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Picked up the 6.5 CM with the 24 inch barrel this time last year. After shooting it and taking it sheep hunting last fall, I wouldnt take 2500 for mine.
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I think they will come back. Barrett is currently balls to the wall fulfilling their military contracts. Once they're done I'm hoping for more FIeldcrafts, especially a 22 Creed and the mini 223.
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Seems unlikely that come back soon since they’ve cleared out their rings inventory and website. Last time I checked they were re evaluating spring 2021. Hopefully they come back but luckily I have a few to shoot until then. I’d be interested in a 22 creedmoor as well.
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Doubtful they return and if so it’ll be at a lower price point by design
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Doubt I’d buy another if they came back. I’m old and my hunting days are going to end sooner rather than later, so one will do me. Gotta say that it’s a pleasure to hunt with and carries like a feather. I have other rifles I shoot for fun and am keeping this one solely for field use. Someday it’ll get passed on to one of my sons or my grandson, or granddaughter maybe.
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I think the Prez will unknowingly bring back the Fieldcraft. When the military gets cut again, so will gov't contracts, so just maybe Barret will once more have the capacity to manufacture them. RJ
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If anyone is looking for one in 6.5 CM with the 21" barrel, PM me. SPF
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Just got a call last night that I won the local SCI chapter rifle raffle. Barrett Fieldcraft 6.5 Creed. Bought the raffle tickets a long time ago and forgot all about it. I think they were a little behind in drawing for it with Covid and no in person meetings. Looks like it comes with a scope and rings. Sometimes you get lucky.
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⬆️ That’s pretty cool! Congrats. What scope did they have on it?
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That’s a good score. I just ordered a vortex lht to try on my 24” 6.5 Barrett. Super nice rifles.
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⬆️ That’s pretty cool! Congrats. What scope did they have on it? Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44 ZMOA-2
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between the non locking bolt on safe
no low 30mm mount options. even with .75" rings.
not smooth bolt stroke.
timney trigger
and ass heavy balance
and i never did like the stock design.
i couldn't love the fieldcraft and i hunted with one more the most.
wish they would have made one in 223 and 7 twist tho.
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Won a few local 100 yard precision shoots with a 22-250 and 6.5cm against some serious target setups at 5x the weight. I’m a fan of these rifles. They flat out shoot in my experience.
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Old tread but very informative. If shooting unsupressed 6.5 would you choose the smaller diameter 21 inch barrel or the #2 24 inch barrel. What about the option of cutting the 24 inch barrel to 20-21,would there be enough difference in handling to notice.The velocity isn’t going to make much difference in my ranges. I really prefer a shorter barrel for beating thur the woods is all. I have a rem 700 lss in 30/06 and shocked how much smaller the barrel is than the 24 inch fc. .5560 vs .6135
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Old tread but very informative. If shooting unsupressed 6.5 would you choose the 21 inch barrel or the little heavier 24 inch barrel. What about the option of cutting the 24 inch barrel to 20-21,would there be enough difference in handling to notice.The velocity isn’t going to make much difference in my ranges. I have a rem 700 lss in 30/06 and shocked how much smaller the barrel is than the 24 inch fc. .5560 vs .6135 Roughly 30 fps per inch for velocity. The 24" was a special lipsey's run towards the end of production with a no.2 contour vs the no. 1 contour that came with the std 21' short action. I wouldnt cut it if it was me.
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Old tread but very informative. If shooting unsupressed 6.5 would you choose the 21 inch barrel or the little heavier 24 inch barrel. What about the option of cutting the 24 inch barrel to 20-21,would there be enough difference in handling to notice.The velocity isn’t going to make much difference in my ranges. I have a rem 700 lss in 30/06 and shocked how much smaller the barrel is than the 24 inch fc. .5560 vs .6135 Roughly 30 fps per inch for velocity. The 24" was a special lipsey's run towards the end of production with a no.2 contour vs the no. 1 contour that came with the std 21' short action. I wouldnt cut it if it was me. You could also try to find a 22” threaded version. It was another special edition, also with a #2, and I’ve seen a few come up for sale recently.
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Just wondering basically if the thicker version would have any advantages or disadvantages if both were in the 20-21 in range. I have the 24 inch but im debating cutting it down or trading it for the shorter. Better to ask ?
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https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...terview-with-new-barrett-owner-rob-nioa/There's an interview with the new owner, he waxes eloquent about the Fieldcraft a few times. Apparently he personally has a .243 that he hunts with and loves, and one of the first things he wants to do is bring the Fieldcraft back..... We'll see what happens, but the prospects for a Fieldcraft reintroduction sound like they're improving.
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If barret sold rights to the fieldcraft, the how are they going to bring it back??
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If barret sold rights to the fieldcraft, the how are they going to bring it back?? Who said Barrett sold off the rights to the Fieldcraft? The new owner doesn't seem to think that's the case.
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