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What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« on: January 01, 2017, 12:26:33 PM »
I'm wanting a 6.5 creedmore for hunting and for target shooting. Due to weight I'm thinking a AR setup is out of the picture. Was thinking about a ruger American?, savage? Just not sure yet. Will be wanting to use it on antelope and deer so something that is not too heavy.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2017, 12:28:01 PM »
Ruger American predator is getting good reviews,  I seen one in north40 the other day I'd be happy to own

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2017, 12:37:02 PM »
I honestly haven't heard many if any bad reviews on any of the 6.5 creedmoors being produced these days. I'm thinking it's basically depending on your preference and what your budget is. I recently researched the 6.5 Cr a bunch and I chose the Savage lightweight Hunter. Topped with a VX2 4-12 CDS and Talley ultralights, the complete set up is around 6.8 lbs. Perfect for the application I wanted.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2017, 12:37:37 PM »
I've been curious about the bergara b14 rifles...seem like a pretty good bargain to me. :dunno:

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2017, 01:02:47 PM »
I'm going to go with a vortex scope with adjustable turrets when I figure out what rifle to get

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2017, 01:10:19 PM »
Ruger American predator is getting good reviews,  I seen one in north40 the other day I'd be happy to own
I just bought one of these. Haven't shot it yet though. I like the feel of it.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2017, 01:51:41 PM »
Savage light weight hunter if I wanted light.  Savage ba stealth if weight wasn't an issue.  Average hunting rifle....Savage 11,12,14, etc.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2017, 02:03:03 PM »
I have a Savage Model 116, Stainless/Synthetic. As they all say, it's a tack driver.
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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2017, 02:05:59 PM »
Ruger American predator is getting good reviews,  I seen one in north40 the other day I'd be happy to own
I just bought one of these. Haven't shot it yet though. I like the feel of it.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2017, 02:17:20 PM »
 If on a budget, that American Predator is hard to beat.
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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2017, 02:22:59 PM »
I keep looking at a kimber hunter in 6.5 creedmore

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2017, 02:31:29 PM »
I keep looking at a kimber hunter in 6.5 creedmore

  :tup: Another nice gun, about twice the $ of the American.

 If money is not a issue I'd look at the Coopers as well. http://cooperfirearms.com
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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2017, 02:37:34 PM »
During my search, the gun that actually felt the best was a Browning X-Bolt. It was a little longer than I was looking for, but had the best overall feel. Not sure about their reviews either.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2017, 02:44:14 PM »
I will most likely be buying two rifles, one for me and one for my wife. We are wanting to go hunt antelope and deer in Wyoming. I'm really starting to lean towards the American just with the price point and the good reviews. I can buy two ruger Americans for the price of one savage. I really do not think I will be shooting out to 1000 yards but would be target shooting out to 500.

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Re: What 6.5 creedmore rifle to get?
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2017, 02:45:10 PM »
You can't go wrong with the Predator. Especially when buying two. :twocents:

 


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