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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 1504817" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I fondled a used Savage "youth rifle" at the gun store in 6.5 Creedmoore, but didn't buy it because I wasn't familiar with the cartridge. I wish I had. Weighed about 6 lbs. and shoots an Eld-x 143 grain bullet at 2810 fps for 1482 ft.lbs at 400 yards (probably less velocity with a 20" barrel) Europeans use the 6.5 for moose, so it is more than adequate for elk. Might have to add some length of pull, but looks like a great sheep rifle to me. With a rangefiinder and a BDC scope, you don't need a magnum rifle till you get out to really long range. Most of us shoot milder recoiling rifles much better. </p><p><span style="font-size: 22px">Savage Axis II Compact 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle weighs 6.2 lbs. for under $350. </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 1504817, member: 29323"] I fondled a used Savage "youth rifle" at the gun store in 6.5 Creedmoore, but didn't buy it because I wasn't familiar with the cartridge. I wish I had. Weighed about 6 lbs. and shoots an Eld-x 143 grain bullet at 2810 fps for 1482 ft.lbs at 400 yards (probably less velocity with a 20" barrel) Europeans use the 6.5 for moose, so it is more than adequate for elk. Might have to add some length of pull, but looks like a great sheep rifle to me. With a rangefiinder and a BDC scope, you don't need a magnum rifle till you get out to really long range. Most of us shoot milder recoiling rifles much better. [SIZE=6]Savage Axis II Compact 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle weighs 6.2 lbs. for under $350. [/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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