I saw an article in the American Rifleman about the new "lightweight hunter" or some such name of a Savage that is rather cleverly designed as a light weight hunting rifle.
While at nearly $1000, it isn't a cheap Savage. But, if I were buying a Savage, that one has my attention.
If I wanted a 6.5, I'd do the Creedmoor round. Has the same capacity as the .260, but is better designed for use with the super high BC, 140 gr. bullets.
I wish Ruger made their heavy barreled 6.5 Creedmoors with their target trigger. Even w/o it, they are a heck of a deal from what I hear. E