Lightweight Hunter that can reach out at the range too.

[MMERSS]

Ha! I just happened to pick up 200 Lapua 6.5x284 about 30 mins ago. I think I'm either going to stick with this as my cartridge to build around, or I'm going to neck up to a straight .284.. not sure.

Do the Savage 6.5x284s come in long action or short action? If it comes in a long action I'd jump on one and build up as I go, like all my others.

Savage made the newer 6.5 LRH in Long Action. Good move as my short action 6.5 Model 12 doesn't allow me to remove a chambered unfired round safely. No problems with the 6.5 LRH in LA.

 

[hawk45]

Savage made the newer 6.5 LRH in Long Action. Good move as my short action 6.5 Model 12 doesn't allow me to remove a chambered unfired round safely. No problems with the 6.5 LRH in LA.

Great! Thank you sir. Its always hard to get the same/correct info on Savages, even directly from them. But they sure do shoot. I wouldn't mind updating their website with more and correct info.

 

[benchracer]

Go with a new production Winchester Model 70 in .264WM. Add the scope of your choice and be done with it:

Winchester model 70 Ultimate Shadow 264 win mag : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com

You can always upgrade the stock and barrel later if you feel like it.

Here is the wood stocked sporter model:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=354899659

I have the sporter model myself. It is a sweet rifle and is quite accurate.

 

[BigHorn WBY]

HAWK

The Sava in 6.5x284 will be a long action. I had a VLP that I converted to a DBM using the factory metal and a 300win mag, worked supper slick and fed those loaded real long 140s very nicely and gently.


I have had many LR cannons, anymore I am a 6.5x284 guy. I don't like heavy rifles or muzzle brakes, an especially don't like recoil...........


I am building a LtWt hunter as well. It is a parts gun. Stainless 6-lug Mark V, used 23" shilen #2 ss in a Medalist. Barrel has done 1/2moa on a M70, I expect it will still do the same when fitted.