Griffo Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Hi guys, looking at my next rifle solely for long range shooting. Only get to shoot at certain ranges 5/6 times a year with my gun club. I currently have a .223 R700 police which I have got out to 800m. I want to get out further and unsure on the best option for what's next? I like the idea of a 6.5 Creedmore, seems a very capable round from what I have read. Any experiences/thoughts would be helpful, currently do not home load but will be considering it eventually - so factor in using factory ammo. Thanks 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I shoot my 6.5CM out to 1200 at Bisley no issues, However I guess it depends how far you intend to go? I have a major itch to ring steel at 1 mile, so Ive also got a 300PRC. If I had of had a .223 that would get out to 800 I might have skipped the 6.5cm and gone straight to magnum. Other thing is I hand load everthing so Im afraid I have no idea on the avialability of rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCalleja91 Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Pick the maximum range you want to shoot and work backwards from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 MY 6.5 C does 1200 no problem with Sako Range Gun is an AI AX With a 6.5 cm barrel from https://www.valkyrierifles.net/index.html Baldie on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, martin_b said: I shoot my 6.5CM out to 1200 at Bisley no issues, However I guess it depends how far you intend to go? I have a major itch to ring steel at 1 mile, so Ive also got a 300PRC. If I had of had a .223 that would get out to 800 I might have skipped the 6.5cm and gone straight to magnum. Other thing is I hand load everthing so Im afraid I have no idea on the avialability of rounds. This is my thoughts, I don't want to go for something that's going to give me the ability to go to 1000 and then want more. I'm still fairly new to long range shooting so still learning. Iv shot .416 and that's the other end of the spectrum and was too easy. I'm also considering 300win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dellboy said: MY 6.5 C does 1200 no problem with Sako Range Gun is an AI AX With a 6.5 cm barrel from https://www.valkyrierifles.net/index.html Baldie on here Thanks, I'll take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 If you are looking for a factory rifle in 6.5 CM you could consider: Tikka T3x TAC a1, Ruger Precision Rifle (I have one of these, but now too expensive new for what they are [buy the Tikka]), or a Sabatti. In fact, someone shoots a Sabatti rifle in benchrest factory class at Diggle (600 and 1000 yards) very well. Your issue may be the availability and cost of factory ammunition for whichever calibre you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Griffo Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 31 minutes ago, geek said: If you are looking for a factory rifle in 6.5 CM you could consider: Tikka T3x TAC a1, Ruger Precision Rifle (I have one of these, but now too expensive new for what they are [buy the Tikka]), or a Sabatti. In fact, someone shoots a Sabatti rifle in benchrest factory class at Diggle (600 and 1000 yards) very well. Your issue may be the availability and cost of factory ammunition for whichever calibre you choose. Thank you, iv been over to my local gunsmith today and checked over a few rifles. They showed me pretty much everything from howa to A.I. The one that caught my eye was a Ruger precision in 300win. Was very heavy and had a decent chassis system from factory. I liked the weight too, very similar to my R700. It's definitely a contender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 From the US so i guess 99% of the ammo is unavailable here but an interesting read. https://precisionrifleblog.com/2021/10/30/6-5-creedmoor-ammo-test-summary-hit-probability-at-long-range/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Griffo said: Thank you, iv been over to my local gunsmith today and checked over a few rifles. They showed me pretty much everything from howa to A.I. The one that caught my eye was a Ruger precision in 300win. Was very heavy and had a decent chassis system from factory. I liked the weight too, very similar to my R700. It's definitely a contender... one thing to consider is where will you shoot it 300win is restricted on some ranges i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dellboy said: Understand that is the case for some. The two I tend to shoot you can shoot use up to .416 Barrett, and the other is up to and inclusive of .416 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, RV2 said: .308 calibers are also great for 400 yards shooting. I also suggest .204 ruger. .308 is good out to 1000 with great conditions and home loading. I'm aiming for 1200+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted November 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, RV2 said: Okay, you can give the .204 ruger caliber a shot, should be able to do the 1200+ I'm not sure if we have crossed wires here, .204 Ruger I think would struggle for 1200m+ target shooting? Or have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 The 204 Ruger is a short to mid range varmint calibre, it is definitely NOT a long-range target calibre. Ewen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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