6mm Creedmoor hunting rifle (factory only)

[Hnthrdr]

Now I don’t want to get greedy but a 6arc tikka would also be amazing, heck if they made the bolt face I would get the barrel

 

[Bluumoon]

How about a CZ 600 in 6CM?

 

[hereinaz]

Wait if you want a Tikka, if it appears you will have no regrets. You can always buy a Ruger.

Bergara for a little more?

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/bergara-b14-wilderness-sierra-6mm-creedmoor-sniper-gray-cerakote-bolt-action-rifle-20in/p/1873465

You can pick up a used action and a prefit with barrel nut and be around the $800 mark if you wait for sales on barrels.

A 22 ARC would be a sweet choice for your arsenal.

 

[KYwhitetail606]

Wait if you want a Tikka, if it appears you will have no regrets. You can always buy a Ruger.

Bergara for a little more?

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/rifles/bergara-b14-wilderness-sierra-6mm-creedmoor-sniper-gray-cerakote-bolt-action-rifle-20in/p/1873465

You can pick up a used action and a prefit with barrel nut and be around the $800 mark if you wait for sales on barrels.

A 22 ARC would be a sweet choice for your arsenal.

I’m a certified rem 700 hater and every clone. Terrible field action, unreliable trigger design, and 90 degree bolt throw.

 

[KYwhitetail606]

For the blued model, yes. Stainless steel will be around $910 retail.

Jay

My lgs priced me a threaded stainless lite in whichever 6.5 I end up with for 799 ‍♂ that is with a military discount though. Can’t decide between prc or creed.

 

[Wacko]

Go creedmoor....IIRC you said 500 yards?...6.5 creed will have cheaper ammo, longer barrel life, and enough velocity to get you there....

Unless you like a speedier round of course....

 

[The Guide]

My lgs priced me a threaded stainless lite in whichever 6.5 I end up with for 799 ‍♂ that is with a military discount though. Can’t decide between prc or creed.

With the 147 ELDM the PRC is another 200 yards further to 1800fps than the Creedmoor. For my guns you are 900/700 yards @ 2000' DA and 1010/800 yards @ 6000' DA. I have multiple rifles in both cartridges. Neither is wrong but the PRC carries velocity further. Depends on your needs. If you need the distance, PRC.

Jay

 

[Ajsomp]

With the 147 ELDM the PRC is another 200 yards further to 1800fps than the Creedmoor. For my guns you are 900/700 yards @ 2000' DA and 1010/800 yards @ 6000' DA. I have multiple rifles in both cartridges. Neither is wrong but the PRC carries velocity further. Depends on your needs. If you need the distance, PRC.

Jay

I went with the prc simply because I knew I would chop the barrel down immediately and throw on a suppressor. The PRC gets me all the range I’ll ever need and I can use it anywhere. But if you never shoot game beyond 4/500 then you really don’t need it. And can chop it down and still have plenty of velocity.

 

[BLJ]

Creedmoor.

 

[kickemall]

I’m a tikka guy and thats almost all I have but if you don’t want to wait don’t over think it. Just buy the Ruger. You’ll probably get at least a decent one. I had a Predator in .223 with a crap stock and rough bolt that shot impressively well. You’ll probably be able to sell it close to what you paid when Tikka comes out with one.

 

[wind gypsy]

Unless you’ve got sentimental rifles or classic collector thing going on, you don’t need 6+ standard bolt face, ho hum hunting rifles. 2 that are nicer and exactly what you want, that you’ll shoot the piss out of, is mo better.

Maybe going a little dif direction with that one but if you can’t afford what you really want but you already got 5 bolt rifles.. sell or rebarrel something.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Unless you’ve got sentimental rifles or classic collector thing going on, you don’t need 6+ standard bolt face, ho hum hunting rifles. 2 that are nicer and exactly what you want, that you’ll shoot the piss out of, is mo better.

Maybe going a little dif direction with that one but if you can’t afford what you really want but you already got 5 bolt rifles.. sell or rebarrel something.

This.

Rebarrel one of the 308 or 3006 to 6 creedmoor

OBW - 6mm 1:7.5tw All Contours

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patriotvalleyarms.com

Pick a contour and take it to a Smith to chamber your action.

 

[KYwhitetail606]

Unless you’ve got sentimental rifles or classic collector thing going on, you don’t need 6+ standard bolt face, ho hum hunting rifles. 2 that are nicer and exactly what you want, that you’ll shoot the piss out of, is mo better.

Maybe going a little dif direction with that one but if you can’t afford what you really want but you already got 5 bolt rifles.. sell or rebarrel something.

I agree. Tbh I think I could get by with a 6mm arc and a 6mm creedmoor for every style of hunting I do. Whitetail are not hard to kill and I spend most of my time smoking coyotes. Most of the rifles I have do have some sentimental value.

 

[SouthPaw]

Tbh I think I could get by with a 6mm arc and a 6mm creedmoor for every style of hunting I do.

The reality is every North American hunter falls into this same category, they just dont know it. Good on you for realizing it.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I agree. Tbh I think I could get by with a 6mm arc and a 6mm creedmoor for every style of hunting I do. Whitetail are not hard to kill and I spend most of my time smoking coyotes. Most of the rifles I have do have some sentimental value.

Kind of where I’m at with the .223 and 22 Creed combo the last year or so.



6 ARC and 6 Creed is a great combo, almost as good as the above combo

I still own and shoot way too many guns honestly, but combos like 6 ARC/6 Creed or 223/22 Creed is all anyone really needs for hunting guns in my opinion.

 

[Castle Rock]

Just buy a tikka 243 and a set of dies, cheap and easy

 

[SDHNTR]

Why are you so opposed to re barrelling? Thats the easy button if a 6 creed is really what you want. And you’d likely end up with a far better rifle than a Ruger POS.

 

[KYwhitetail606]

Rebarrel one of the 308 or 3006 to and the 308 is a CRF model 7

The reality is every North American hunter falls into this same category, they just dont know it. Good on you for realizing it.

Spent years shooting whitetail with 30-06, developed a flinch, missed a few deer at extended ranges (300 yards). Last year I didn’t have the confidence in myself to shoot a deer at 450, so my thinking is this year I’ll grab a light recoiling round and practice my butt for the next year or 2. Reading the 6mm/243 forum has really changed my mind on match ammo and smaller cartridges. I wouldn’t hesitate to shoot an elk with a 6mm creed now at comfortable hunting ranges for myself.

 

[SDHNTR]

Or if you really want a new rifle, buy a Tikka .243 8 twist. Near enough to a 6 creed.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Any gunsmith that is worth their salt can rebarrel a CRF rifle. If they cannot then they are just plug and play builders. Send your rifle to Patriot Valley Arms and Josh can get you taken care of.