What would you buy if you wanted the most accurate gun at that price?
might be used for everything from varmints to big muleys to ringing steel.
Moderate weight is OK, but let's say 10# max for the gun.
AR-10 or bolt gun is fine.
Thanks.

Just bought one. Vanguard talus. $800

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Tikka Superlite. Easy button-Done

Howa 1500 and some pretty nice glass all for under your price range. I have had several and all were accurate.

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Tikka, Sauer, Mauser & Ruger American are all rifles I have experience with and they are all very accurate .

I had a TC Compass 6.5 that would shoot factory ammo under 3/4” 5 shot groups. Cheap gun but a damn good shooter

Howa 1500 or Remington 700. Bergara is good as well.

Id look for a used CTR or sako A7 long range, like I just sold. Buying new is overrated, but a lot of you do it

My Dimension shoots rather well. And it was under $900 with both .223 and 6.5CM barrels, bolts, magazines and the proprietary tools to swap 'em.

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T3x Superlite

T3x or Browning Bolt .

With a new rifle, you know it's history. Pretty nice knowing that some bubba didn't ruin it. Bought a beautiful 700 classic 250-3000 here a few years ago. It arrived perfect on the outside. Quick look with a bore scope revealed a horribly pitted barrel.

Tikka T3X
Ruger Predator

There seem to be many that are capable of precision, which is what I think you really mean, but for you to shoot accurately you need to consider the package as a whole: rifle, scope, mounts, ammo. Start with a rifle that fits you and feels good to you in operation, then add the other stuff, paying special attention to acquiring a reliable scope and sturdy mounts. Without a solid optics setup, you’ll be unable to take advantage of the precision that modern manufacturing allows at even bargain prices.

For quality at bargain prices, I always start with Howa or Weatherby Vanguard. Many like Tikkas, and there are some inexpensive rifles from Mauser, Sauer, and Franchi that are reportedly “accurate”. Lots of people buy RARS too. A kimber Hunter, if you can find one, is worth a hard look. My son has used one for several years and likes it a lot. I considered one in .308 last year, but ended up with an M70.

Yes, pappy that's what I intend.
Also why I'm starting at a price point for the gun alone. Need extra$ left over for the other stuff.

Same could be said for buying used.

If buying a gun to shoot targets with you might as well go new....

If it's a hunting gun then I might go used.

I just bought a Remington 700 22" bull barrel 6.5 Creedmore new for $715.00 total tax and free shipping from a Cabelas in Washington state to the Bass Pro near me.

Put a 3x9 Varx II Leupold on it and range tested it with factory Hornady ammo the other day....bore sighted at 50 made two shots along little a scope adjustment then moved to 100 yards.

First two shots at 100 yards same hole...1" high in the same hole just above the 1" stick on orange dot....I had to walk down there to be sure.

Here's where I screwed up....i should have put up a proper target (with a level) but dumb azz me shoots for the 5 shot group at the 1" orange dot.
My scope was basically blacking out the dot and I had no reference for level...next shot 10 oclock about 1" out....next shot 3 o'clock 1/2" out had another at 6 about 3/4" low.

Did a total clean and shot 2 more similar 5 shot groups....believe it or not the first two shots in the second group were in the same hole with a similar surrounding 3 shots.

Did another total clean.....this group it put 3 shots cutting in the same hole with two surrounding shots.

Cleaned the barrel went home took the scope and mounts off and just bought a better stock and trigger...next step will getting my buddy to glaas bed it

With a little tweaking i think she might shoot.

My first 6.5 CM is a Vanguard2 that I bought in 02/14 and is the most accurate straight out of the box with factory ammo centerfire rifle that I have yet to own.

Back then it cost $590 OTD and worth every dollar.

You might do better or you might do worse, since every rifle, no matter how similar to another, is an individual and you won;'t know it until you use it.

When you go up in barrel weight your gun options decrease and the price increases.

T3x SL
Vanguard
700 SS mtn rifle with a B&C (for $1k)

Tikka T3X

I just bought this rifle, it was the Tikka T3x Superlight on sale at Sportsmans Warehouse for $699. That model comes with a 24" barrel and 1:8 twist. It is getting a little face lift right now and going to come out a 6.5 RPM.

Those butts would never do that for me. They charge $45 to ship a gun from one store to another. I was trying for the Mitchell SD to Rapid City SD store once and couldnt even get that done. A guy used to be able to find some interesting rifles for a reasonable price in the online gun library but by the time you pay to ship it to the store, then drive 160 miles one way to get it, it makes it less of a deal.

Might be something new...they were listed on Guns International when I called them first thing I asked was is the shipping free Cabelas and Bass Pro he said yes....I got a total from him and told him I'd get a gift card and call him back.

3 days later I picked it up....cost me a $10 back ground check and my ol'lady is none the wiser.

But then you’re stuck with a Tikka.

Please share this project when it’s completed!

So am I misreading or you are saying that Cabelas and Bass Pro are charging $10 to do a background check??

drover

Bought a CZ 557 American Synthetic a year ago. It feels great and VERY accurate but not much fun to hunt with, it’s HEAVY! Nice bench gun, but man, about 10 minutes into my deer hunt I’m thinking, holy crap this thing is heavy!

I own two CVA Cascades and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another in 6.5 CM. Smooth action, good triggers, and everything about them just feels right to me. Much lighter than the CZ too! I could probably be convinced to sell the CZ and get a CVA replacement.

That's a Tennessee fee

I know there is a lot more pricey and "better" quality stuff out there, but I have a Ruger American Predator that shoots itty-bitty groups, with just about everything (loves 142 ABLR). It cost me about $419.00 a few years back.

You can certainly find a more accurate rifle somewhere, but you'd be hard pressed to, especially at that price point.

Got it, everyone wants a piece of the pie don't they.

drover

Tikka T3X

Howa 1500 or Weatherby Vanguard so would be my choice.

My buddy has two Thompson Ventures that are amazingly accurate. He owns lots of rifles and these are now his go-to.

All of them. I've had a chance to fire 4 different 6.5's and there wasn't enough difference in accuracy that I could pick which was best. And all were well under MOA with most every factory and hand load I've tried. Ruger American Predator X2, Tikka T-3, and Bergara B14 Hunter.

Tikka t3 Ruger American predator

My son bought a Venture in 338 Win Mag it too is very accurate and not terrible to shoot. No, I’m not a fan of recoil but this gun soaks it up pretty well. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another.

I hadn't any real intention of picking up anything 6.5. That was until a friend on another site showed me a new Remington 700 Limited Edition in 6.5 CM with matching a silver Leupold Vari X III, 3.5-10. Being weak willed, the rest is history and now I have a 6.5 CM. Oh, and another 'part' of the deal was a SIZEABLE quantity of Nosler factory ammo. Half, six boxes of it is Nosler 140gr BT ballistic tip and the other almost half, five boxes is Nosler Trophy Grade 129gr AccuBond.

Watch for the Sauer 100 on sale. I've picked up a few fir under $500, a Creedmoor and a prc. I've not shot mine yet but my friends is shooting well under 1 moa. Once my ss 3-9s are replaced I'll get them on the rifles and to the range.

Bb

Europtic used to have the mauser 18 for a very good price....

X-bolt HCS for a little more than your $900. I like Howa a lot but the Browning is slicker than snot and lightweight that has very little recoil. Will be getting another.

This the barrel is full length from bolt face to the end of the brake 27.5" . Picked up one slightly used the other day for 995 which included the warne rail, 30mm vortex rings with a 4x16x50 vortex viper with bdc and turrets. Shoots nice...mb

I have fooled around with eight 6.5 Creedmoors since 2010, ranging from $250 to $3500 in retail price. The two most accurate have been Ruger American Predators.

I would say a Vanguard (Howa) or if you want it a little lighter for a few more bucks, a Tikka Superlight would both be excellent shooters. Been around a couple of each and 1/2-5/8” guns.

Franchi Momentum. It has a floor plate . Well some models do.

Recently bought a Vanguard S2 Select for $669 Canuck. I don't know what they retail for in the US but it must be considerably less because everything is.

Only put one box of Hornady ELD-M 120gr match through it so far, but 3 shot groups were routinely a bit below 1" at 100 yards. And I think it could do better with someone else shooting it. We're talking hood of my pickup with a bipod and the butt resting on a folded soft case....and Mr Shaky over here yanking on the trigger.

The rifles solid.

May try a blued Tikka just to see how well I like the feel and shooting it in 6.5 CM as well...but my sample size of 1 puts me in league with the fellows saying the Vanguard will get you there. I have no doubt that it can shoot considerably under 1 MOA,

Just bought a Vanguard 6.5 and it’ll do way under sub MOA easily with Hornady 129 factory loads. One thing, you really need to check and make sure that the bedding screws are torqued to 35 in/lbs. Mine were way under-torqued from the factory. I despise non free floated barrels and Tupperware stocks, but this rifle is pretty amazing out of the box. My spouse reminded me tonight that I’m a pro at fixing things that aren’t broken. I’m really fighting the urge to restock this rifle. Your mileage may vary, but I’m pretty impressed with this Weatherby Vanguard.

Its pretty easy to find an accurate 6.5CM for under $900. I just sold one and this is what the buyer sent me the other day, after he took it to the range for the first time:

"Hi Lawrence
I have a question. Why did you sell such an accurate gun? lol
Thanks Again
Jim"



I told him that's why I never shoot 3 shot groups.. ha ha.