What cartridge for a Savage rebarrel?

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I have a Savage 112 in 22-250 with the heavy varmint barrel and target style stock. I am wanting to rebarrel it to a cartridge to shoot at the range. I don’t have any plans to compete with it but simply just a range toy. I have a 6cm hunting rifle, 6.5 PRC hunting rifle , 6.5 Grendel hunting rifle.
Looking for suggestions on what to change this rifle to.

Some options I’ve considered:
  • 6cm again since I have the dies, bullets, brass, etc.
  • 6GT. Something a bit different but can still use the same bullets as my 6cm (109 ELD-M)
  • 25 creedmoor
  • 22 creedmoor
    • I bought an action recently with plans to build a 22 hunting rifle so I’m not sure I want to do a 22cm on this rebarrel also
  • Other. 223, 308, 6.5cm, etc.
Appreciate any suggestions

Thanks
 
I'd say go 22 GT. It's a modernized 22-250, hits the sweet spot as far as velocity with the heavies. I'm toying with the idea of building one for the 75gr interlock and the 69gr absolute hammer, and no issues going heavier. Quality brass on a range toy means you aren't
 
I'd say go 22 GT. It's a modernized 22-250, hits the sweet spot as far as velocity with the heavies. I'm toying with the idea of building one for the 75gr interlock and the 69gr absolute hammer, and no issues going heavier. Quality brass on a range toy means you aren't
interesting option i hadn't considered yet. thanks for the suggestion.
 
If you’re shooting 600 yards and in, a .223 is loads of fun while being a challenge to shoot. Dropped a 110 action into an MDT field stock and put on a Shilen Select Match barrel , bull contour, 7 twist, 26” SS. Lots of fun shooting at 3 and 4” gongs at 500.
 
Go with the same 6 creed so you get familiar with the drops and windage without burning out your hunting barrel. Or just make it a 223 trainer.
 
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