Need help deciding on a new rifle 6.5 CM
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The CTR and HMR are both very common choices for getting into the long range game. The S20 is awesome and if we were allowed suppressors I'd run a 20" .30-06 with a Banish 30 for hunting but I've not seen any of the Precision model in action yet.
Parts commonality with your Tikka could be nice. Keep the '06 for making burger and add a CTR paper puncher to your safe and hit Altasworx for some goodies.
Sako makes a great rifle and Sako makes Tikka so between these choices you cannot got wrong.
I had a negative experience with a Bergara B14R reliability, so my confidence in that brand is much lower than I have for Sako and Tikka.
I would suggest that you consider weight adjustability and price and select what suits you best between Sako and Tikka.
You might be ok with Bergara, but I doubt you will be better off.
I had a negative experience with a Bergara B14R reliability, so my confidence in that brand is much lower than I have for Sako and Tikka.
I would suggest that you consider weight adjustability and price and select what suits you best between Sako and Tikka.
You might be ok with Bergara, but I doubt you will be better off.
Mystic Precision
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What do you want to do with this rifle?
Jerry
Jerry
Yea ! its Hard to make a suggestion with out knowing what the useage will be ? RJ
The HMR Pro has a nicer action than the Tikka, and the HMR stock is decent, but they're not cheap.
Not a big fan of the UPR stock. For a little more you could put a CTR or Varmint in a XRS or a Bravo.
My vote is 24" CTR out of those 3. Lots of aftermarket to upgrade it down the line (chassis, shouldered prefits etc).
Not a big fan of the UPR stock. For a little more you could put a CTR or Varmint in a XRS or a Bravo.
My vote is 24" CTR out of those 3. Lots of aftermarket to upgrade it down the line (chassis, shouldered prefits etc).
Mystic Precision
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The layout that excels in a LR focused rig is not something I would want to carry hunting. Start with a budget, accuracy expectations and then the stock/chassis you find comfy.
If you can, test drive a few rifles set up for the type of LR shooting you prefer. The latest greatest may not fit or suit you... and comfy fit makes for accurate fire.
Barrels make or break any rifle and factory barrels can be a crap shoot. Given how much you will be spending on factory ammo or reloads, having a quality barrel to shoot them through is money saved and targets hit.
The rifle doesn't need to cost alot (or as much as you want) and this rifle really isn't much more then some factory rifles with similar layout.... and will shoot circles around them.
I like small groups at LR and that starts with a barrel capable of getting the job done.
YMMV
Jerry
If you can, test drive a few rifles set up for the type of LR shooting you prefer. The latest greatest may not fit or suit you... and comfy fit makes for accurate fire.
Barrels make or break any rifle and factory barrels can be a crap shoot. Given how much you will be spending on factory ammo or reloads, having a quality barrel to shoot them through is money saved and targets hit.
The rifle doesn't need to cost alot (or as much as you want) and this rifle really isn't much more then some factory rifles with similar layout.... and will shoot circles around them.
I like small groups at LR and that starts with a barrel capable of getting the job done.
YMMV
Jerry
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RIFLE -Tikka T3x TAC A1 - 6.5 Creedmoor - Coyote Brown :
Never before has there been a rifle that meets the strictest quality requirements for unrivalled long range accuracy at this price range. With best-in-class value for every sport shooter, the new T3x TAC A1 is the ultimate tool for long range accuracy
SCOPE -
Zeiss Conquest V6 5-30x50 BDC - ZBR 522251-9991-070 :
The most compact high-magnification riflescope in the industry and the most powerful in the V6 line, this riflescope is perfect for mid- to extra-long-range hunting and serious precision shooting. The wide magnification range provides great flexibility for those shooting in vast Western terrains or varmint and predator hunting. This scope also features side parallax adjustment and is available with either the #6, #43, ZBR-1 or ZMOA-1 ballistic reticles. Made in Germany for the rugged demands of any hunting or shooting style, the new Conquest V6 with true 6x zoom, 30mm tube and up to 100 MOA elevation adjustment is engineered to reach beyond expectations. ZEISS FL (Fluoride) Glass, enhanced T lens coatings and LotuTec protective coating provide industry-leading resolution and shooter accuracy
jmo RJ
Never before has there been a rifle that meets the strictest quality requirements for unrivalled long range accuracy at this price range. With best-in-class value for every sport shooter, the new T3x TAC A1 is the ultimate tool for long range accuracy
SCOPE -
Zeiss Conquest V6 5-30x50 BDC - ZBR 522251-9991-070 :
The most compact high-magnification riflescope in the industry and the most powerful in the V6 line, this riflescope is perfect for mid- to extra-long-range hunting and serious precision shooting. The wide magnification range provides great flexibility for those shooting in vast Western terrains or varmint and predator hunting. This scope also features side parallax adjustment and is available with either the #6, #43, ZBR-1 or ZMOA-1 ballistic reticles. Made in Germany for the rugged demands of any hunting or shooting style, the new Conquest V6 with true 6x zoom, 30mm tube and up to 100 MOA elevation adjustment is engineered to reach beyond expectations. ZEISS FL (Fluoride) Glass, enhanced T lens coatings and LotuTec protective coating provide industry-leading resolution and shooter accuracy
jmo RJ
Mystic Precision
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Since you like Tikka, consider swapping a prefit match heavy barrel into the 30-06 you now own, drop into a stock/chassis of your liking and enjoy. Then you can put on the 30-06 and hunting stock for the fall.
Simple, and will shoot great.
Jerry
PS.. if you dont want to touch the hunting rifle, then start with a T3 in 308/243 and build up from there.
Simple, and will shoot great.
Jerry
PS.. if you dont want to touch the hunting rifle, then start with a T3 in 308/243 and build up from there.
Buy the caliber you want.
I will be hunting with my XRS in 6.5 CM this fall, again.
If I was plowing through heavy bush then I would take something else.
My rifle and myself are almost ready for an aftermarket barrel. I am glad I did not get one right away, learnt lots so far with the factory one, ( Savage Stealth ) and it shoots well.
I will be hunting with my XRS in 6.5 CM this fall, again.
If I was plowing through heavy bush then I would take something else.
My rifle and myself are almost ready for an aftermarket barrel. I am glad I did not get one right away, learnt lots so far with the factory one, ( Savage Stealth ) and it shoots well.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Summerland, BC
If you are going to use a factory rifle as a donor, the most common cals for a short action are 243 and 308... If you can find a 6.5 CM, even better. The factory parts are removed as needed to complete whatever you want as an end spec.
Enjoy your build.
Jerry
Picked up a CTR in 6.5 and 24 inch barrel.
Will start to slowly build the gun. Was thinking about a Vortex® Viper PST Gen II for the scope? And maybe buying a chassis for the gun right away. Any suggests on the scope and chassis would be apricated. Budget for the scope will be around 1500.
Will start to slowly build the gun. Was thinking about a Vortex® Viper PST Gen II for the scope? And maybe buying a chassis for the gun right away. Any suggests on the scope and chassis would be apricated. Budget for the scope will be around 1500.
