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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go. How does that Bergara shoot? I like what I hear. Load I worked up for my Brother, just trying to see if it liked 120's. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/nS8LXk8l.jpg) Bergara B14 Hunter
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I bought a "Lefty" Tikka T3X form Whittakers for my son, I'ts his only rifle. The 250 Savage just suits me fine.
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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for. .....................Nope!! Even though a great round for a few reasons, I would opt for a 26 Nosler, the 6.5/284, the 264 Win, and yep, even a 6.5/300 Bee to avoid commonality...........I can afford barrel replacements....LOL... UH OOOOOH,,,, You gonna burn yo barrel out soon....Not at 40-80 rounds per year............
28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger
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Don't have one and have no desire to. +1 +2.....Hb +3
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Had one but sold it. Kept the 6.5 Swedemoor instead. Prefer 6 Creedmoor to both of them.....
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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for. .....................Nope!! Even though a great round for a few reasons, I would opt for a 26 Nosler, the 6.5/284, the 264 Win, and yep, even a 6.5/300 Bee to avoid commonality...........I can afford barrel replacements....LOL... UH OOOOOH,,,, You gonna burn yo barrel out soon....Not at 40-80 rounds per year............ Have 6.5-284 and 26 Nosler. Most barrel wear was working up loads. Agree that hunting use isn’t gonna burn barrels. DF
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Already have a 260 and having a 264 WM built as we speak.
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Nice shootin' Rem280. Thanks.
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Building one now. PVA Rock Creek barrel on the way You might get it by June of next year.
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I've got two, a Kimber Montana and a Ruger Precision. To me it's the perfect chambering for the Montana, shoots great, doesn't kick too much and has plenty of penetration for what I do at the ranges I do it.
The RPR has about 1,900 rds on it, the next barrel will be either a 6 Creed or another 6.5, haven't decided yet. The 6.5 lasts longer and does well out to my maximum range of 1k, but I do feel the allure of the 110gr 6mm laser for pure target work.
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Nope. Got a Swede, though.
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yes a very boring lefty tikka t3x
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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go. How does that Bergara shoot? I like what I hear. No better or worse than the Ruger. Which is pretty good, but it does look better. Only bullets I've used are 143 gr ELD-X's and 140 gr Barnes Match Burners. I don't even shoot at 100 anymore. At 200 yards 1"-1.5" 5 shot groups are the norm. The Bergara is a touch heavier than I'd like, close to 8 lbs scoped, but for what I use it for is not a problem.
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They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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I have a 6.5CM and 270 Win.
suck it!
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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5. I have 5 and I have no idea why...
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Only two now, for now. Love the mild mannered sweet shooting cartridge.
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I have two, both built by Jon Beanland. They are both superb. Very well behaved cartridge that, in spite of all the haters, has a lot going for it.
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Why not make it easy on yourself... buy a 6mm CM and a 7mm-08. 
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I have one, but it doesn't hunt- it's a match rifle!
I save the hunting bullets for the 6.5/284 :>)
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scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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I have two, both Winchester. Both are ridiculously accurate and eat anything you feed ‘em, 120-147gr so far and neither rifle cares.
Easiest cartridge to load for and a ton of different factory ammo loadings are more accurate in these off-the-shelf rifles then my pet handloads are in custom jobs.
No kick, no fuss, and kills stuff like crazy.
I’m now itching for a 6.5 PRC or maybe even the new 6.5 Wby RPM to wring out some long, sleek bullets I’m starting to like in the Creedmoor.
What could be a sadder way to end a life than to die having never hunted with great dogs, good friends and your family?
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