6.5 builds ...let's see them

[ramrod79]

I haven't shot this ETR enough to form a real opinion on it yet. Haven't even ran a tall target on it. Clarity is more than acceptable, reticle is much better than the BTR's. They were too thick. Clicks are much more solid than BTR's, more comparable to the Cronus. Love the locking windage turret.

As for Athlon in general I've been very happy. I've had around 8 of them, still own 4. I wasn't disappointed with any of them, some just didn't fit the need I was after. Least favorites were the Ares BTR's. Too thick of a reticle and the clicks weren't that solid. Favorites are the Cronus for sure, wouldn't get rid of them for anything. Second would be the MTAC's. Hell of a scope for the price if you are looking for minimal options. This ETR will probably be up there with the Cronus, but I can't honestly say yet with only 50 rounds or so on it.

Thanks I was looking at the Gen 2 SFP 4-27 looks like a heel of a scope for the money.

 

[jackthebear]

6.5 SLR by Phx Custom Rifles
R700 SA BDL
PT&G Bolt
28" Bartlein "Sendero" 1:8" plus Badger Thruster brake
Manners T2A w. custom paint
Rem factory BDL metal
Timney CE @ 8oz
Seekins alloy 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins 34mm "Low" .92" rings
Kahles K624i w. SKMR
Flatline Ops level
Shoots the 140 HVLD @ 2800 (light target load) or 2940fps (hunting load)



6.5SS by Axisworks
R700 SA BDL
PT&G bolt
26" Bartlein 3B 1:8" spiral fluted plus Axisworks Mini Mag brake
McMillan Game Scout w. custom paint
PT&G "Oberndorf" BDL
Timney CE @ 10oz
Seekins alloy 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins alloy 34mm "low" .92" rings
S&B PMII 5-25x56 DT w. H2CMR

How does the 6.5 SS feed with its 40* shoulder in the BDL internal box mag?

 

[Remmy700]

Great thread, you guys have some nice sticks!!

 

[lancetkenyon]

How does the 6.5 SS feed with its 40* shoulder in the BDL internal box mag?

Mine feeds just fine. But, I have never had take a second shot at game...they just die too quick.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Here's my 6.5 Grendel DMR that I built from scratch, back in 2015...

 

[gohring3006]

6.5 creedmoor remage
Orias chassis
Mcree precision prefit barrel
Timney CE two stage
Fat bastard brake
Athlon Ares BTR

 

[Trnelson]

Winchester Model 70 in 264 Win Mag. 32" Bartlein 8-7 transitional twist barrel. PTG detachable magazine bottom metal. AI five round 300 win mag single stack magazine. Bell and Carlson aluminum railed stock. Timney trigger. Leupold bases. SWFA medium rings. SWFA HD fixed 20. Varmiter 30 Titanium suppressor.

 

[Clucknmoan]

Mine feeds just fine. But, I have never had take a second shot at game...they just die too quick.

Which follower are you using Lance?

 

[Jmo334]

6.5 Creed
Built by ALTUS (CORE)
Manners PRS-1 Saltwater w/MPA Bottom Rail
GA Tempest Action
Proof Carbon 26"
Surefire Brake
TT Diamond Flatty

6.5 PRC
Built by GAP
Manners EH1-A
GA Tempest Action
Bartlien #3 Fluted 24"
APA Micro Bastard
TT Diamond Flatty

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I really like that saltwater camo pattern. Great looking rifle

 

[lancetkenyon]

Which follower are you using Lance?

http://wyattsoutdoor.com/product_info.php/cPath/1/products_id/86

 

[deadidarren]

Ok this is my humble 260R b&c m40 stock REM 700 long action sekins rings and rail 20moa NF NXS 5.5-22X56 jewel trigger set at 6oz and it loves Berger 130vldh can hit rabbit plates at 1026y .....
in the vid its the rabbit in between the 1st 2 targets .

 

[Remmy700]

I go thru a lot of guns so my inventory is constantly fluxing but here is my 6.5s I got right now. 6.5 Creedmoor RWS full build manners folder , 260 rem Collier rifles build in ashbury,6.5x47 lapua surgeon, 6.5 PRC sac full build in manners folder and got a tikka ctr t3x just hanging out.

 

[OLI62]

My Seekins Havak in 6.5 Creed. Had Joe Ducos install an adjustable cheek piece with LRI hardware. Hydro-dipped in KUIU Vais 2.0. Fat Bastard brake. TT 315P.