughtech stock. The rough surface texture provides a solid grip throughout the stock in all weather conditions. Muzzle brake is included for recoil reduction. T3x...

www.sportsmans.com

My bad
T3x Tact A1

https://media.sako.global/image/upload/a_-30/f_auto/q_auto/t_model_lift/f_auto/q_auto/c_scale,w_400/Tikka_T3x_TACT_A1_20_i3gbyw?_a=ATFGlAA0

 

[Jon L.]

If going factory rifle from your list, I would suggest the Waypoint first and then a Bergara Premier rifle second. I have a profound dislike for CA after my experiences with them and Savage is a love it or hate it rifle IMO. They are a great rifle but I just don't care for the looks. The Seekins Havak is another great rifle but above your stated price.

I had clickers with my Ridgeline in PRC with the original barrel but have not had any issue with the CarbonSix barrel on it now. I think it comes down to who chambers the barrel and how old the reamer is.

What is a clicker? Not a term I've heard before.

 

[bonie]

love my X bolt Hells canyon and it loves 143 ELDX and or 140 Noslers with Staball HD, just ran the test ladders today and both shot sub 1/4 moa and 2963fps and 2993 resectively both with SDs under 23 for 5 shots.

 

[Joefrazell]

Build

 

[Lapua904]

I have a Savage 110 Switchback 6.5 PRC I'm wanting to get rid of if anyone is interested

PM me

 

[dstancu]

Can't go wrong with a Tikka. I have a 6.5 PRC custom build and two of my boys shoot Tikkas in the same caliber, and those Tikkas always make me question why I put the money into my custom builds...

Same here, I bought a Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 PRC, used MDT chassis and muzzle brake, and it shoots better than any other rifle I have (among other rifles, I have 6 more Tikkas in different calibers, including a TAC-A1, they all shoot excellent). At 100 meters, many of my 5 groups of the 6.5 PRC print a ragged hole... I used both factory (Hornady) and reload ammo, and I was so impressed, that I bought another T3x CTR 6.5 PRC (exact same model)! This time, I kept the factory stock, only added a MB, and it shot just as good as the one in a chassis! For reloading, I noticed that the Head Space of fired brass was identical between the two! That says something about manufacturing quality and quality control at the Sako factory.

 

[dstancu]

I sure wish Tikka T3x came in 6.5PRC.
For factory they are hard to beat.

They do! I have 2 T3x CTR in 6.5 PRC

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

Im looking of buy a new all around rifle; probably in 6.5 PRC. preferably under $2250

after several days of moderate lookin I've narrowed the list down to one of the Bergara line up, sig cross (not in PRC) , Springfield waypoint, one of the x bolt lineup, maybe a christenson and maybe a savage 110 ultralite, but I have my reservations about the last two

any thoughts, advice, and comments would be welcome. cheers!

I will never buy another Christensen.

 

[Radman]

They do! I have 2 T3x CTR in 6.5 PRC

And it's info like your's that keeps us coming back here!

 

[Bill28]

Im looking of buy a new all around rifle; probably in 6.5 PRC. preferably under $2250

after several days of moderate lookin I've narrowed the list down to one of the Bergara line up, sig cross (not in PRC) , Springfield waypoint, one of the x bolt lineup, maybe a christenson and maybe a savage 110 ultralite, but I have my reservations about the last two

any thoughts, advice, and comments would be welcome. cheers!

My first 6.5 PRC was the Ruger American Predator good gun wanted a bit more got the Bergara once again great shooter but pretty heavy for a hunting rifle and now I have the Browning X Bolt Hells Canyon which I think is the best so far I took it on a Caribou hunt and it was great. Browning not making that exact gun anymore but they do make a couple other ones and I have friends who have them and they all really like them all in the 6.5 prc.

 

[Cesky fousek]

Im looking of buy a new all around rifle; probably in 6.5 PRC. preferably under $2250

after several days of moderate lookin I've narrowed the list down to one of the Bergara line up, sig cross (not in PRC) , Springfield waypoint, one of the x bolt lineup, maybe a christenson and maybe a savage 110 ultralite, but I have my reservations about the last two

any thoughts, advice, and comments would be welcome. cheers!

Tikka T3 varmint or Savage 110 ultra light