6.5 creedmor light weight options

Wolf-killer

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Looking at buying a 6.5 Creedmor. want opinions on what of these brands and models are the most accurate with factory ammo
Savage 110 Lightweight Storm
Tikka T3 Superlight
Browning Hells Canyon Speed
 
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I've got a T3X Lite (not superlite) in 6.5 creedmoor and have been really happy with it. Shoots well and is pretty nice to carry.. I think mine is 8.5 or 9lbs with SWFA 3-9, Warne Mountain tech rings, Mountain Tactical rail, claw sling and a ~16oz Harris bipod. It's shot decent groups with everything I've put through it but probably does the best (sub MOA for 3-5 shots) with 143 ELD-X, HSM Berger VLD 140s, and the American Eagle 140 OTM.
 

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I just bought a Ruger American predator chambered in 6.5. Topped with a Leupold VX3. Rifle gets great reviews, barrel is threaded and still plenty of money for quality optics.
 

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I have a HC speed in 6.5, sweet little rifle. Accurate, carries nice, factory brake and cerakote. Would buy again!
 

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My Tikka Superlight shoots right around .5moa with 120, 140, and 147 factory ELDMs after bedding. It is slightly better with hand loads.
 

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Well since you didn’t ask....

I’d get an Adirondack in 6.5, that would be a sweet rifle.
 
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My tikka lite shoots just a little bit better than my buddies kimber for about 1/3 the $$$ :D. I have had good luck with tikkas. They feel a little cheap in the hand but they are light on the shoulder and wallet and make tiny holes in paper.
 
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Well since you didn’t ask....

I’d get an Adirondack in 6.5, that would be a sweet rifle.

I checked them out, for the price I think there action is sloppy compared to some of the cheaper guns. For that kind of $ i think it should be better than that
 
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What kind of groups are you getting?Factory Ammo?

I have a savage 16 LWH and these are what I get - first is factory - second is handload:

Edit to add closer up so you can see load data for factory

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I have a savage 16 LWH and these are what I get - first is factory - second is handload:

Edit to add closer up so you can see load data for factory

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Thanks
thats a good shooting gun, Im thinking I may get one of those, for the $ you really can't go wrong
 
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Any of those rifles mentioned have a reputation for good accuracy. Differences will come down to the individual rifle you buy.
 

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Can't argue with the Savage (have 3 of them) but right now I got my eye on a Sako 85 Finnlight in 6.5 Creedmore as soon as I move a safe queen out the door.
 

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Since you brought up the Savage, does anyone know what the difference is between the stainless Lightweight Hunter and the Lightweight Storm?


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Since you brought up the Savage, does anyone know what the difference is between the stainless Lightweight Hunter and the Lightweight Storm?


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Storm has a different (better) stock and magazine system. The LWH is built to be light weight and does not have an accustock and the magazine system is the same as the axis series. Storm has the new accustock with lop and comb adjustment and the weather warrior style of magazine/bottom metal. Storm will be heavier. Actions and barrels are same I believe.

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