What to do ?

[GUNNNN]

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

 

[crystalgayleguy]

Prices

 

[Shane Lindsey]

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

 

[Shane Lindsey]

This is where I would be going vice the C...

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

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[Quintus]

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.

 

[GUNNNN]

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

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

 

[Frog4aday]

I'd vote for the Rem 700. Put the $ savings into a better scope? More ammo? Nice dinner with the wife?

 

[Tiny Tim]

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.

 

[Lee7588]

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.

 

[dustbag]

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.

 

[Dmagna]

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

Stay away from Christensen arms, you can buy a proof rifle for the same price and they are way better.

 

[zzchipster]

sako s20 6.5 prc on closeout at europtic.

 

[Louisiana Reloader]

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

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]

Stay away from Christensen arms, you can buy a proof rifle for the same price and they are way better.

Please share where I can buy a Proof Rifle for $2k (or $1,300, since OP is interested in the Mesa also)