Newtosavage
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Thinking I want a range gun in 6.5.
I currently have a Savage 11 in .308 that shoots great, and I bought it and have worked up loads for deer hunting.
Now I'm thinking I may want a 6.5 x something for a range gun. Maybe with a heavier barrel and the Accustock or a bedded stock.
So, I could rebarrel my 11 to a 6.5 Creedmoor or .260, I could find a donor action (already located a Stevens 200 in 30-06 for a reasonable price) and build a 6.5x55, or I could just buy a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Thoughts?
I currently have a Savage 11 in .308 that shoots great, and I bought it and have worked up loads for deer hunting.
Now I'm thinking I may want a 6.5 x something for a range gun. Maybe with a heavier barrel and the Accustock or a bedded stock.
So, I could rebarrel my 11 to a 6.5 Creedmoor or .260, I could find a donor action (already located a Stevens 200 in 30-06 for a reasonable price) and build a 6.5x55, or I could just buy a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Thoughts?