primalmu
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I'm finally ready to really get a decent hunting rifle setup. Up to now my rifles have all been "tactical" (AR-15s mostly, and a Savage FCP SR .308), but I've decided I want something lighter than the Savage that would be suitable for hunting. Looking into the 6.5 Creedmoor because... well... why not?
My shortlist includes the Bergara B-14 Timber, the Ruger M77 Predator, and the Ruger American Predator. The first two are obviously the most expensive, but they are just outright classy looking guns. The Ruger American is on the list because its cheaper, and from what I've read it is essentially the Ruger Precision Rifle without the chassis system and other modifications. It is also the lightest of the bunch, and if I wanted to the stock could always be upgraded down the road. From my reading, accuracy is excellent with all these rifles.
I'm not looking for a 1000 yard rifle, though it might be fun to lob a few pills a longer range on occasion. I'm also open to other calibers.
My heart really wants a classier rifle, so the Ruger M77 and Bergara are at the top of the list. My wallet hopes someone can convince me that the fit and finish of the American Rifle (stock notwithstanding) is comparable.
My shortlist includes the Bergara B-14 Timber, the Ruger M77 Predator, and the Ruger American Predator. The first two are obviously the most expensive, but they are just outright classy looking guns. The Ruger American is on the list because its cheaper, and from what I've read it is essentially the Ruger Precision Rifle without the chassis system and other modifications. It is also the lightest of the bunch, and if I wanted to the stock could always be upgraded down the road. From my reading, accuracy is excellent with all these rifles.
I'm not looking for a 1000 yard rifle, though it might be fun to lob a few pills a longer range on occasion. I'm also open to other calibers.
My heart really wants a classier rifle, so the Ruger M77 and Bergara are at the top of the list. My wallet hopes someone can convince me that the fit and finish of the American Rifle (stock notwithstanding) is comparable.