Author Topic: New Rifle (Read 2408 times)

The Fin · « **on:** August 11, 2020, 08:08:13 PM »

I've got the itch for a new rifle and scope. I'm looking at 6.5 Creedmore. Unfortunately I shoot left handed so my choices are limited. I've been looking at Christensen Arms Mesa and Fierce Rifles. Also thought about Remington Custom Shop. Any advice would be appreciated.

TooTallMike · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2020, 08:31:41 PM »

What's the role you're looking to fill?

I'd say that would narrow it down further and you should have no problem getting a fine wrong handed rifle 😁

Kidding!

Any traditional calibers you don't have?
What's pushing you towards the 6.5?

TooTallMike · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2020, 08:33:48 PM »

And before anyone twists my words I did not say there was anything wrong with the 6.5 creedmoor even if it is a 308 win with a manbun

Nothing wrong with that 🤣

opdinkslayer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2020, 09:00:22 PM »

I’d look at the PRC over the creedmoor

jrebel · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2020, 09:08:10 PM »

Bergera makes a very nice left handed model. They promise .5 moa out of the box too. I love my creedmoor and think any of the 6.5 would be a good choice.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/876441549

highside74 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2020, 09:09:42 PM »

I'll sell you my Browning Hells Canyon Speed Creedmoor so I can get a PRC. $1550 with a VX-5 3-15 scope. Bangs steel all day long at 600 plus. My 11 year old was busting steel coyotes at 525. Great rifle but I would have bought the PRC if it were around then.

I'm a lefty and use right handed rifles.

mountainman · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2020, 09:20:38 PM »

Go PRC👍. It's what the Creedmore should have been!!

dreadi · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2020, 10:56:32 PM »

You could give SPR Industries a shout and have Tom build you a custom rifle.

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GoldenOscar · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2020, 11:21:42 PM »

Check out Cantrell custom guns in Stanwood - right down the road and Kris is a great guy.

dyhardhuntr · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2020, 10:03:54 AM »

Not sure what your price point is or if you are in a hurry to get a new rifle. After doing some research and talking to a military buddy I opted to go with a seekins precision havak ph2. I haven’t received it yet but it’s American made in Lewiston,Id. Supposed to be a great company with lots of great reviews. Comparable in price to Christensen.

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The Fin · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2020, 10:07:21 AM »

Thanks for the input. I'm giving my 30 06 to my friends son. I have a 300 Win mag, a 338 Win mag and a 375 H&H Winchester which I got for a safari but it didn't happen. Looking for something for deer and antelope to replace the "06. I appreciate the help.

bullfisher · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2020, 10:14:48 AM »

X4 for the 6.5PRC.

Mtnwalker · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2020, 12:07:07 PM »

Well I hate to be that guy but IF I were going to buy a Creed, I’d have a hard time buying anything besides a Tikka. I bought one for my Dad before our Colorado trip last year because his .270 was acting up, and holy expletives does it shoot. I have a lot of accurate rifles, as well as a few other Tikkas that are great shooters, but this thing is phenomenal. For a $700 rifle and $30 factory ammo it is real hard to beat. Plus you could throw it in a Mesa Precision stock and still be less money than the others you’ve mentioned. I haven’t reloaded for it yet because the factory stuff shoots so well, the only down side is they’re slow and the SD isn’t great so you get some vertical when you get way out there. This is the first 6 shots out of a brand new rifle, 1-3 eld-x with a sighter off paper, 4-6 eld-m. Bore snake between each shot. 100rds down the tube now still shooting great

PA BEN · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2020, 12:10:04 PM »

Savage 110 Storm, LH

ghosthunter · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2020, 12:49:48 PM »

Quote from: PA BEN on August 12, 2020, 12:10:04 PM

Savage 110 Storm, LH

IN 7mm 08

buckfvr · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2020, 02:50:36 PM »

Savage 110 Lightweight Storm. Between 3 of us we have 4 of them, all shoot amazing with factory ammo. I bought mine in 6.5cm because some of the places I hunt I dont need to pack the 12lb 7mag. I got the 6.5 since I already have everything to reload as I also have a LR 6.5. The scoped rifle weighs 6lb, 9 zo. Talley one piece lightweight rings and Leupold VX Freedom 3-9 with tri-moa makes this woods gun point and shoot for me out to 400 yards. 200 yard zero, first moa hash mark is 250, second is 300. Ive yet to verify at 350 and 400 but will soon and just have a cheat sheet on my rangefinder. It is purely my woods carry rifle that is cross canyon (within reason) capable.

Sierra 130gr Game Changers are the shtuff for this little rifle and as soon as I use up the factory stuff I will load my own to the same velocity node.
I am excited to carry this rifle this year as it will let me wonder for mules a bit more, not having to lug my heavy LR rigs and gear.

Since it is hunt only, my focus is on first 2 shots, cold bore and follow up, as I know this little guy will heat up fast, but the pic of the target is after sight in at 100 and cool down, then these were my 200 yard cold bore and follow up before I moved it over to DC. I cant ask for more from a pure hunt rifle.

buckfvr · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2020, 02:53:25 PM »

Rifle, and no it doesnt kick as far as Im concerned.

Magnum_Willys · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2020, 04:35:34 PM »

Sportsmans has the Browning 28 Nosler Hells Canyon Speed in Camo/ Burnt Bronze for $1100 with brake. Load with Factory Bergers good to 1000 yards. Or get the 6.5 same rifle offered above.

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