build or buy 6.5. creedmoor?

[TxKronik]

This gun will end up as a long range competition gun mostly might take it hunting but very rarely as I have several good hunting rifles.

So my question is this:

Should I buy a remington 700 in 308 $380 and convert it to 6.5 creedmoor

all my other rifles are remington 700s just the LA version.

Or should I get one of these

Savage model 10 FCP-SR $653



OR

Savage 10BA Stealth which is already blueprinted from the factory $935


I like how easy Savages are to read barrel and work on in general compared to remington 700s but I know and trust the remington action. My buddy has a savage 300 win mag and it shoots great just never owned one my self.

Really the only 3 options I'm considering full custom is to expensive and in not a ruger fan for the most part.
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[6.5 shooter]

This one seems pretty nice.

http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/secret-weapon-long-range-savage-arms-model-10-grs/

[TxKronik]

This one seems pretty nice.

http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/secr...-model-10-grs/

You get a lot for your money with that one haven't seen that one before.

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[BUCKSTAR]

Tikka T3X TAC A1 6.5

[fish4food]

I don't have any first hand experience, but from what little I have read it seems that Savage in competition don't hold up to long due to I think extractor issues. I'm not sure how many rounds they usually last but it seems as those parts will need to be replaced at the worst possible time.

For an off the shelf rifle it seems like Tikka is a little more reliable than either Savage or Rem for a little more $.

[texashunter74]

I just bought the 10 BA Stealth Friday. I have put 18 rounds down it doing my normal break in process 1 round clean brush clean brush oil 1 round for the 1st 10 rounds and then repeat every 3 rounds 10 more times. I can say this is the most accurate gun I have ever owned. I have only shot it out to 100 but using Hornady 129 grain SST. I have made 2 3 shot groups where all 3 holes were touching. The biggest group would have been just over an inch but I guarantee you that is the shooter. I am going to try and hit the range again tomorrow. I will set it up on the lead sled and see what it is really capable of.

[Deers & Beers]

The Tikka CTR comes in Creedmoor.. It's pretty slick..

[Zen Archery]

Competition? Do you trust your own gunsmith ability? I'd never leave it to manufacurer for competition level.

[twosixteens]

For competition build one exactly the way you want.

[TxKronik]

Competition? Do you trust your own gunsmith ability? I'd never leave it to manufacurer for competition level.

I'm just asking which base to start with there will be modifications done.



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[TxKronik]

I just bought the 10 BA Stealth Friday. I have put 18 rounds down it doing my normal break in process 1 round clean brush clean brush oil 1 round for the 1st 10 rounds and then repeat every 3 rounds 10 more times. I can say this is the most accurate gun I have ever owned. I have only shot it out to 100 but using Hornady 129 grain SST. I have made 2 3 shot groups where all 3 holes were touching. The biggest group would have been just over an inch but I guarantee you that is the shooter. I am going to try and hit the range again tomorrow. I will set it up on the lead sled and see what it is really capable of.

I read they are awesome off the shelf since they are blueprinted from the factory.

Would love to see photos of its abilities from a sled.

If I spend a little more up front and have to do less on the back end that's worth it to me.

I am just curious which action to choose remington 700 in 308 and ready barrel or a savage action off a gun already in 6.5.

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[PigOPs]

This is my Savage 10t with 5R rifling. That's a 200 yard group with a hand load I worked up. I like the savage platform.


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[TxKronik]

Nice I also like that savage is easier to rebarrel then remington if I want to change calibers or just upgrade barrels

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[PigOPs]

Nice I also like that savage is easier to rebarrel then remington if I want to change calibers or just upgrade barrels

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Exactly... $60-70 in tools and I had everything I needed to pull the barrel and have it shortened/threaded. It's a shooter for sure. GrabAGun had some some really good deals the other day on some savages. I think savage is running a rebate right now. Have fun with your build.

[cbrown]

I would look at the Bergara HRM as well.