Hunting and long range shooter, which one?

[Demerson71]

I’ve been researching getting a new rifle, Probly in 6.5 prc threaded. 
At first, I was pretty sure I was going to get a Tikka T3X but then after tons of comparison videos I’m undetermined. Tikka is Probly the best option but my other model choices I’ve researched are: 

Tikka ~$1000

Sauer 100 24” ~$600

Ruger American Gen 2 ~$600

Bergara B-14 ~$900

CVA Cascade XT or LR (#1) ~$700-800. 

Savage Trail Hunter ~$600

I have a 7mm Winchester model 70 w BOSS SS that shoots great and a .257 Roberts. These are Probly all I need but looking for a reason to get something…  thx for any input  

 

[Flatlander]

I am super impressed with performance and fit/finish of the bergara rifles.

[firstcoueswas80]

My son has a Bergara 7/08 and I like the rifle a lot. Its a lottery on the heavier side for its size but it handles well and shoots 120 TTSX to .572" at 100 so it's a shooter. 

[Ernesto C]

Or, do you have the posibilty of having one made? Choose your barrel brand and length, I can suggest one if you like. Choose your action, stock and triger. Whatever route you choose do not forget that the Rifle Scope is equally or maybe the most inportant thing of your equipment for long range shooting. Good luck and keep us posted what you end up getting.

Ernesto C.

[452b264]

https://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3x-lite-stainless-65-prc-243-1-8-bbl-rifle-jrtxb319

[Demerson71]

8 minutes ago, 452b264 said:

https://www.eurooptic.com/tikka-t3x-lite-stainless-65-prc-243-1-8-bbl-rifle-jrtxb319

Yeh, I have that one in my cart but no threads. My cart is overwhelmed lol. Found that site thru here. Had guns and scopes, I was on the Athlon scopes for longest time but then went w Arken EPL4

[Demerson71]

15 minutes ago, Ernesto C said:

Or, do you have the posibilty of having one made? Choose your barrel brand and length, I can suggest one if you like. Choose your action, stock and triger. Whatever route you choose do not forget that the Rifle Scope is equally or maybe the most inportant thing of your equipment for long range shooting. Good luck and keep us posted what you end up getting.

Ernesto C.

That would be cool, but was looking for a budget setup. I ended up getting Arken EPL4 6-24x50.  Probly end up just putting it on my 7 but fun to look!

[Demerson71]

2 hours ago, Flatlander said:

I am super impressed with performance and fit/finish of the bergara rifles.

They do look great. 

[wildwoody]

My sons got a 300prc Berara he would probably sell, still in the box..

[Demerson71]

1 hour ago, wildwoody said:

My sons got a 300prc Berara he would probably sell, still in the box..

No thank you, not looking for that much pop

[wildwoody]

True that. Then gun not the most important part, I get Zeiss scopes and Kenton turrets, pretty much make any gun a tak shooter.

[L Cazador]

Tikka or Bergara both good choices in 6.5 PRC. Don't get light anything they spray bullets everywhere and forget carbon fiber barrels even worst.  

[Schmitty]

51 minutes ago, L Cazador said:

Tikka or Bergara both good choices in 6.5 PRC. Don't get light anything they spray bullets everywhere and forget carbon fiber barrels even worst.  

I'm not so sure about light barrels not being able to shoot.   Ive found as long as you keep your shot strings short and allow the barrel to stay cool they can be very accurate.  It obviously is easier to shoot a heavier rifle especially with a heavier recoiling caliber.  The attached photo is a 5 shots @ 500 yds with a eurooptic.com special and factory ammo that I had chopped and threaded by Phx Custom Rifles.  The velocity sort of sucks but the accuracy is top notch for a factory gun.  Full disclosure that the barreled action sits in a stocky"s stock and a $6 trigger spring was added...

[Demerson71]

42 minutes ago, Schmitty said:

I'm not so sure about light barrels not being able to shoot.   Ive found as long as you keep your shot strings short and allow the barrel to stay cool they can be very accurate.  It obviously is easier to shoot a heavier rifle especially with a heavier recoiling caliber.  The attached photo is a 5 shots @ 500 yds with a eurooptic.com special and factory ammo that I had chopped and threaded by Phx Custom Rifles.  The velocity sort of sucks but the accuracy is top notch for a factory gun.  Full disclosure that the barreled action sits in a stocky"s stock and a $6 trigger spring was added...

Nice, what does it cost to get cut and threaded?