Rifle recommendations

[djherb08]

Hi guys I am new to the Forum so I should probably introduce myself to start off. I'm from Eastern Pennsylvania 26 years old and have been hunting and shooting all my life. I am looking to set up a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle for Whitetail, varmints, and occasional target shooting. Most shots will be 500 yards or less. I have never done any competitions but I won't rule it out for the future. With that being said I'm attempting to stay around $1,000 for this build with the rifle and scope combined. I'm currently trying to choose a rifle; I have been looking at a Howa 1500, a Savage fcp-sr, Ruger American predator, Weatherby Vanguard (which I realize is a Howa with a different stock.) I am open to any other suggestions and any positive or negative criticism on the rifles I listed. Obviously the less money I spend on the rifle means more I will have for the Optics.

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[steve123]

Tikka T3, if you can find one. Check out a Athlon Talos BTR 4-14x44, mil/mil FFP.

 

[davidwiz]

If you're near Philly you can shoot my AI AT. But I agree, based on your budget, get a Tikka.

 

[adb77]

Tikka, my buddy just picked up a CTR amazing rifle for the money

 

[djherb08]

yeah the CTR is a great looking rifle. in your opinions is it worth the extra 3-400 vs a Savage 10fcp?

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[djherb08]

Tikka T3, if you can find one. Check out a Athlon Talos BTR 4-14x44, mil/mil FFP.

Looks like a nice optic for that price. I will add that one to the list for consideration. I am also intrigued by the Zeiss Terra, mostly because it's the only Zeiss I could ever afford haha, but I understand it is outsourced and maybe not on par with their other glass. I like the reticle and the illumination factor on the Talos.

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[308pirate]

Howa 1500