Ruger American Ranch vs ?

[Erussell01]

Realize I'm 9 months late, but better late than never! I tried several types of expensive ammo but my 6.5 creed Ruger American Gen II Ranch randomly loves the Nosler Whitetail country 140 grain. As you can see here I was averaging ~2,440 this past weekend. Temps were in the 40s at roughly sea level

You're right on time... overtime pay is burning a hole in my pocket and a 6.5 shorty sure seems like a great early christmas present

 

[Ackley Disciple]

You're right on time... overtime pay is burning a hole in my pocket and a 6.5 shorty sure seems like a great early christmas present

Love that plan - good luck.

 

[SurfAMHuntPM]

I saw it mentioned elsewhere on here that Europtic had a few Tikka’s on clearance and sale.
I noticed a stainless option in 6.5 that is close to OP’s budget.
( fortunately- I’m not in the market, or so I am convincing myself )

No adjustable stock, but the compacts at the price options are worth a look

 

[Ackley Disciple]

That's dangerous information to be spreading... the only Tikka I own is a T1X in 17 HMR. 16 inch barrel suppressed and it's so cheap and fun to shoot. Makes me want more for sure.

 

[bnewt3]

You can increase your options a TON by considering rifles with longer and/or unthreaded barrels that you can have shortened/threaded.

 

[Ringbill27]

You can increase your options a TON by considering rifles with longer and/or unthreaded barrels that you can have shortened/threaded.

Agreed. If you watch around at the LGS they are dropping the prices on the unthreaded models. I recently picked up a new 24” 6.5 creed for $225 after rebate.