Ruger M77 Mark II Target Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor
or Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter in 300 win mag
or Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter in 300 win mag
6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
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Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are you looking to do with the rifle? </div></div>
+1 on this question.
Also, what specifically draws you to the Ruger?
Between just those two specific choices, based on nothing more than the mfg, I'd get the 300WM Savage. I have seen some real quality problems come out of Ruger centerfire rifles in the last several years. That, combined with the lack of aftermarket support for the M77 series rifles, proprietary scope mounting system (although that can be dealt with), would lead me in a different direction than the Ruger.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are you looking to do with the rifle? </div></div>
+1 on this question.
Also, what specifically draws you to the Ruger?
Between just those two specific choices, based on nothing more than the mfg, I'd get the 300WM Savage. I have seen some real quality problems come out of Ruger centerfire rifles in the last several years. That, combined with the lack of aftermarket support for the M77 series rifles, proprietary scope mounting system (although that can be dealt with), would lead me in a different direction than the Ruger.
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
try my luck out to about 670 yards thats the max distance that we could safely shoot on my buddys land
im leaning to the savage if for nothing else i have a savage .17 hmr that i have become partial to!
try my luck out to about 670 yards thats the max distance that we could safely shoot on my buddys land
im leaning to the savage if for nothing else i have a savage .17 hmr that i have become partial to!
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
Any 223 or 308 would handle that distance if your just target shooting. The 6.5 and the 300wm are great rounds but 670 is a chip shot unless you have some crazy wind. Once you shoot that far a few times, you'll be looking for a longer range. It's addictive!
Drugs I'm addicted to are as follows:
50bmg
408 Cheytac
338 Lapua
300 winmag
308
6.5 Creedmoor
260 remington
Any 223 or 308 would handle that distance if your just target shooting. The 6.5 and the 300wm are great rounds but 670 is a chip shot unless you have some crazy wind. Once you shoot that far a few times, you'll be looking for a longer range. It's addictive!
Drugs I'm addicted to are as follows:
50bmg
408 Cheytac
338 Lapua
300 winmag
308
6.5 Creedmoor
260 remington
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
im thinking to the future and the posibility of finding somewhere with more distance once i have that down !
im thinking to the future and the posibility of finding somewhere with more distance once i have that down !
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
im spending big on glass i just finnished 2 weeks strait doubbles so i can order a sn-3 t-pal on monday thats why im looking for the more bugget priced rifle maby next summer when my over time kicks in again i can go ai or sako or something high end like that just geting started on the distance shooting and didnt want to go cheep on the scope and then have my rifle and shooting eventualy out pace the glass!
im spending big on glass i just finnished 2 weeks strait doubbles so i can order a sn-3 t-pal on monday thats why im looking for the more bugget priced rifle maby next summer when my over time kicks in again i can go ai or sako or something high end like that just geting started on the distance shooting and didnt want to go cheep on the scope and then have my rifle and shooting eventualy out pace the glass!
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
Unless you are planning on getting out beyond 800yds or so in the near future, I'd find a 308 in a Savage or Remington and be done with it. Cheaper on the wallet, easier on the shoulder (at least in comparison with the 300WM) and should be able to do everything you need within the distance you indicated you have to shoot. Then, in a year or two, you can move into an AI or custom rifle and start reaching out to extended ranges with a larger caliber after you have had some trigger time on a budget rifle built around the 308.
Also, I'm not sure what your experience with centerfire rifles has been, but if you are just getting into shooting longer ranges, starting with a belted magnum like the 300WM may not be the best option for you (again, going back to the benefits of the 308).
Unless you are planning on getting out beyond 800yds or so in the near future, I'd find a 308 in a Savage or Remington and be done with it. Cheaper on the wallet, easier on the shoulder (at least in comparison with the 300WM) and should be able to do everything you need within the distance you indicated you have to shoot. Then, in a year or two, you can move into an AI or custom rifle and start reaching out to extended ranges with a larger caliber after you have had some trigger time on a budget rifle built around the 308.
Also, I'm not sure what your experience with centerfire rifles has been, but if you are just getting into shooting longer ranges, starting with a belted magnum like the 300WM may not be the best option for you (again, going back to the benefits of the 308).
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
verious lever guns a pump 30/06 a few semi auto .223 and i have a semi auto .308 ptr91 i was even considering a .270 bolt gun i have never shot past 200 yards but i have shot a couple of thousand rounds of the 308 more rapidly than consintrited
verious lever guns a pump 30/06 a few semi auto .223 and i have a semi auto .308 ptr91 i was even considering a .270 bolt gun i have never shot past 200 yards but i have shot a couple of thousand rounds of the 308 more rapidly than consintrited
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
one of these:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/42070
+ one of these in your flavor:
http://mcmillanusa.com
http://www.mannersstocks.com/Tactical.html
and get into reloading.
That should get you to 1000 fine.
one of these:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/42070
+ one of these in your flavor:
http://mcmillanusa.com
http://www.mannersstocks.com/Tactical.html
and get into reloading.
That should get you to 1000 fine.
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
A .308 bolt gun would be a good choice. If you get the Savage you can swap out the barrel at home with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel down the road and have the best of both worlds. Same action length and bolt face.
A .308 bolt gun would be a good choice. If you get the Savage you can swap out the barrel at home with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel down the road and have the best of both worlds. Same action length and bolt face.
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
+1 again on the 308. If you start doing some load development you can take it out to 1200 with the wind being the primary factor.
+1 again on the 308. If you start doing some load development you can take it out to 1200 with the wind being the primary factor.
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 win mag
I agree with rob - the .308 is a great caliber and will reach that far with ease. Easy to load for as well.
JamieD
Wolf Precision
814-262-7994
I agree with rob - the .308 is a great caliber and will reach that far with ease. Easy to load for as well.
JamieD
Wolf Precision
814-262-7994
