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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:13:51 PM

Title: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:13:51 PM: What 6.5 bolt action rifle would be the best to get, I have been looking at the savage long range. I want it for long range target shooting and for antelope and deer. I'm thinking I would get a vortex viper scope to go with it.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM: Check out the ruger precision rifle.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: jackelope on May 15, 2016, 06:30:02 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Check out the ruger precision rifle.

Best bang for the buck out there in the form of a true long range rifle.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: hunting4sanity on May 15, 2016, 06:40:09 PM: RPR is very good for long range target shooting, but handle one first if you want to do a lot of hiking while deer/antelope hunting - it may be a bit heavy as a hunting rifle. However, as I get older I'm just getting wimpy and like to hunt with a light hunting rifle.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:41:04 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Check out the ruger precision rifle.

I have also been checking them out also.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:41:32 PM: If on a budget, hard to beat the Ruger American http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/1000-yards-500-rifle-rugers-american-predator/
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:44:24 PM: Quote from: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Check out the ruger precision rifle.

I have also been checking them out also.

I don't know what the "precision rifle" weighs but the American in only 6.5 pounds or so. :dunno:
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:45:17 PM: Quote from: hunting4sanity on May 15, 2016, 06:40:09 PM
RPR is very good for long range target shooting, but handle one first if you want to do a lot of hiking while deer/antelope hunting - it may be a bit heavy as a hunting rifle. However, as I get older I'm just getting wimpy and like to hunt with a light hunting rifle.

Yes indeed that rifle with a vortex will probably come in around 11.5-12 lbs.

Quote from: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:41:32 PM
If on a budget, hard to beat the Ruger American http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/1000-yards-500-rifle-rugers-american-predator/

Another great choice. I have 2 predators and they both shoot amazing at the price point they are top notch and very light. If you like you can get a timney to improve the trigger for around 100-125.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:47:55 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:44:24 PM
Quote from: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Check out the ruger precision rifle.

I have also been checking them out also.

I don't know what the "precision rifle" weighs but the American in only 6.5 pounds or so. :dunno:

That is correct. Both of mine come in with optics and mounts are around 7.5-8lbs.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:50:33 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:47:55 PM
Quote from: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 06:44:24 PM
Quote from: NW-GSP on May 15, 2016, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Check out the ruger precision rifle.

I have also been checking them out also.

I don't know what the "precision rifle" weighs but the American in only 6.5 pounds or so. :dunno:

That is correct. Both of mine come in with optics and mounts are around 7.5-8lbs.

And under $1000?
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:55:45 PM: The precision rifle with optics no.

The predators heck yes way under. One of mine is rocking a bushnell elite and the other a vortex.

Other great choice coming out is the new TIKKA T3X CTR 6.5 CREEDMOOR looks like it will come in at 7.4 bare rifle.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 07:01:09 PM: The last couple predators have left my shop at 415.00 plus tax. the 6.5 and 243 are the harder ones to find in stock. None of my 8 wholesalers have them in stock and I am waiting for several of the rugers pr's as well.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 07:26:55 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 15, 2016, 06:55:45 PM
The precision rifle with optics no.

The predators heck yes way under. One of mine is rocking a bushnell elite and the other a vortex.

:tup:
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: haugenna on May 15, 2016, 07:31:24 PM: Where are the coopers coming in at?
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: CaNINE on May 15, 2016, 07:47:50 PM: NW-GSP, the Savage 12 Long Range Precision is an exceptional rifle. It is heavy but not too heavy for pronghorn or deer depending upon your hunting style. A friend has one and it is one of the most accurate rifles I've been behind. It's 11 pounds sans optics so beware. Lay that baby over a pack in the field and it's one sweet long range critter getter.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: hunting4sanity on May 15, 2016, 08:29:20 PM: My son shoots a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 and with his Nightforce scope and Harris 6 to 9" bipods it's pushing 14 lbs. Accurate gun, just decide if the weight is an issue and if it's more of a long-range competition type rifle or spot-n-stalk type rifle you need. Go to a website like Grabagun and see if something catches your eye in their 6.5 Creedmoor selections, that's a great caliber in my opinion.
http://grabagun.com/firearms/rifles-for-sale/bolt-action-rifles-for-sale.html?caliber=2865
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2016, 08:38:12 PM: Quote from: haugenna on May 15, 2016, 07:31:24 PM
Where are the coopers coming in at?

About $2500 ;)
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: bobcat on May 15, 2016, 08:56:35 PM: Another good option is the Howa Alpine, the 6.5 Creedmoor just became available in 2016.

http://www.legacysports.com/alpine-mountain-rifle
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: birdwacker on May 16, 2016, 01:24:24 PM: I picked up a Bergara B14 synthetic in 6.5 Creedmoor at Sportsman's Whse for 699.00 . Weighs 7.25 without a scope. Mine shoots the Hornady 143gr eld-x into 1/2 in at 100yds.
Title: Re: what is the best factory bolt action 6.5 creedmore
Post by: coachcw on May 16, 2016, 05:44:29 PM: cooper !