My new custom built 6.5 Creedmoor

[deerhunter61]

Guys,

Here is a pic of my 6.5 Creedmoor. It's currently topped with a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14X50 but tomorrow I'll be ordering a March 5-40X56 that'll find its permanent home sitting atop this outstanding rifle.



Below is a target from yesterday. Two 3 shot groups at 300 yards. The first one was the top one and it measured 1.61 with the second bottom one that measured 1.64.



And now for the 500 yard target. Not near as good...ugh! It's a 5 shot group that measured 7.01. I should have placed one of the red dots on the target. They say "aim small miss small" but I didn't have anything that allowed this. I'm looking forward to shooting at 500 yards again once I get my new scope on it.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr21/dearhunter61/imagejpg2_zps56b6a00e.jpg

 

[deerhunter61]

Trying it again...

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr21/dearhunter61/imagejpg2_zps56b6a00e.jpg

 

[back40]

nice looking stick. what are the specs? who did the work? shooting factory or handloads? need more info!

 

[bullzeye8]

nice looking stick. what are the specs? who did the work? shooting factory or handloads? need more info!

Yeah nice looking gun but need to know more. What are all the parts you used?

 

[browningguy]

It looks pretty cool.

 

[deerhunter61]

Guys,

The action is a Tikka, the Barrel is a Bartlein @ 26", the stock is a KRG Whiskey 3.

Yes I do load my bullets. I'm using:

Brass: Hornady
Primer: CCI
Powder: H4350 - 42 grains
Bullet: Berger 140 Gr VLD



Data contained herein is intended for use by individuals who are familiar with correct and safe handloading practices and procedures. I strongly urge beginning handloaders to research and study as much information as possible prior to handlloading. If you are unfamiliar with any reloading operation or procedure I strongly recommend you become familiar with the operation of your equipment through the manufacturer's operator's manual and seek technical assistance.

 

[itsa pain]

Guys,

Here is a pic of my 6.5 Creedmoor. It's currently topped with a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14X50 but tomorrow I'll be ordering a March 5-40X56 that'll find its permanent home sitting atop this outstanding rifle.



Below is a target from yesterday. Two 3 shot groups at 300 yards. The first one was the top one and it measured 1.61 with the second bottom one that measured 1.64.



And now for the 500 yard target. Not near as good...ugh! It's a 5 shot group that measured 7.01. I should have placed one of the red dots on the target. They say "aim small miss small" but I didn't have anything that allowed this. I'm looking forward to shooting at 500 yards again once I get my new scope on it.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr21/dearhunter61/imagejpg2_zps56b6a00e.jpg

you have spared no expense with that rifle including glass. Should have done a lot better at 500 yds and you are honest to post the results. I would wait on the march scope until you figure out how to get better groups at 500 yds. I have a stock savage 308 with flimsy stock and at 450 yds shot 2.5 inch group

 

[taliv]

looks awesome, and good shooting!

who built it for you?

 

[Outlaw Man]

Very nice rifle, indeed. I wouldn't be disappointed in that 500 yard group, at all, considering you didn't have a more precise aiming point.

 

[deerhunter61]

Tony McCollum built it for me. He did a great job! I just ordered the March Scope and it'll be here Wednesday morning! Yeehi!

 

[deerhunter61]

Thanks Outlaw! Can't wait to shoot it with my new scope! Hopefully it'll help me tighten up the groups.

 

[viking499]

Nice.

Why did you choose the a Tikka action?

 

[tdoyka]

nice gun!!!

tho this is a 20vartarg, it also has a 6.5 creedmoor with a 16 1/4" mgm heavy factory barrel that goes .3" at 100 yards(only 3 shots) with 120 nosler bt and a little does of superferance.

 

[itsa pain]

Very nice rifle, indeed. I wouldn't be disappointed in that 500 yard group, at all, considering you didn't have a more precise aiming point.

I would be real disappointed in the 500 yd group. All that money in the rifle when a cheap savage would do better. You don't always get what you pay for like the F-35 fighter jet

 

[taliv]

yeah that 500 yard group is mostly horizontal which means it was probably wind, and the shooter, nothing to do with the rifle

 

[Frostbite]

Very nice, I like your taste.

 

[deerhunter61]

Here is the finished product. Finally got the scope for it.

 

[On An Island]

I'd like to say I'm not envious - but I'd be lying.

 

[deerhunter61]

Guys,

I took it down and sighted it in at 100 yards and after I did I shot a five shot group and it measured 0.459". Frankly I didn't shoot good today...I still believe the rifle has a 0.250 five shot group in it...at least until further notice.

 

[Collector0311]

What does she weigh in at?
Beautiful weapon.