Buy one of CA's titanium action 6.5 PRC's or build up a Tikka?

[oregonhuntr]

Looking for to acquire a lightweight backpack hunting rifle, mainly for mule deer hunting. I already have a great 7mag, but it weighs 8 and 1/2 lb fully loaded and I figure I can always use another rifle.

I've been looking hard at Tikka; either have a 6.5 PRC built or get an off the shelf 6.5 creedmoor.

The other option is the Christensen's Arms Mesa in 6.5 PRC. Seems like a lot of gun for the money and fits my requirements. I know they've had accuracy if in the past but those are mostly resolved I'm assuming.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[wildbill]

Can’t speak for the Mesa but just mounted a ZEISS conquest HD5 2x10 x42 on a TI ridgeline in 6.5 PRC weight is 7#7oz. Was only able to send 6 rounds down the tube before thunderstorms sent us packing. First three to get zeroed next three about 3/4 group not much to go on will know more next weekend.serch for mesa’s they have had real problems coming in way over weight

 

[Tahoe1305]

Assuming you have seen below thread on mesa ti weights (from here) but it's below. That would be enough to sway me away from that option.

I own a tikka and think it would be an awesome candidate for PRC and anything but the longest long actions with it's one action length. I think this would save money over the CA as well depending how you built it out (mag action $500(selling stock and barrel), steel flutted prefit $500, nice stock $500 and your at $1500ish).

Just my 2 cents.

CA Mesa Titanium

Good to hear it's being taken care of.

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