Kimber Hunter or Savage 116 Lightweight Hunter? .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

[CaNINE]

Just for everyone has correct information.  Lapua 260 brass in only $96 for 100 pieces available from Powder Valley (my go to source for all things reloading).

[baker5150]

Just for everyone has correct information.  Lapua 260 brass in only $96 for 100 pieces available from Powder Valley (my go to source for all things reloading).

ammoseek.com

same price.

[sumpnz]

Can't speak to .260 brass, but I have Lapua brass for my 9.3x62mm.  I have pieces up to 18 firings and still looking just fine.  I bought my rifle used and it came with the brass and dies.  If I can get 18+ loadings out of that brass then the 100 pieces it came with is easily a lifetime supply.  Granted, nobody in their right mind does high volume shooting with a 9.3x62, whereas a .260 is reasonable for that, but close to 2000 shots from one box of brass is a pretty good deal.  Even if it seems costly up front.

[BULLBLASTER]

Can't speak to .260 brass, but I have Lapua brass for my 9.3x62mm.  I have pieces up to 18 firings and still looking just fine.  I bought my rifle used and it came with the brass and dies.  If I can get 18+ loadings out of that brass then the 100 pieces it came with is easily a lifetime supply.  Granted, nobody in their right mind does high volume shooting with a 9.3x62, whereas a .260 is reasonable for that, but close to 2000 shots from one box of brass is a pretty good deal.  Even if it seems costly up front.

I sure love the Lapua brass for my 6.5-284.

[Buckhunter28]

Awesome thanks for all the extra info and insight given! Going to go handle a few rifles myself this weekend and figure out what just has the best overall fit and feel, and thanks for all the info on some other caliber choices as well!

[Buckhunter28]

Just got my Kimber Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor today, time to mount my scope on it and take her to the range! As for fit, feel, quality, and comfort, I could not be happier. The bolt is smooth as butter, the gun has a great feel, is super lightweight, and everything on it, to me anyways, has quality written on it. I'll post an update once I've put some lead down range. Thanks again to all who gave input!

[jjness11]

Just got my Kimber Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor today, time to mount my scope on it and take her to the range! As for fit, feel, quality, and comfort, I could not be happier. The bolt is smooth as butter, the gun has a great feel, is super lightweight, and everything on it, to me anyways, has quality written on it. I'll post an update once I've put some lead down range. Thanks again to all who gave input!

You made a good choice! The Kimber Hunter is a stripped down version of their higher end rifles (same action and barrel, just doesn't make it to the custom shop). The 6.5 Creed shoots lights out! I have a Precision Rifle in 6.5, and the groups it shoots makes me want to put down my 270 for a hunting version of a 6.5!

[Southpole]

You won't be disappointed with the Hunter. Like I've mentioned before, I have the Hunter in the .243. The weight and balance of the rifle is exceptional and it's pretty darned accurate too 

[Buckhunter28]

Glad to hear guys, thanks! Yea, I've heard the 6.5 is supposed to be the cat's meow so I decided to get one for myself to see, and i am already in love with this Kimber Hunter! And yea that's what I have read, its the same action and barrel as their $2000 rifles just has a different stock, I can't wait to get er down to the range!