Jeffo1960 Report post Posted September 17, 2020 My cert is due for renewal in February, thinking of putting in for the, above will be used for target shooting mainly, and hunting, any advice, would be appreciated, as starting, to read up on them, thanks in advance, if I have posted in the wrong section please delete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popsbengo Report post Posted September 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Jeffo1960 said: My cert is due for renewal in February, thinking of putting in for the, above will be used for target shooting mainly, and hunting, any advice, would be appreciated, as starting, to read up on them, thanks in advance, if I have posted in the wrong section please delete Very good. I've just got one myself, developed a load for 144gr Berger hybrid and getting 2900 fps (30" 1:8 barrel). Like a laser-beam at 500 yds even with a swirling breeze. Very happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezmobile Report post Posted September 18, 2020 A very good caliber. I bought one a couple of years ago (Savage Mod12 LRP, heavy 26'' fluted barrel 1:8 twist) and put it in a MDT ESS chassis. I worked up some rounds for it and settled on Nosler RDF 140grn bullets over RS62 powder in Hornady brass, putting out 2800 fps - shoots like a dream. I recently came back from Orion firearms training in mid Wales where it printed a 'rapid fire' 3 round group of 68mm at 800 yards - with a 25 mph full value wind. Personally, I'd say get one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattnall Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Just ask for a 6.5mm. Then you can decide on the CM or other 6.5mm when you get it. I hear the 6.5CM is so last year now, 6mm is the new thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popsbengo Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, Mattnall said: I hear the 6.5CM is so last year now, 6mm is the new thing. ARRRGGGGGGGGGhhhhh🤣🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffo1960 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 I have decided to put in for a 6.5 as my renewal is going in this week, this is what I am thinking of buying Tikka T3x Tac A1 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle 24,, my question is I would like to get into long range shooting, is there any competions, around South Wales I could go as a spectator, to see what people are using, to find out how things work, thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby-93 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 On 9/17/2020 at 4:28 PM, Popsbengo said: Very good. I've just got one myself, developed a load for 144gr Berger hybrid and getting 2900 fps (30" 1:8 barrel). Like a laser-beam at 500 yds even with a swirling breeze. Very happy What powder and charge if you don’t mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites