|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
I have to brag for a few. I’ve really been wanting to buy a 6.5 Creedmoor hunting rifle for a while. I know, a lot of you are dead set against this caliber, but they’ve worked well for me and I’m more than stocked up on casings, bullets, and factory ammo in this caliber more than any other that I own. I own several creedmoors including a Tikka T3x Hunter in 6.5 creedmoor that I bought my youngest daughter several years ago. Doing research, the best part of a gun purchase in my opinion, I’ve been mulling over several different makes and models including thinking of going the custom route. I really like a classic looking rifle along with some modern touches. Thought about some of the tikka rifles, Winchester Model 70’s, Kimber’s, Sako’s, even some Weatherby Mk V’s. Believe it or not I went with the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in stainless steel, walnut stock, and comes with a threaded barrel. Although I’ve always been a fan of the Ruger M77’s I was unsure what kind of accuracy I could expect. Hoping for the best, I took a chance. The only modifications that I made, were I removed the picattiny rail and replaced it with Warne’s medium height model 77 style rings. I thought the picattiny rail would make the scope sit too high for my taste. I took the rifle apart and cleaned it, re-tourqing everything down and mounted an old Leupold 3-10 Vari-x iii. I had several different types of factory ammo on hand and these were the result. To say the least, I was pleasantly surprised!
Last edited by ChanceD; 06/02/23.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,175 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,175 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,776
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,776 |
Spiffy!
Gratifying when it works out like that.
Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1 |
Nice rifle and it’s a shooter.
Semper Fi
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,835
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,835 |
That warrants bragging! Congrats
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Thanks guys, although I was happy with the accuracy of the Hornady Precision Hunter, I was disappointed in its speeds considering that’s the ammo I have the most of. Lol. I was however pretty pleased with the speeds of the other ammo I tested.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 15,704 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 15,704 Likes: 1 |
NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 21,832 Likes: 4
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 21,832 Likes: 4 |
I really like the SS/walnut look.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,274
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,274 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,696 Likes: 5
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,696 Likes: 5 |
That's a darn good looking rig.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,602 Likes: 2
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,602 Likes: 2 |
She’s a beauty and Nice groups, but damn, that 143 is slow! Why I like the 130s in the CM. Still enough weight and lot better velocity…. flat shooting at ranges I hunt or shoot at
Last edited by Dre; 06/02/23.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 226
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 226 |
Nice when all the loads hit the same place on the target. My Savage 12 does the same.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
She’s a beauty and Nice groups, but damn, that’s slow! Why I like the 130s in the CM. Still enough weight and lot better velocity…. flat shooting at ranges I hunt or shoot at You’re right, it’s slow at least the 143’s are. I’m somewhat happy with the speeds of the other rounds tested and I know I could load it much faster. The Hornady TAP 147gr ELDM out of my daughter’s Tikka Hunter is even slower and slower still is the same ammo in my Seekins SP10. Both of those rifles with stupid slow speeds still have killed several good size bucks. It does bother me though, lol. I wish it were faster!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Nice when all the loads hit the same place on the target. My Savage 12 does the same. Yes Sir, super happy about this!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 317
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 317 |
130gr been killing just fine in a 6.8 for a long long while; 100 years now.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 |
Looks great and shoots great.. Hard not to like that one.. Thanks for sharing..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 317
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 317 |
She’s a beauty and Nice groups, but damn, that’s slow! Why I like the 130s in the CM. Still enough weight and lot better velocity…. flat shooting at ranges I hunt or shoot at You’re right, it’s slow at least the 143’s are. I’m somewhat happy with the speeds of the other rounds tested and I know I could load it much faster….It does bother me though, lol. I wish it were faster! How it usually goes is, you trade in this rifle for a 6.5PRC to get that speed, but she only groups so-so. Lol.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,819 Likes: 4
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,819 Likes: 4 |
Very nice. I’ve had three Hawkeyes and all were plenty accurate; the Predator .308 especially. Mostly now I go lighter, but in their weight class the Hawkeyes are a fine choice.
What’s it weigh all up?
What fresh Hell is this?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 685 |
Very nice. I’ve had three Hawkeyes and all were plenty accurate; the Predator .308 especially. Mostly now I go lighter, but in their weight class the Hawkeyes are a fine choice.
What’s it weigh all up? I’m not sure, I’ll have to let you know.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,819 Likes: 4
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 28,819 Likes: 4 |
Don’t go to any trouble, just curious.
What fresh Hell is this?
|
|
|
|
565 members (10gaugemag, 06hunter59, 10gaugeman, 10Glocks, 1234, 63 invisible),
2,352
guests, and
1,246
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,394
Posts18,488,821
Members73,970
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|