6.5 creedmoor, what do you have?

davsco · Nov 10, 2017

Speed3 said:
Known or unknown distance? I might try to make it

known distance. they give you three chances to hit each target. each stage, at least last time, had five targets and there were five stages. pretty low key and whomever is on the glass gives corrections. bring your own spotting scope if you have one, more is better.

ToolAA · Nov 10, 2017

davsco said:
just fyi, peacemaker is having a long range challenge (LRC) match sat dec 16 if you want to see a bunch of long range/precision rifles. most if not everyone will let you handle, get behind and even shoot their rifles. great opportunity to see a bunch of rifle and glass options. this is actually just a fun match, shot prone/on your belly. great chance to get dope for your gun. some folks even bring their hunting rifles, again to get dope.

Going up tomorrow to get my badge and qualify my rifle for the 1000yd range. Not looking forward to 28° 10am temps.

My plan is to try and make the match on the 16th work schedule permitting.

davsco · Nov 10, 2017

ToolAA said:
Going up tomorrow to get my badge and qualify my rifle for the 1000yd range. Not looking forward to 28° 10am temps.

My plan is to try and make the match on the 16th work schedule permitting.

bring your favorite handgun tomorrow and a buttload of ammo and do their am or pm supersteel match while you're there. free for members, so the price is right. pretty sure there is room in both am and pm. and yeah i'm not looking forward to the well less than 28% temps there at 0800.

Squaregrouper · Nov 11, 2017

ToolAA said:
Does you model have the 3 lug bolt design? Also how do you like the trigger? I saw one at the York PA show last year and it seemed like a good deal but the guy talked me into the Savage Axis II for $100 more. The stock is nicer on the TC but i liked the trigger on the Axis better.

By the way if you would like some brass I have a few mixed head-stamp range brass that you can have to get some reloads going. Maybe 20-30 cases. Let me know.

For factory ammo I like Prime. Its a great value for very accurate loads.

Yes, three lug.
I like the trigger and ordered a Win mod 70 3lb spring for it (supposedly they are interchangeable). The bolt is downright sloppy, but for a $200 rifle (w/rebate) I'm not complaining.
Consider the brass claimed. I will be ordering dies this week and will start seeking "in person" H4350 and RL17. I use IMR4350 for Krag and .303 Savage loads, but they aren't the same.
I still owe you money for the 1680 powder.

Did I mention how excited I am about the potential of this cheap rifle?

dreadpirate · Nov 11, 2017

squaregrouper said:
I took my TC Compass with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 out for the first time today. This was with the cheapest ammo I could get my hands (140gr Non Typical) This was the sighting in of a new rifle- group #1 wasn't on the paper.
Yup, I'm officially on the 6.5 Creedmoor bandwagon.

Nice shooting. TC does not get enough love around here.

ToolAA · Nov 12, 2017

squaregrouper said:
Yes, three lug.
I like the trigger and ordered a Win mod 70 3lb spring for it (supposedly they are interchangeable). The bolt is downright sloppy, but for a $200 rifle (w/rebate) I'm not complaining.
Consider the brass claimed. I will be ordering dies this week and will start seeking "in person" H4350 and RL17. I use IMR4350 for Krag and .303 Savage loads, but they aren't the same.
I still owe you money for the 1680 powder.

Did I mention how excited I am about the potential of this cheap rifle?

Ok I can hold the cases for you. It will give us a good reason to meet up at AGC again. I wish I had Friday’s off.

And about that powder I forgot all about it. I intended to send you a paypal link.

Mini14tac · Nov 13, 2017

Finally picked up the Ruger Predator in 6.5 CM and got it all together. Thanks Gary @ High Rock! It has a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4X12-40, Matthews Fabrication cheek rest and an epay $16 Tacfire TPI compact type brake (308 but I heard they work pretty well). I also have a EGW 20 MOA scope mount base but have not installed it as of yet. The trigger is really nice and was delivered @ 3.4 - 3.5 lb. average break. Hope to get it to the range and report back sometime in the near future.

Rack&Roll · Nov 18, 2017

Deal of the day, Ruger American with the Vortex scope, $500 on consignment with United Gun Shop. Looks new, still has sticker on it.

Not a Predator, but still an excellent deal.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=4999534&postcount=919

fidelity · Nov 18, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
Deal of the day, Ruger American with the Vortex scope, $500 on consignment with United Gun Shop. Looks new, still has sticker on it.

