New rifle chambering dilema 6mm, 6.5mm, 6.5PRC

[damo257]

I've got a rifle at a custom builder waiting for a new barrel and a couple other upgrades. I'd thought I settled on 6mm Creedmoor but I'm having doubts! I suppose for the money I'm spending I hate to Pigeon hole myself with a varmint/deer rig. I can almost make the 6.5 Creedmoor a 6mm with light fast bullets. But the 6.5 PRC would cover all my bases. It's being built in a rem 700 SA. I just want a great all purpose rig. Shooting mostly deer and coyotes 600 yds and in. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Hard to beat a 6.5 Creedmoor for those ranges.

Have had a few 6.5s...6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x284 Norma, 6.5 SAUM, and awaiting a 6.5 PRC.

If you reload, pick your poison. Just need to find your components before you build it to make sure you have enough to last a while. If not, go with what you can find the most of on the shelf and stock up as much as you can.

Of all, the SAUM was the fastest, but components are limited.

 

[BEEMAN]

Do you have two bolts? Creeds are standard and PRC is Mag bolt face I believe. Gunsmith might be able to open up your bolt face if it's not a magnum.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Do you have two bolts? Creeds are standard and PRC is Mag bolt face I believe. Gunsmith might be able to open up your bolt face if it's not a magnum.

Oh yeah, what he said.

 

[bultinkle]

It doesn't matter in the end. I would pick 6 creed for your situation but they will all be fine

 

[Takman]

I am in the same mode except have the PRC. Was set on the 6 but starting to lean towards the 6.5 CM for a wider range of options.

 

[Tiny Tim]

Might handicap yourself with the PRC in a SA. A fast 6mm would fit your needs. My 6.5 CM is more of a range toy/training rifle. The 6mm (243AI) goes to the field. YMMV

 

[Axl]

6 Creed is what I would do.

 

[Plinker147]

6mm will be more fun to shoot. For deer and coyotes it is the a perfect choice. Not that the others recoil a lot but the 6 creed is so pleasant

 

[Dmagna]

6mm creed. 6.5 prc doesn't do well in a short action. needs a medium action to really shine, the 6mm is a lot of fun to shoot.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Yeah don't overthink this. The 6cm is the route I would go as well. It will do anything you ask of it within its limits.

 

[std7mag]

Get a hair cut, and move up to 7mm-08!!

 

[old_heli_logger]

Another vote for the 6mm Bleedmoor. Get a 7:twist barrel and shoot the Berger 115gr VLD Target bullets (part# 24430). These will reach waaaay out there for varmints.
Good luck!

 

[Tunedup]

Totally agree with old_heli_logger.
6mm Creed
fast twist
heavier bullets