6.5 Creedmore

[KMcCormick]

what are some good sub $700 6.5 bolt guns.

[KMcCormick]

Im considering getting a 6.5 creedmore Savage rifle I have had .308 rifles in the past and liked them but the 6.5 is a more accurate round in general on paper and it what you see used in long range competition. The price point is around the same for match ammunition and i'm comfortable reloading. But just because something is awesome on paper doesn't mean its the best option what are some of your opinions on the 6.5 creedmore vs a .308 or say a 7mm rem mag?

[spqrzilla]

The question is what you intend to do with it. If you really want to compete in long range rifle, then the 6.5 Creedmor is a great cartridge for that. But if you want a general paper puncher and are not a reloader, then .308 Winchester is obviously more easily found.

The 7mm Remington Mag is going to punish you more on a target range. But is a great elk cartridge.

[KMcCormick]

I am considering getting into the long range game which is why ive started to look into the 6.5

The question is what you intend to do with it. If you really want to compete in long range rifle, then the 6.5 Creedmor is a great cartridge for that. But if you want a general paper puncher and are not a reloader, then .308 Winchester is obviously more easily found.

The 7mm Remington Mag is going to punish you more on a target range. But is a great elk cartridge.

[jmg8550]

Good for what? You can pick up a Ruger American predator in 6.5 Creedmoor for under $700.

[longrange2]

Also a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 6.5 for around $550. I've seen them on sale at Cabelas for around $500. The Ruger American Predator should be less than $500.

[Rucker61]

The Savage 10T in 6.5 Creedmoor will be on sale starting tomorrow at Cabela's for $529, $70 off.

[Grant H.]

The Savage 10T in 6.5 Creedmoor will be on sale starting tomorrow at Cabela's for $529, $70 off.

This would be a great place to start.

Despite the usual savage bashing that happens, they make a great platform to learn on as they usually shoot very well out of the box, and then when you have learned/want to change stuff, there are lots of options for making them even better.

The current consensus that I see in the LR world is that a factory Savage will out shoot a factory Remington. Are either of them going to touch a true custom build? Probably not. Not unless you get that one rare hens tooth that came out of either factory having been blessed to be the best they've turned out in years.

Aftermarket support for the Remington is better, but the Savage aftermarket is just fine. There are PLENTY of good barrel makers that cut for Savages, there are good options for stocks, and there are good options for triggers.

I personally shoot Savages, for a variety of reasons which include:
Floating Bolt Head Design - Proven accuracy, and easy to use.
Rebarreling with Tools - I don't have to use my lathe to rebarrel a rifle.
Accutrigger - Many don't like the accu-trigger. I do.

[KMcCormick]

This would be a great place to start.

Despite the usual savage bashing that happens, they make a great platform to learn on as they usually shoot very well out of the box, and then when you have learned/want to change stuff, there are lots of options for making them even better.

The current consensus that I see in the LR world is that a factory Savage will out shoot a factory Remington. Are either of them going to touch a true custom build? Probably not. Not unless you get that one rare hens tooth that came out of either factory having been blessed to be the best they've turned out in years.

Aftermarket support for the Remington is better, but the Savage aftermarket is just fine. There are PLENTY of good barrel makers that cut for Savages, there are good options for stocks, and there are good options for triggers.

I personally shoot Savages, for a variety of reasons which include:
Floating Bolt Head Design - Proven accuracy, and easy to use.
Rebarreling with Tools - I don't have to use my lathe to rebarrel a rifle.
Accutrigger - Many don't like the accu-trigger. I do.

I ended up getting the savage 10T and am now waiting for the scope to come in. I got it chambered in 6.5 and am excited to break it in and see how it does.

[Delfuego]

6.5 Creedmore is the bees knees if you're not a reloader. However I would not bother with a cheap rifle if you want accuracy. The barrel, action, trigger and stock are still the most important components for accuracy. Also if you don't have a good scope, rings & base you may never see the accuracy of that cartridge.

What do you consider "long Range"? Are you just punching paper? What distances do you want to shoot? Are you planning on shooting matches?