I'm interested in purchasing my first bolt action rifle.
I have it narrowed down to the factory rifle (Savage B10 Stealth Left Hand).
I am debating between choosing my first chambering: 6x45 rebarrel or 6.5 Creedmoor.
I could get the .223 and rebarrel with a Shilen pre-fit chambered for 6x45 or buy the rifle from the factory in 6.5 CM.
I am interested in target shooting and getting into precision and long range shooting. Possibly varmint maybe deer, although I would rather use a more handy second rifle for hunting. Prone target shooting is the primary interest. Somewhat interested in competitive shooting in the future.
This will also be my entry into reloading.
Should I go for a .223/6x45 rebarrel for a varmint/target rifle that uses cheap and common reloading components?
Or should I go for an off -the-shelf 6.5 CM to learn and improve upon? Factory ammunition is not a major concern since I plan on developing loads and only shooting my own.
Any advice is welcome and appreciated! Thank you!
I have it narrowed down to the factory rifle (Savage B10 Stealth Left Hand).
I am debating between choosing my first chambering: 6x45 rebarrel or 6.5 Creedmoor.
I could get the .223 and rebarrel with a Shilen pre-fit chambered for 6x45 or buy the rifle from the factory in 6.5 CM.
I am interested in target shooting and getting into precision and long range shooting. Possibly varmint maybe deer, although I would rather use a more handy second rifle for hunting. Prone target shooting is the primary interest. Somewhat interested in competitive shooting in the future.
This will also be my entry into reloading.
Should I go for a .223/6x45 rebarrel for a varmint/target rifle that uses cheap and common reloading components?
Or should I go for an off -the-shelf 6.5 CM to learn and improve upon? Factory ammunition is not a major concern since I plan on developing loads and only shooting my own.
Any advice is welcome and appreciated! Thank you!
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