Hi Jpro, not a handloader, I am new to all this stuff, guns, rifles, ammo. The only reason why I chose a 243 caliber is because I know it has little recoil. I looked at the bullet you told me the 6.5 Creedmoor but I also seen they have a 6 mm... oh no , another decision that will prolong my rifle buying lol
The 6mm Creedmoor is also a great choice, but as it is still somewhat of the new kid on the block, there are fewer choices in your sub-$900 range for factory rifles. There will likely be more choices in the coming years, but the 6.5 version is in the lead for more rifle options. The Tikka T3X offerings in 6.5CM are known to be great shooters out of the box and have good triggers also. They won't break the bank and are available in stainless if you prefer.
