6.5 Creedmoor build 2K budget

[Lefty G-gear]

New Hornady 6.5 PRC Load
https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/12/1/first-look-new-hornady-65-prc-load/

Hornady's wildly popular 6.5mm Creedmoor—introduced a decade ago—is the same bore size (and therefore shoots the same bullets) and also is a crossover for competition and hunting applications. Both are sized to fit short-action bolt rifles, but in addition to being slightly longer, the 6.5 PRC case is significantly fatter than the Creedmoor, to the point where it offers nearly 28 percent more case capacity. With Hornady's 143-gr. ELD-X super-streamlined hunting bullet, that translates a muzzle velocity of 2960 fps vs. the Creedmoor's 2700 fps. Advantage PRC, clearly, but how much difference will it make in real-world shooting?

 

[Lefty G-gear]

VERY INTERESTING 6.5 CREEDMOOR $1,028
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/pro...d&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860

 

[Lefty G-gear]

6.5 CREEDMOOR SEMI-AUTO 20-INCH SS BARREL
THERE ARE 5-RD. MAGS FOR IT FOR HUNTING.
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT ALL-AROUND GUN.
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/pro...2&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860

 

[Deleted member 48126]

VERY INTERESTING 6.5 CREEDMOOR $1,028
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/pro...d&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860

Well I learned something new today

 

[Lefty G-gear]

6.5 CREEDMOOR HUNT VIDEOS

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=6.5+CREEDMOOR+HUNT

 

[Lefty G-gear]

Tanya's Elk with the 6.5 PRC
Precise Rifle Solutions 6.5 PRC with a Hornady 147 ELD-M and Bertram Brass at 715 yards.

 

[Lefty G-gear]

I'D BE TEMPTED TO GET ONE OF THESE. $525

Mossberg MVP Predator Bolt Action Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor 20" Fluted Threaded Barrel 10 Rounds Laminate Stock Matte Blued

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/pro...d&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860

I'M SURE THEY MAKE 5-RD. MAGS FOR HUNTING.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Tanya's Elk with the 6.5 PRC
Precise Rifle Solutions 6.5 PRC with a Hornady 147 ELD-M and Bertram Brass at 715 yards.

Interesting case study. Ryan has since reported the difference between this gun and his 300 rum when both had the unfortunate result of a gut shot. In short, both elk recovered but one didn't move and the other they had to chase. His write up about it is on rockslide and it's worth a look for those building specifically for elk.

-from someone who owns a PRC

 

[Lefty G-gear]

Greybull Precision with Wayne van Zwoll Elk with 6.5 Creedmoor at 603 yards.


I actually talked with Wayne in Casper, WY - back around '96 - '97 about shooting downhill and how that and shooting uphill affects bullet impact. (I shot that elk downhill - and it shot high. - He briefed me on all that.)

 

[Lefty G-gear]

Ya. I shot an elk with a 30-06 - under 100-yards, used a 165-gr. Nosler Partition, and he dropped. - Shots are usually under 200-yards for me. - but varmints and inanimate objects are fun long-range. (AR-15 and FNAR) Public Lands of Wyoming.
I have a 7mm Rem. mag now too - and gonna try some Berger 168-Classic Hunter loads (B.C. = .566). - Gee. They have a 168-gr. VLD hunting bullet too (B.C. = .618).
Plus, gonna try some Berger 180-gr. Elite Hunter bullets (B.C. = .576) in the 30-06.

BERGER HUNTING BULLETS (Not Match bullets)
http://bergerbullets.com/products/hunting-bullets/

 

[Bill Van Horn]

Buy a Ruger American and spend whatever you have left on the best glass you can get.

 

[bh5k]

The thing to keep in mind here is that this is a rifle being specifically built for an elk hunt. First sentence in the original post. You build something to meet the intended purpose as efficiently as possible. If I'm building a rifle for the specific purpose of hitting a milk jug at a mile, I'm not starting with a muzzleloader. If I'm building an elk rifle, I'm not starting with a 6.5 or 270 for that matter. It's not a matter of "can" a light caliber rifle do it...

I actually updated the original post because that actually wasn't the ONLY intent of this rifle. I will have my 7mm with, and a 300 RUM in the truck. If we are hiking and it is <300 yards, he can use the 6.5CM, if it is over that, I will honestly close the distance. If forced, he will use my 7mm. If lucky it will be with the RUM out of the truck, but that never happens (for me anyway, except for cows). He is mostly a deer hunter and doesn't have confidence in his current setup. I am a firm believer that he has to be the most confident with a capable cartridge rather than incapable with a magnum. You guys gave me what I wanted though so thank you for all the great info!

 

[Deleted member 48126]

You guys gave me what I wanted though so thank you for all the great info!

So you're buying the GENII 5R?

 

[bh5k]

So you're buying the GENII 5R?

Lol. He actually bought a Mark V weatherby ultra light. He's a weatherby fan, and loved the feel of it.