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<blockquote data-quote="drtony" data-source="post: 1468547" data-attributes="member: 106501"><p>Update:</p><p>So the original reason for looking at a new rifle: my mark V accumark in 300 weatherby magnum has been having some zeroing issues. This was the very first rifle I have ever purchased for my very first elk hunt. The rifle was purchased (June 1st) for the sole purpose of my elk hunt out west this fall. If not for that trip, I would have started with the 6.5 CM. Anyway, sent the rifle in to Weatherby to have it checked. They have had it 2-3 weeks now and according to them the rifle "has nothing wrong with it" so they suggested I use new rings/mounts and scope. It should be back in my hands next week. I will have to mount my new scope (scope number 3 for this rifle as the previous 2 have run out of adjustment) and new rings/mounts (second set) to see if it can zero. Anyway... back to the back-up rifle!</p><p></p><p>Went to Cabela's today, none of the rifles are listed "in Stock" online, but I needed to go there for new scope mounts anyway! All brands listed through this thread were actually in stock! I Left with a lot of impressions haha</p><p></p><p>Seekins Precision PH1: really nice rifle with very smooth action. If looks mattered, not the biggest fan (personally). I tend to like the traditional stocks or monte carlo stocks and not the pistol grip type. But the rifle was awesome in the hands. The bolt lift was really high-- might interfere with a scope, might not! the helical flutes were deep and wide and gave it a really high end look IMO.</p><p></p><p>X bolt pro (not long range): nothing bad to say about it. Weight was good, bolt was smooth, all stainless parts with cerakote. Very nice rifle and many of you fine folks have left comments sounding like you cannot go wrong with a browning. Definitely a hunting rifle. The LR version has a heavier barrel which is what I prefer.</p><p></p><p>Fierce Fury: See xbolt pro comments, but maybe a touch nicer than the x bolt pro, but the barrel is definitely a smaller profile. Bolt was so smooth. Such a tight fit/tolerance and came with a target showing how the rifle shot! Sub .5 MOA guaranteed!! It is $250 more than the browning/bergara though and I am not convinced either rifle with the heavier barrel and a little load development can't at least match the fury. Both seem capable out to 1000 yards. </p><p></p><p>Bergara: HMR (not the premier series). The action was surprisingly smooth, this rifle is the only one that I looked at that wasn't the top of the line version of the respective manufacturers. And I was very impressed. I would imagine the premier series would be much better! I was really impressed with Bergara!</p><p></p><p>All 4 rifle's actions were like glass and so smooth i could not discern a difference. So I opened the bolt and tried to wiggle the bolt body a little. The fierce had the least amount of creep. All were just nearly perfect though (Maybe I am weird, but I love running a bolt action-- the Auditory and tactile feedback are quite satisfying).</p><p></p><p>If the mark v that I currently own will not zero, it sounds like I might have to cut my losses (at least $1000+). If that is the case, (I will never buy another weatherby product) but I might make the switch from 6.5 CM to 7mm mag or 300 WM instead of the CM. Unless the CM is "enough" for elk hunting out to 400-500 yards?</p><p></p><p>If I had to choose today, It would be a tough choice between the X bolt pro LR and the Bergara in 6.5 CM. I like the heavier profile barrels for increase shot accuracy in long range and for successive shots. If the Weatherby goes, I am leaning towards the x bolt pro LR in a larger caliber. </p><p></p><p>I don't mean to change the thread topic-- if this post walks that line, let me know and I can delete this comment and start a new topic. You all have been really awesome on here! It's nice to have some differing opinions and experiences!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="drtony, post: 1468547, member: 106501"] Update: So the original reason for looking at a new rifle: my mark V accumark in 300 weatherby magnum has been having some zeroing issues. This was the very first rifle I have ever purchased for my very first elk hunt. The rifle was purchased (June 1st) for the sole purpose of my elk hunt out west this fall. If not for that trip, I would have started with the 6.5 CM. Anyway, sent the rifle in to Weatherby to have it checked. They have had it 2-3 weeks now and according to them the rifle "has nothing wrong with it" so they suggested I use new rings/mounts and scope. It should be back in my hands next week. I will have to mount my new scope (scope number 3 for this rifle as the previous 2 have run out of adjustment) and new rings/mounts (second set) to see if it can zero. Anyway... back to the back-up rifle! Went to Cabela's today, none of the rifles are listed "in Stock" online, but I needed to go there for new scope mounts anyway! All brands listed through this thread were actually in stock! I Left with a lot of impressions haha Seekins Precision PH1: really nice rifle with very smooth action. If looks mattered, not the biggest fan (personally). I tend to like the traditional stocks or monte carlo stocks and not the pistol grip type. But the rifle was awesome in the hands. The bolt lift was really high-- might interfere with a scope, might not! the helical flutes were deep and wide and gave it a really high end look IMO. X bolt pro (not long range): nothing bad to say about it. Weight was good, bolt was smooth, all stainless parts with cerakote. Very nice rifle and many of you fine folks have left comments sounding like you cannot go wrong with a browning. Definitely a hunting rifle. The LR version has a heavier barrel which is what I prefer. Fierce Fury: See xbolt pro comments, but maybe a touch nicer than the x bolt pro, but the barrel is definitely a smaller profile. Bolt was so smooth. Such a tight fit/tolerance and came with a target showing how the rifle shot! Sub .5 MOA guaranteed!! It is $250 more than the browning/bergara though and I am not convinced either rifle with the heavier barrel and a little load development can't at least match the fury. Both seem capable out to 1000 yards. Bergara: HMR (not the premier series). The action was surprisingly smooth, this rifle is the only one that I looked at that wasn't the top of the line version of the respective manufacturers. And I was very impressed. I would imagine the premier series would be much better! I was really impressed with Bergara! All 4 rifle's actions were like glass and so smooth i could not discern a difference. So I opened the bolt and tried to wiggle the bolt body a little. The fierce had the least amount of creep. All were just nearly perfect though (Maybe I am weird, but I love running a bolt action-- the Auditory and tactile feedback are quite satisfying). If the mark v that I currently own will not zero, it sounds like I might have to cut my losses (at least $1000+). If that is the case, (I will never buy another weatherby product) but I might make the switch from 6.5 CM to 7mm mag or 300 WM instead of the CM. Unless the CM is "enough" for elk hunting out to 400-500 yards? If I had to choose today, It would be a tough choice between the X bolt pro LR and the Bergara in 6.5 CM. I like the heavier profile barrels for increase shot accuracy in long range and for successive shots. If the Weatherby goes, I am leaning towards the x bolt pro LR in a larger caliber. I don't mean to change the thread topic-- if this post walks that line, let me know and I can delete this comment and start a new topic. You all have been really awesome on here! It's nice to have some differing opinions and experiences! [/QUOTE]
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