Not a Predator, but still an excellent deal.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=4999534&postcount=919

Agree, nice price.

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Striper69 · Nov 30, 2017

I just bought a Savage Axis in 6.5 Creedmore last week to fill the gap between my .223 and .30 cal. rifles. I bought 5 boxes of Remington Core-Lokt ammo to break it in with and will use the brass for reloading. Having a hard time finding the Lee Reloading dies for it.

Shoots nice with the ammo BTW but want to tailor my own loads for it.

The Savage Axis is on sale at Cabelas with a $100.00 rebate.

balttigger · Nov 30, 2017

Have a Ruger American Predator in 6.5CM. It has an Athlon Argos 6-30x56 sitting on top of an EGW 20MOA rail. So far, the only mod I have done is remove a coil and a half from the trigger spring and have it set to about 3.5lbs.

Debating on what I want to replace the stock with.... Boyd's AT-one or wait for the Magpul Hunter stock to be released some time next year. Then again, come tax time, I might find a wild hair and get one of the aluminum chassis....but I still can't fathom dropping $500 on a stock for a $400 rifle.

Took her to Hap Baker and after sub MOA at 100, took a Kentucky Elevation shot at 200 and hit a hair low of center. I'm happy with it and looking forward to seeing what she can do at longer ranges with a better stock.

Mini14tac · Nov 30, 2017

the only mod I have done is remove a coil and a half from the trigger spring and have it set to about 3.5lbs.

Just curious as to what was the need to remove 1 1/2 coils from the spring? They are supposed to be adjustable from approximately 3-5 lbs. My Ruger American Predator in 6.5 came from the factory @ just under 3.5 so I did not make any adjustments.

Squaregrouper · Nov 30, 2017

Striper69 said:
I just bought a Savage Axis in 6.5 Creedmore last week to fill the gap between my .223 and .30 cal. rifles. I bought 5 boxes of Remington Core-Lokt ammo to break it in with and will use the brass for reloading. Having a hard time finding the Lee Reloading dies for it.

Shoots nice with the ammo BTW but want to tailor my own loads for it.

The Savage Axis is on sale at Cabelas with a $100.00 rebate.

Good price and in stock...
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690939/6half-creedmoor-ultimate-rifle-die-set

ToolAA · Nov 30, 2017

Striper69 said:
I just bought a Savage Axis in 6.5 Creedmore last week to fill the gap between my .223 and .30 cal. rifles. I bought 5 boxes of Remington Core-Lokt ammo to break it in with and will use the brass for reloading. Having a hard time finding the Lee Reloading dies for it.

Shoots nice with the ammo BTW but want to tailor my own loads for it.

The Savage Axis is on sale at Cabelas with a $100.00 rebate.

I have been using a full length RCBS resizing die and an RCBS gold bullet seater. I’m able to produce some fairly consistent loads. Nothing against Lee dies by the way.

Striper69 · Dec 2, 2017

I found a Lee die from Graff and Sons.

CGrant726 · Dec 5, 2017

Picked up a Savage 10 SBA in 6.5 creedmor. 24" heavy threaded barrel. Came with a no name scope. I put a 6-18x44 vortex crossfire II on it and a bipod. Was on sale for $500 at Dick's, plus a $100 savage rebate. I got the scope on sale for $180 so I don't think this is a bad set up for $600 or so once I get the rebate back. I'm going to sight in this week. I picked up 150 rds of Hornady 140gr HPBT on sale to punch some paper with.

OLM-Medic · Dec 6, 2017

Ruger Predator and fixed 12x scope makes for a heck of a 1,000 yard gun for only ~$650 total

ToolAA · Dec 6, 2017

I found a deal too good to pass up and picked up a NF ATACR 5-25. Started getting things properly positioned and level last night. Looking forward to getting out to PNTC towards the end of the month.

Racer Doug14 · Dec 7, 2017

Cabelas has the B14 HMR for $850. Might take a look. Been shopping for a replacement truck, so have tuned out rifles for the last week.

Rockn93yj · Dec 7, 2017

Racer Doug14 said:
Cabelas has the B14 HMR for $850. Might take a look. Been shopping for a replacement truck, so have tuned out rifles for the last week.

I bought one locally for around $1000. It is a heavy rifle but well made and is accurate. Happy with the purchase.

6.5 creedmoor, what do you have?

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