Advice on 6.5 factory production rifles for hunting

[jraulsten]

All my rifles for the past several years have been custom built so I have no idea what, if any, mass produced rifle is worth a darn these days.

I want to get a family member a decent hunting rifle in anything 6.5 (preferably Creedmoor) that has the best potential for accuracy. It doesn't have to be super cheap but would like to keep it under 2000 for the rifle alone. Also keep in mind I will be reloading for this one (since I have about 1200 Berger 140 Elite Hunters!). I was originally considering a used custom gun but I have a hard time buying anything I can't put my hands on first.

All opinions and experiences are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Backcountry_IDN]

All my rifles for the past several years have been custom built so I have no idea what, if any, mass produced rifle is worth a darn these days.

I want to get a family member a decent hunting rifle in anything 6.5 (preferably Creedmoor) that has the best potential for accuracy. It doesn't have to be super cheap but would like to keep it under 2000 for the rifle alone. Also keep in mind I will be reloading for this one (since I have about 1200 Berger 140 Elite Hunters!). I was originally considering a used custom gun but I have a hard time buying anything I can't put my hands on first.

All opinions and experiences are welcome. Thanks!

If you're looking into that much for a factory, look into a seekins precision or Christensen arms. Both are great quality and lightweight. If you wouldve said $1000 or less I would say go with a tikka t3x or even a Bergara.

 

[FEENIX]

All my rifles for the past several years have been custom built so I have no idea what, if any, mass produced rifle is worth a darn these days.

I want to get a family member a decent hunting rifle in anything 6.5 (preferably Creedmoor) that has the best potential for accuracy. It doesn't have to be super cheap but would like to keep it under 2000 for the rifle alone. Also keep in mind I will be reloading for this one (since I have about 1200 Berger 140 Elite Hunters!). I was originally considering a used custom gun but I have a hard time buying anything I can't put my hands on first.

All opinions and experiences are welcome. Thanks!

FYC, https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/custom-weatherby-vanguard-6-5cm-brux.214159/

 

[jraulsten]

If you're looking into that much for a factory, look into a seekins precision or Christensen arms. Both are great quality and lightweight. If you wouldve said $1000 or less I would say go with a tikka t3x or even a Bergara.

Thanks for the info! 1000 sounds better than 2000 if they are any good. I just assumed I would have to pay more than that to get a potentially good shooter.

 

[jraulsten]

FYC, https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/custom-weatherby-vanguard-6-5cm-brux.214159/

Wanted something a little lighter but that looks like really good deal. I'm surprised it is still available. Every Brux barrel I have is a shooter.

 

[FEENIX]

Wanted something a little lighter but that looks like really good deal. I'm surprised it is still available. Every Brux barrel I have is a shooter.

Copy that, I wasn't sure of your weight requirement or if you have seen the ad. Good luck!

 

[KyCarl]

Have you looked at Bergara or Fierce? They both have some interesting rifles?
https://www.bergara.online/us/

 

[257Tony]

Around $1000, the X-bolt Hells Canyon speed is pretty awesome.

 

[manitou]

Buy a Browning X-Bolt of any flavor in the 6.5. Pretty light, accurate and well-built.
Heck, I have a cohort at work that bought a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM for less than $450.00 and it shoots very tiny little groups with factory ammo.

 

[the hunter]

Premier Approach Rifle - Bergara Rifles USA These go for just under $2,000, all my bergara's are shooters.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

Remington 700 5R Gen II in .260 or 6.5 creedmoor!! Can get them for right at $900.

5R Rifling 1:8 twist
Fluted, Varmint contour Barrel
Ceracoated!!
Tactical bolt knob
Threaded
HS precision stock with two front sling swivels

Comes in at 8lbs!

 

[yoteslayer]

Tikka or browning can't go wrong

 

[Rick Richard]

Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter Max-1 in 6.5 Creed. I purchased one a couple of years ago and it is easily a <1/2 inch shooter.

 

[Sykes]

Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a great rifle, just sold mine in a creedmoor because I got one in 6.5 PRC that's outstanding as well. Ive seen a few Cooper Excalibur rifles for under $2k new. Cooper is very hard to beat but are spendy