I'm looking to buy a 6.5 prc don't ask me why I've just the itch but to make a long story short I'm looking at a Christensen arms Ridgeline or the Mesa but now I've found a Remington 700 with a Krieger stainless barrel it comes scoped and has Vias brake on it I've always liked the 700s , the Remington is heavier but a little less money. Help me make my mind up
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Shane Lindsey
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Is the 700 trued up?
How's/what's the stock?
Any groups/different loads for it (proof it shoots well)?
Less on rifle allows more for glass, components, ammo, etc. in your budget
How's/what's the stock?
Any groups/different loads for it (proof it shoots well)?
Less on rifle allows more for glass, components, ammo, etc. in your budget
Shane Lindsey
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This is where I would be going vice the C...
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For Sale - 6.5 prc waypoint
I have a 6.5 prc waypoint with Adjustable stock/stainless fluted barrel aw2 cut chamber. 400 rnds through it. Shoots .75-.5 moa with factory 143 eldx. Extras: Full length rrs arca rail 3 rnd Hawkins flush mount mag Have some brass and dies that could be negotiable $1850 shipped
I had a Mesa in 6.5PRC and it was a gem. I got a Fierce Fury about the same time and kept the fierce for the long action. The Mesa was smooth as butter and shot the 4 different bullets I tried in it very well. Hard to beat for the money.
It's a nice laminated stock that has been glass beded the guy that owns it is a retired Smith he built it for himself, I'm asking questions it on consignment so I haven't been able to speak to the builder firsthand
I'd vote for the Rem 700. Put the $ savings into a better scope? More ammo? Nice dinner with the wife?
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If the price is right, I'd probably go for the Remington. I'd keep trying to get ahold of the builder. If he was good at his kraft, and seeing he used a quality barrel and for himself, it's likely true and a shooter. Beyond this, round count may also be a deciding factor.
If you read up on how many people have issues with Christensen, basically their quality control and carbon rings building in a very short amount of time. You would most likely pick the Remington. You will have some people that swear that Christensen is the world's best rifle, but every once in a while a blind dog will find a bone.
I have a CA Ridgeline 6.5 PRC I'm thinking of parting with to stick some money in a another custom. It bugholes 156 Berger's and factory 143 shoot half inch groups. Not too many rounds down it. PM me if you want pics.
Stay away from Christensen arms, you can buy a proof rifle for the same price and they are way better.
sako s20 6.5 prc on closeout at europtic.
Louisiana Reloader
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Thanks for your post. Those are very hard choices. I would be partial to the Christensen Ridgeline; however how can you say no to a Krieger barrel. I do not have anything close to either one of those set-ups; however I do have a 6.5 PRC SAKO S20 Hunter with a thumbhole stock and it is absolutely amazing. The trigger travel and weight was easy to adjust and factory Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr ELX shoot 1/4 MOA at 300 yards. Although I haven't shot any of my reloads at that distance, they are shooting 1/8 MOA at 100yds. My reloads are as follows: Lapua brass; Fed 210M primers; 61grs of RL 25 (a little hot); 143gr ELX bullet seated .017" off the lands with .002" of shoulder bump. This is a little more info than you ask for; however I am all about sharing information on this site that has worked for me. 6.5 PRC is an excellent round and now you just have to decide which rifle to get. I am partial to my SAKO S20 Hunter; however I would probably go with the Christensen Ridgeline. Thanks
taylorms
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Please share where I can buy a Proof Rifle for $2k (or $1,300, since OP is interested in the Mesa also)
