2kish to spend on a 6mm ARC- what do YOU do?

[Bearcat06]

Or start with one of these instead.

This is exactly what I wanted originally but will 6.5 CM recoil too much to be able to spot trace and such? I shoot a heavier .308 that I'm unable to stay behind reliably. I know a lot of guys can but I'm not that good lol. I assume 6.5 recoil has to be almost identical feeling to a heavier .308 no?

 

[General RE LEE]

This is exactly what I wanted originally but will 6.5 CM recoil too much to be able to spot trace and such? I shoot a heavier .308 that I'm unable to stay behind reliably. I know a lot of guys can but I'm not that good lol. I assume 6.5 recoil has to be almost identical feeling to a heavier .308 no?

My 6.5 CM Tikka CTR is about 11 lbs with suppressor. With good form I can’t spot trace but at lower magnification on my scope (4-8x) I can still see impact at further yardages. As much as I am a 6 ARC fan, my Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor is my #1 hunting rig. It’s just a great cartridge for deer at all ranges.

 

[Lawnboi]

This is exactly what I wanted originally but will 6.5 CM recoil too much to be able to spot trace and such? I shoot a heavier .308 that I'm unable to stay behind reliably. I know a lot of guys can but I'm not that good lol. I assume 6.5 recoil has to be almost identical feeling to a heavier .308 no?

There is a huge difference between a br or br based cartridge and a creedmoor of any flavor.

 

[Bearcat06]

There is a huge difference between a br or br based cartridge and a creedmoor of any flavor.

I assumed this, thanks. that's what was keeping me from getting the tikka ace target... as perfect for what I want as it seems, it doesn't have the right chambering available yet. fingers crossed on that in the near future, I guess!