Chopped 6.5 CM options

[43.6N]

I’m for sure getting the sig cross but that’s going to be my main rifle lol. My kiddos are 12/11 and I want something they can run too. Be nice to run all 6.5 CM since I have a bunch of reloading stuff but I guess the brass could be used for the 6 CM too


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Brass and dies are cheap in the long run.
Factory ammo offerings for the 6creed also seem solid.
Keep eyes peeled for factory loaded TMK offerings if the rumors are to be believed

 

[Antares]

Here you go buddy, straight from the Sako website

https://www.sako.global/rifle/t3x-lite#variants

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Three years late but better late than never I guess.

 

[ztc92]

I’m for sure getting the sig cross but that’s going to be my main rifle lol. My kiddos are 12/11 and I want something they can run too. Be nice to run all 6.5 CM since I have a bunch of reloading stuff but I guess the brass could be used for the 6 CM too


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For kids that age, have you considered a 223? I don’t want to change your plan if you’re not interested but after getting a flinch as a youngster learning to shoot with a 270, the cure for me was starting over with a 223.

It also would make a great trainer for you to get cheap practice in at a high volume. You can get a 16” 223 Tikka from the factory that comes threaded and would be hard to beat.

Check out the thread “Kids Rifle Manifesto” on here for more ideas if your haven’t yet:

Thread 'Kids rifle manifesto'

Feb 24, 2024

I've chimed in on so many different "what rifle for my age XX kid?" threads that I thought I'd try to consolidate my thoughts here.

My oldest son is 14 now, started shooting centerfire rifles at 9. My younger kids started shooting centerfire rifles at between 5-7 yrs old. 5 kids shooting now, and a bunch of their friends that I have been involved or around as they learn to shoot. probably 20-ish kids? Here's what I've learned in the last 5-6 years.

Recoil matters, a lot. "Handles it pretty well" is way way different from "ideal for building skills as a rifleman." My oldest loves to...

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[jadkins223]

For kids that age, have you considered a 223? I don’t want to change your plan if you’re not interested but after getting a flinch as a youngster learning to shoot with a 270, the cure for me was starting over with a 223.

It also would make a great trainer for you to get cheap practice in at a high volume. You can get a 16” 223 Tikka from the factory that comes threaded and would be hard to beat.

Check out the thread “Kids Rifle Manifesto” on here for more ideas if your haven’t yet:

Thread 'Kids rifle manifesto'

Feb 24, 2024

I've chimed in on so many different "what rifle for my age XX kid?" threads that I thought I'd try to consolidate my thoughts here.

My oldest son is 14 now, started shooting centerfire rifles at 9. My younger kids started shooting centerfire rifles at between 5-7 yrs old. 5 kids shooting now, and a bunch of their friends that I have been involved or around as they learn to shoot. probably 20-ish kids? Here's what I've learned in the last 5-6 years.

Recoil matters, a lot. "Handles it pretty well" is way way different from "ideal for building skills as a rifleman." My oldest loves to...

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• Replies: 242
• Forum: Firearms

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Good recommendation! They have been using 223s for 5-6 years now and have killed a pile of deer with them. 6 ARC too. Love the 223s we have.

Planning a cow elk hunt this year and want to bump up to 6.5 for caliber restrictions purposes


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