What 6.5 PRC rifle should I get?? ha..

[mrdeadheadr]

Tikka t3x the best option? or..
Bergara MG lite?.. savage 110 ultralite? I like the idea of a folding stock too.. hmm

Looking for recommendations.. carrying on backpack at times.. hiking in a few miles..

also what scope for good low light and durable?? thanks so much!

 

[Brontosaurus]

Tikka is the choice

 

[mrdeadheadr]

Tikka is the choice

thanks! what scope brand do you recommend im between I guess night force/leupold/swaro

 

[ssgjpd]

Seekin element hunter paired with NXS 2.5x10.

 

[Brontosaurus]

thanks! what scope brand do you recommend im between I guess night force/leupold/swaro

Between those NF by far.

Look up the scope evals on here and they should dictate your choices.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Tikka with Trijicon or SWFA. Priority to Trijicon if you insist on illumination.

 

[Castle Rock]

Sauer and a 3-9 SS, better handling than the Tikka, better magazine and easily as or more accurate.

 

[Snowhunter11]

I drank the koolaid here and it works so good. Tikka T3X, maven rs 1.2 mil, UM rings, Rokstok. It’s a phenomenal gun.

Any questions on these components let me know. Also a budget would help your search..

 

[tallbuchholz]

I drank the koolaid here and it works so good. Tikka T3X, maven rs 1.2 mil, UM rings, Rokstok. It’s a phenomenal gun.

Any questions on these components let me know. Also a budget would help your search..

I did the same minus the Rokstok. Cut to 18" and suppressed. It's a dream to shoot. Just killed an elk with the 147s, he didn't go 20.

 

[UnckleBob]

Tikka is the choice

A Tikka 6.5 PRC has an annoying extended 5 round magazine sticking out the bottom.

 

[Ajsomp]

A Tikka 6.5 PRC has an annoying extended 5 round magazine sticking out the bottom.

Not if you get the metal factory tikka mag. Honestly surprised more don’t use them- much cleaner and more low profile

 

[Castle Rock]

Never heard of that, where did you get it

 

[Ajsomp]

Never heard of that, where did you get it

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/beretta-performance-magazine-for-tikka-short-action---3-rounds-BPP&DMT&DT3XMGSA3

 

[Castle Rock]

Thanks, I wonder if they are any longer internally, I couldn’t see a mention

 

[Castle Rock]

I actually like a magazine that hangs down, I carry the gun muzzle down in front of the magazine and it stops it sliding forward.

 

[Ajsomp]

I actually like a magazine that hangs down, I carry the gun muzzle down in front of the magazine and it stops it sliding forward.

I’ll snap a photo tomorrow - I fit my 147 eldm 6.5 PRC ammo in. It doesn’t sit flush like some other options - it still hangs slightly below

 

[sniper20]

One thing I found with the 6.5PRC... They don't like to eject when you run the bolt. I had a Bergara rifle that was great, but it would constantly jam. Spent rounds would fall back on top of the magazine. I complained about it and Bergra bought the rifle back from me, so I bought a Browning X Bolt in 6.5 PRC. Exact same issue...

After some research, I found companies like Seekins do a recessed receiver cut, which allows more clearance for the brass to get clear of the receiver. Instead of milling out my receiver, I opted for a double ejector in my Browning. That cured me of my issue.

So, before you commit, I would make sure you can cycle the bolt and eject brass in a hunting situation. Otherwise, make sure to check MOA guarantees... Browning is 1.5MOA (which I think is kinda garbage for a $1500 rifle). Bergara is 1MOA.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

All MOA guarantees from large manufacturers are pretty much nonsense because they only insist on three shot groups. Any rifle can occasionally stack three rounds in a decent group.

 

[Andouille]

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/beretta-performance-magazine-for-tikka-short-action---3-rounds-BPP&DMT&DT3XMGSA3

That's a rebranded Mountain Tactical magazine, if i'm not mistaken. I have one for my 300 WSM and its great.