Which 6.5mm Creedmoor

[Envillegc1]

Evning!

Well my FAC has finally returned, with a space for a 6.5mm Creedmoor.

I am seeking advise as to which rifle I should go for?

Firstly this is going to operate as my main Deer rifle, but if I get on with it then will also double up on Fox's.

Haenel Jaeger, Bergara Carbon Crest, Sauer Pantera and Sako Finnlight 2.

So I am looking at weight and on the end will be a Stalon/Freyer & Devik mod.

The Other thing is that I want it quite short, but dont want to give up accuracy.

Anyway would welcome your thoughts and or other suggestions.

cheers and happy hunting.

 

[Long drag]

Hi I have a Sauer 404 in 6.5x55, great rifle very accurate, but heavy.
What your looking for ie Short, Light, are very important, have you looked at the Styer Scout in 6.5 ticks all the boxes, Light, Short, and very accurate.

 

[Cottis]

Schultz and Larsen Classic. They offer various barrel profiles and choice if you are weight conscious. Wood or synth. Awesome barrels, take down so easy to clean chamber etc. They are very good rifles.

 

[Freestander]

I’ve just got the Bergara crest with the carbon stock creedmoor a lot of rifle for the money in my opinion .
Nice and light and and does what I need

 

[gixer1]

Any of them for a first rifle will be good - all more accurate than most shooters will be.

The best bet is to go to an RFD where you can pick up and even try some to see what fits you.

Regards,
Gixer

 

[Madu]

Tikka CTR

 

[BE Precision]

this is short, light and very accurate

Sold: - 6.5 Creedmoor Rem 700 Semi Custom - New Barrel

Mcmillan Hunter fibreglass stock,fully pillar and devcon bedded and inlet for BDL floorplate. feeds perfectly. Little used and fully checked Remington 700 action, no need for any trueing. Tuned factory trigger (its adequate), New (proof rounds only + 9 test shots, shoot 3 clean x 3) Phoenix cut...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[Burger]

As a Tikka fan I would advise that direction. I currently own a 6.5 in the T3X Roughtech Ember.

I also considered the Begara range as it does have many stock barrel options at a decent price and hear pretty good things.

Advise with anything shooting, get your hands on a few and see what you think.

 

[Jack3]

Sauer with F&D mod

 

[kieran]

Get a sako s20 very accurate and different stocks to chose from to suit

 

[NullMac]

Be careful.

Hornady 123gr 6.5 factory: speed on box 2900fps, speed on crony from 24" barrel 2780fps !

Less ~25fps/inch = 2780 - 125fps = 2660 fps. Gee.

 

[dropmdead]

I'm in a similar position - I'm looking at carbon stock, howa (or custom) action, and after market barrel

 

[Dickie]

Get yourself to several gunshops and handle as many as you can, see which feels the most comfortable and fits you, even better if they have the ability to let you try them. Then you’ll have your answer.
Most people here will tell you what they have and what suits them might not suit you.

 

[2Ll’s]

PM Sent

 

[Muir]

~Muir

(SW4350 is Lovex S070)

 

[Muir]

......or one of these. ~ Muir

 

[25 Sharps]

this is short, light and very accurate

Sold: - 6.5 Creedmoor Rem 700 Semi Custom - New Barrel

Mcmillan Hunter fibreglass stock,fully pillar and devcon bedded and inlet for BDL floorplate. feeds perfectly. Little used and fully checked Remington 700 action, no need for any trueing. Tuned factory trigger (its adequate), New (proof rounds only + 9 test shots, shoot 3 clean x 3) Phoenix cut...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

I’d be buying this one, not a fan of short creedmoors but if it’s not for the range 19” will be fine.

 

[25 Sharps]

Be careful.

Hornady 123gr 6.5 factory: speed on box 2900fps, speed on crony from 24" barrel 2780fps !

Less ~25fps/inch = 2780 - 125fps = 2660 fps. Gee.

Yes, cutting a creedmoor down effectively turns it into a Grendel, but a Grendel with a long barrel.

 

[Kiwi Tim]

Savage impulse

 

[Muir]

Savage impulse

I've never even seen one.~Muir