Savage Ultralight vs. Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 PRC

[huntoregon]

I am looking to buy a new rifle for deer and antelope. Pretty set on something in 6.5 PRC and I have $1,200 for a budget on the rifle. What would you guys recommend? Also if there is something else out there I may have overlooked that would be a better potential option please let me know.

 

[Rep 284]

A friend of mine dropped of a Mesa in 6.5 PRC for me to shoot. I'll let you know how it does tomorrow. I have a Mesa long range and I love it. Tack driver and very nice rifle.

 

[huntoregon]

That would be appreciated

 

[ruby76]

I have a CA Mesa in 6.5 PRC and handled the savage ultralight, thinking that was an option. I much preferred the fit and finish and feel of the CA. I've only done initial break in, on to testing now with ADG brass, 156 bergers, and H1000.

 

[Rep 284]

That would be appreciated

Shot rifle today, it shot well for factory ammo(Hornady 143 eldx) sub MOA. Recoil was very mild trigger was great and rifle has a very good feel to it. Wasn't a good day to shoot, the wind was pretty gusty. Going to shoot another string in the morning. We'll see how it does. I think reloading will bring it down to half MOA pretty easy. I have a Mesa long range in 7 mag(sub 1/2 MOA when I do my part). More weight and more money but worth it in my opinion. Depends on how you are going to use your rifle, but don't think you can go wrong with a Christensen in either model.

 

[muley freak]

How far did you take it out to?

 

[muley freak]

On the range?

 

[Rep 284]

On the range?

I was doing barrel break in and testing factory ammo at 100 yards. Going to test again at 300.

 

[muley freak]

K keep me posted, I'm very interested in this rifle.

 

[Rep 284]

K keep me posted, I'm very interested in this rifle.

Will do, I can tell you this, brass is not easy to come by. Been looking everywhere. Guess I'll have to get on a waiting list. Wanting to develop a load for the 156 Berger's.

 

[muley freak]

Have you shot the 143 elx's yet?

 

[Rep 284]

Have you shot the 143 elx's yet?

That's what I shot for the barrel break in.

 

[muley freak]

How were the groups?

 

[Rep 284]

How were the groups?

Sub MOA, I'd say 5/8". Not bad for factory ammo. I'd say reloading will get it sub 1/2 MOA. Gotta find brass first though.