6.5 Creed Budget Project

[Mountain Sloth]

After a year of owning a Savage Axis II in 6.5 creed with a 20" barrel I decided to put a little love into this rifle and give it a budget facelift. Went with an MDT fieldstock. The rifle shoots 147 eldm factory rounds well but I have been bitten by the reloading bug so this morning I loaded up some 140 grain Bergers and we will see how they perform next weekend. All in I'm just under 800 all in. Did a little horse trading with a buddy who didn't like the Nikon p-308 that is now on this rifle so that isn't factored into the budget. I think this will be a great "trainer" rifle and my son can use it this fall for his apprentice hunter tag.

 

[Hespco]

Just for general info. In the early 1990's I built a wild cat know as the 6.5x308. Still have it ( pictured ) . Some time later Rem brought it out as the 260 Rem. From it's very beginning I used the Barnes 120gr "X" then TSX bullet. For I don't know how many years now I have taken elk after elk with this 6.5x08 & the Savage model 16 in 260 Rem. All using the Barnes original X bullet & then went to the TSX, & now the TTSX. Never once had an issue. Never a failure. Just to be fair I have tried the Hammer 121gr & the Badlands Precision 125gr. Exact same results, no matter what bullet was used. Light recoil , & always deep penetration. For what it is worth.

 

[hesse]

I recommend the bolt lift kit . I also would do the trigger also

 

[ARlife4me]

I don't own the axis, but do own several 110's. The only part i upgraded was the trigger (just on 1 for now). I just don't care for the accu-trigger.

BTW, you did a good job! Enjoy!

 

[Mountain Sloth]

I recommend the bolt lift kit . I also would do the trigger also

I'm sure that will end up happening soon

 

[hesse]

I'm sure that will end up happening soon

The lift kits are on eBay for $20. I am also not a fan of the accutrigger