Wanting a 6.5 creedmoor for hunting build or buy?

[2c1fr]

So I am looking into getting another hunting rifle except this time I want it in 6.5 creedmoor. Goals for this rifle are that Number 1 I want it to be my go to hunting rig I want to know it like the back of my hand, Number 2 I want it to be about 8 ish pounds up to 9 if need be that's with glass, and Number 3 I want to enjoy shooting it in the offseason so given my parameters would you a build or b buy?

 

[2c1fr]

Hey diver as far as budget I'm thinking around 1,000 for just the rifle

 

[scgolfer88]

Bergara HMR is gonna be hard to beat in that price point. Only downfall is say is if your out west doing spot/stalk stuff.

 

[FCrifles]

Tikka T3

 

[Hondo1]

For just hunting the Browning Hells canyon speed has caught my eye. Unfortunately I don't think it would be the best range rifle. If you want something that will do both I would suggest a custom. Put all on paper before you ever buy a single piece if going that route it will save you money in the end.

 

[powdahound76]

I have heard runor that Cabelas will have the tikka T3 in the light barrel model, 24" barrel in 6.5 CM about now. If I was shopping for a lighter weight hunter thats where I would look.
I have one in .308 due to I was all set up to shoot and load for that and I couldnt be happier with its performance.
Mine is under 8lbs with a basic leupold VX2

 

[bkw1911]

For just hunting the Browning Hells canyon speed has caught my eye. Unfortunately I don't think it would be the best range rifle. If you want something that will do both I would suggest a custom. Put all on paper before you ever buy a single piece if going that route it will save you money in the end.

I'm a huge Tikka fan, but other than the CTR which is a little heavier, they don't have a good creed hunting option. The Hells Canyon is pretty slick. I've talked a few co-workers into them and they shoot 1/2moa with the hornady factory 143ELDX's. Action runs nice and the trigger is adjustable.

 

[2c1fr]

Thanks for all the input guys I'm still deciding on what I will get but I'll let y'all know

 

[EddieE]

The problem is what makes a good hunting gun is portability, usually with a thinner barrel. The thinner barrel can't work well in the range. I was thinking a tikka with the factory stock, then get an aftermarket stock for range work. I like my T3 varmint so far. Only dry fired it, but love how smooth it is. Great trigger.

I have a pencil barrel Rem 700 from the 80's. First 3 shots clover at 100...but after, the barrel heats up and goes to shit. Trying to figure out what to do with this gun...

 

[FCrifles]

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[Crazy1323]

So a defiance deviant Hunter, manners elite hunters, and proof barrel may be out of the budget. Throw on a Leupold MK6 3-18 and you have a bad hunting rig.

 

[Bank4Bucks]

Ruger RPR (a little heavier than what you want but...)

 

[mark5pt56]

Thank me later


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This x1k!

I'm glad they came out with the Lite model, that is great news. OP, I would take a hard look at the ctrx in ss. I have one and it's a great rifle, not to heavy, accurate and pleasant to shoot. It just depends on what you want without paying for labor to make the same thing, other than a different mag or stock and take pretty pictures. Don't let mag prices scare you away, how many do you really need?

 

[MysizeisMAGNUM]

I picked up a Tikka T3x CTR, for around $800 and put a NF ATACR F1 4-16 on it and I am so impressed. Don't look past the Tikka's!

 

[jbuck88]

I just got done building mine, in 6mmCM though. If my kid decided tomorrow that he wanted to go this year I would take a hard look at the stainless T3x CTR for him.