Talk me out of buying a new rifle?

[ScreamingPotato]

$1000 isn't chump change for me right now, but I love new firearms and offseason fever is getting to me.

Current is a 6.5 PRC coming in at 9 lbs 2 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 9 lbs 11 oz suppressed.
I'm looking at a Tikka Superlight Roughtech in 6.5 CM that would come in at 7 lbs 10 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 8 lbs 3 oz suppressed.

I view the calibers as a wash, same projectiles.
I view the accuracy as probably minute of shooter difference.

What I like is the 1.5 lbs lighter weight for carrying for 7 days up and down the mountains. Cheaper ammo is a slight bonus as well.

Is 1.5 lbs enough to make that much of a difference? I realize I can easily cut 1.5 lbs elsewhere, but I could also do that in addition to the 1.5 lbs for the rifle.

 

[Mish-pop]

I'm in a similar situation to you. I want a totally different caliber weapon but my main rifle shoots just fine and I'm accurate with it. I'm thinking tikka .223 but don't know if I can justify the cost right now. But I also have the scope and rings already. Had what I thought was a chance at a used tikka .223 but that fell through. Money being tight would be the only way I could talk you and me out of it!

 

[ScreamingPotato]

We need a support group, rifle buyers anonymous.

 

[sndmn11]

What could you sell the price for?

 

[ScreamingPotato]

What could you sell the price for?

Good question. It should sell relatively quickly for around $700 so the net would only ding me about $300 total. I really like that rifle too though lol, it just feels so heavy.

 

[blkqi]

Use the extra 1.5 lbs you're schlepping as an excuse to get in better shape this year and buy your lady something nice with the cash saved.

...or do like the rest of us and just buy the rifle.

 

[handwerk]

I have found the sweet spot in rifle weight for me is 7-1/4 to 8 1/4 pounds.
So your new rifle would be at a nice weight, cheaper to shoot and your barrel will likely last longer, a win all the way around.

 

[davsco]

...or do like the rest of us and just buy the rifle.

+1

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I would never try to talk anyone out of buying a new rifle. That would be unfriendly.

 

[sndmn11]

Good question. It should sell relatively quickly for around $700 so the net would only ding me about $300 total. I really like that rifle too though lol, it just feels so heavy.

If I matched right that's $12.50/oz

In the hunting world where people will throw down $100/oz and be very happy, I say buy new and sell the old.

 

[svivian]

You’ll burn out that 6.5 PRC in about 1200 rounds. Shoot the barrel out and spin on a 7prc so you have something a little different than the 6.5creed.

Otherwise I wouldn’t

Edit or spin up a 6cm

 

[S.Clancy]

I wouldn't do it for 1.5 lbs.

I just went thru this. I have a ~10 lb 270 Win that shoots lights out, but it's 10 lbs. I looked for a while at options that ended up 7.5-8 lbs and couldn't justify the cost. Until I found 6.5 Creed in Kimber Hunter. Rifle, scope, rings ~$1050-$1100 all done and it weighs 6 lb 2 oz, saving right around 4 lbs was worth it to me. I still have the heavier gun by the way, it shoots too good to get rid of.

I think 6.5 or 6 Creed is perfect for a super light gun.

 

[schmidty3]

$1000 isn't chump change for me right now, but I love new firearms and offseason fever is getting to me.

Current is a 6.5 PRC coming in at 9 lbs 2 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 9 lbs 11 oz suppressed.
I'm looking at a Tikka Superlight Roughtech in 6.5 CM that would come in at 7 lbs 10 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 8 lbs 3 oz suppressed.

I view the calibers as a wash, same projectiles.
I view the accuracy as probably minute of shooter difference.

What I like is the 1.5 lbs lighter weight for carrying for 7 days up and down the mountains. Cheaper ammo is a slight bonus as well.

Is 1.5 lbs enough to make that much of a difference? I realize I can easily cut 1.5 lbs elsewhere, but I could also do that in addition to the 1.5 lbs for the rifle.

Chasing weight is a rich man's game

Best plan is

Option B: sell the existing gun

Option A: lose some weight and get tougher and deal with your current gun

Ymmv

I'm not sure a lb is worth fussing over

 

[keystone112]

How accurate is your current rifle? If it’s great, maybe keep it.

If it’s just ok, go with the tikka.

 

[Maverick1]

$1000 isn't chump change for me right now, but I love new firearms and offseason fever is getting to me.

Current is a 6.5 PRC coming in at 9 lbs 2 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 9 lbs 11 oz suppressed.
I'm looking at a Tikka Superlight Roughtech in 6.5 CM that would come in at 7 lbs 10 oz scoped weight before suppressor, 8 lbs 3 oz suppressed.

I view the calibers as a wash, same projectiles.
I view the accuracy as probably minute of shooter difference.

What I like is the 1.5 lbs lighter weight for carrying for 7 days up and down the mountains. Cheaper ammo is a slight bonus as well.

Is 1.5 lbs enough to make that much of a difference? I realize I can easily cut 1.5 lbs elsewhere, but I could also do that in addition to the 1.5 lbs for the rifle.

Alcoholic walks into a bar, looks around and sees all the other alcoholics sitting at the bar, and says “guys, talk me out of having a drink”…..

 

[SloppyJ]

Friends should never talk friends out of buying new rifles. However, I would urge you to do something in a different caliber. 6mm or a hot rod 22.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

...or do like the rest of us and just buy the rifle.

+2 life’s just more fun that way

 

[IDVortex]

Why not rebarrel and purchase a new stock? Might be a little more, but would a stock help lighten it? Do a 6CM, be able to hunt anything and with a can be enjoyable to shoot.

 

[180ls1]

Not unless you don't already have a backup gun.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

I'm not sure a lb is worth fussing over

But it's 1.5 lbs!