SOLD/EXPIRED WTB: 6.5 CM hunting riffle

[orangehd1]

Looking to buy a 6.5 CM no heavier than 7LBS. I'm plan on pulling the trigger on a new Seekins PH2 in a few days but I thought I would see what else is out there. Not a long range hunter, 200 yards would be absolute tops. If the PH2 had a shorter barrel I would have already bought one. Hopefully this gives you a decent idea what I'm looking for.

 

[NDF]

did you have a budget in mind?

 

[orangehd1]

did you have a budget in mind?

I would like to go cheaper than the PH2 but at the same time if something really tripped my trigger I may bite.

 

[grouse]

I have a savage ultralight with proof barrel.

 

[tknuts103]

Looking to buy a 6.5 CM no heavier than 7LBS. I'm plan on pulling the trigger on a new Seekins PH2 in a few days but I thought I would see what else is out there. Not a long range hunter, 200 yards would be absolute tops. If the PH2 had a shorter barrel I would have already bought one. Hopefully this gives you a decent idea what I'm looking for.

The PH2s are nice but the barrels are super long. I got rid of my PH2 and have a x-bolt spr now with a 20 inch barrel. You can find them for a little more than the PH2. If not, the x-bolt speed spr 6.5 creedmoor comes in an 18 inch barrel for $1,100. You definitely don't need a 26 inch barrel for 200 yards and in. I would take x-bolt over seekins

 

[orangehd1]

The PH2s are nice but the barrels are super long. I got rid of my PH2 and have a x-bolt spr now with a 20 inch barrel. You can find them for a little more than the PH2. If not, the x-bolt speed spr 6.5 creedmoor comes in an 18 inch barrel for $1,100. You definitely don't need a 26 inch barrel for 200 yards and in. I would take x-bolt of seekins

That's what I'm struggling with. I actually have the xbolt Sr in 6.5 and it's great gun. My youngest got that for Christmas this year. Can get a mesa FFT 6.5 shorty in the ballpark also.

 

[tknuts103]

That's what I'm struggling with. I actually have the xbolt Sr in 6.5 and it's great gun. My youngest got that for Christmas this year. Can get a mesa FFT 6.5 shorty in the ballpark also.

I bought the x-bolt pro spr with McMillan stock and 20" barrel for $2025 and I don't think there is really anything that can beat it for factory. I did have to change the factory trigger spring out though. You could maybe call Seekins custom shop and order the PH2 in a shorter barrel but I haven't had very good experiences with their customer service and they will probably charge extra, bringing the total costs to the same or more than the X-bolt with McMillan.

 

[BD1965]

Definitely not cheaper than ph2 but I have good deal on an unfired Seekins element in 6.5 creed (5.5#/ 21" barrel I believe) 2300+ Shipping if interested.

 

[orangehd1]

I bought the x-bolt pro spr with McMillan stock and 20" barrel for $2025 and I don't think there is really anything that can beat it for factory. I did have to change the factory trigger spring out though. You could maybe call Seekins custom shop and order the PH2 in a shorter barrel but I haven't had very good experiences with their customer service and they will probably charge extra, bringing the total costs to the same or more than the X-bolt with McMillan.

There is a new local . LH McMillan xbolt speed 22"… 42 overall that would fit the bill. How do you like the McMillan?

 

[orangehd1]

Definitely not cheaper than ph2 but I have good deal on an unfired Seekins element in 6.5 creed (5.5#/ 21" barrel I believe) 2300+ Shipping if interested.

That's a good deal but was hoping to go the other direction!

 

[tknuts103]

There is a new local . LH McMillan xbolt speed 22"… 42 overall that would fit the bill. How do you like the McMillan?

The McMillan is my favorite part of the rifle. I can see why alot of people go with that stock on custom builds. It's a little slick compared to the stocks I'm used to but that's not a deal breaker. The x-bolt speed for example has the tacky stock. The McMillan is not tacky at all but overall best stock I have ever used. It fits me perfectly and the palm swell is much better than PH2

 

[BD1965]

That's a good deal but was hoping to go the other direction!

no problem at all, best of luck finding something to suit you.

 

[orangehd1]

The McMillan is my favorite part of the rifle. I can see why alot of people go with that stock on custom builds. It's a little slick compared to the stocks I'm used to but that's not a deal breaker. The x-bolt speed for example has the tacky stock. The McMillan is not tacky at all but overall best stock I have ever used. It fits me perfectly and the palm swell is much better than PH2

Great info.. Thanks! 6.5 lbs, ovix camo, 42 OAL may be the ticket then.

 

[dustbag]

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