New rifle options

[jfs82]

I'm pretty new to rifles, hunting focused, and looking to get a nice, lightweight, rifle that will last. I and wanted you who know much more than me to provide some input on my options... Aim is sub 2500$, sub 6lb, cartridge capable of 600 yard efficacy, quality nonlead options available, threaded. I lean to 6.5 PRC and I do not reload as of now.

1. Seekins Element, love it, little pricey at 2800

2. CA ridgeline ti, some apprehension here due to the ca reviews that range from phenomenal shooting to unusable

3. CA mesa ti dropped into a lighter stock (AG composite sportsman should knock 8-9 oz off based on what I read), same apprehension as above

4. Tikka short mag donor action rebarreled/new stock (prob not as light as the other options, longer time to acquire, maybe more expensive route)

5. Weatherby mark v backcountry, love the rifle, don't love 60 dollars per box of ammo, would prefer slightly shorter barrel than 24 but not a dealbreaker

What else am I missing? opinions? Seekins codes available?

Thanks in advance for your time and shared knowledge.

 

[clark33]

Buy a Seekins 25% off cert on the classifieds and buy the element.

 

[clark33]

I will add I took a tour of the Seekins shop in Lewiston a couple weeks ago. It is impressive to say the least. And they are just awesome people. Big enough to produce enough to keep up with demand but small enough to take the time for great customer service. They even give you some swag after the walk thru of the facility.

 

[Harman117]

Barrett Fieldcraft, threaded, 6.5 CM

Another option

 

[physguy88]

There are these:

Proof Research Elevation Lightweight Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle 24" Proof Carbon Fiber Wrapped Match Grade Barrel Carbon Fiber Stock Onyx [FC-843068113486]

Cheaper Than Dirt! is America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, and we live up to that title. Expect bulk ammo deals, discount firearms, parts to build your next gun and more.

www.cheaperthandirt.com

Proof Research Elevation Black/Carbon Fiber Bolt Action Rifle - 308 Winchester

Buy Proof Research Elevation Black/Carbon Fiber Bolt Action Rifle - 308 Winchester at Sportsmans Warehouse online and in-store has everything for your outdoor sports adventure needs. Fishing, rods & reels, camping gear, tents and much more.

www.sportsmans.com

.308, 6.5, 6 creedmoore, little above 6 lb., high quality action, trigger and barrel.

Note however that these resellers, especially cheaper than dirt, have less than perfect reputations online.

 

[jfs82]

Thanks all for the input, if I was looking at CM I'd prob jump on one of those proof rifles. Seems like Seekins is the way I should be going.

 

[physguy88]

Some of the resellers like Eurooptic have the seekins at a little bit under MSRP but it's backordered at many places.