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In your opinion, who makes the best bolt action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor? So far I’ve narrowed it down to 3 rifles. Savage 11 trophy hunter XP, Browning X-Bolt Hunter, and a Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic. I know their all great rifles, and I would be using this rifle mostly for hunting (deer, coyotes) and long range shooting. I’m leaning more towards the Weatherby Vanguard because of the match trigger and their known accuracy, but I’d like to hear pros and cons for each rifle. I know nothing about the Browning as I’ve never owned their rifles. I have a few Savages and I have no complaints. Thanks in advance
 
Of the ones you listed, I would buy the Savage due to price and I have a soft spot for savage rifles. The Browning is a very fine rifle as is the Weatherby. Looks to me like you have it narrowed down to a few really good rifles. If you have handled them in person I would suggest buy the one that you like better
 
Depends on what sort of usage its intended for.
The Weatherby is heaviest of the 3, but probably a great shooter.
The Browning is nice to look at, not sure the accuracy.
The Savage isnt pretty but its light and accurate.
 
I have a Tikka, and it’s a terrific rifle. Super accurate. That said, my brother got a Bergara that I scoped, reloaded for, and zeroed. I was really impressed with that rifle. Fastest rifle I ever found an accuracy load for.

Of course, none of those are on your list, but they are what I’d buy.
 
I like Savage rifles too (nothing against the Browning or the Vanguard) but the 11 Trophy Hunter has their basic tupperware stock, and that is not very impressive. Take a look at the 110 Desert Tactical that has their accu-stock...much better IMO. It is a bit more expensive, but a better rifle; then you can put some good glass on it instead of the entry level Nikon that the 11 Trophy Hunter is sporting.

A good alternative that is not on your list is a CZ 557.
 
I’ve seen a few of the CZ rifles but I’ve never shot one. How do the CZ’s compare with accuracy to the Weatherby or a Savage? I know CZ makes really nice looking
Rifles.
 
A friend has a 557 in 6.5x55; a really straight shooter. I shot right at MOA first time I shot the gun (5 rounds). I really liked it, thinking about getting a 557 in 6.5 Creedmore as a big brother for my CZ 527 in 6.5 Grendel. My 527 is a sweet shooter too; not hard to shoot MOA or better pretty consistently with most factory ammo. Shoots 1/2-3/4” with my own loads using Hornady 123 SST’s.
 
Never owned a savage but I do own a weatherby s2 and a xbolt eclipse. If it were me I would buy the xbolt, super accurate (bughole groups at 100) and very smooth action, easily adjustable trigger. The weatherby has a good trigger if you like a 2 stage but its not quite as accurate..
 
Several people are recommending the Tikka. Reviews are great on them, although they are a bit pricey. How do the Tikka rifles compare to the other rifles I listed in my OP? Would the Tikka T3 be a better rifle compared to the Weatherby
Vanguard or about the same as far as accuracy goes?
 
Savages shoot ok but do NOTHING for me when it comes to pride of ownership. Dime a dozen, no mojo. I’ve owned a bunch, don’t own any currently.

Browning XBolts are slick guns. Very nice action and usually good shooters. If you like the angular look of them, you won’t be disappointed with their performance. I own one and have enjoyed it... but the looks are unusual to say the least.

Never owned a Weatherby, but I might sometime soon. Seem to be well made guns from what I’ve read.


As far as recommendations, I’m all about Winchester Model 70s and basically anything made by CZ.
 
Yup!

I'm with eastbank. Kimber Hunter....but I think the CM will fit in their short action and not need the long, thus.......Kimber 84 Hunter. Light and portable, full size, and as somebody said on these forums, fill the gap between .243 and .308.
 
don't know that I've ever seen the best of anything! But I have certainly developed an Idea for what I like over the years. Had a brother in law years ago that had an 800 Mossberg in 30-06. claimed it was the best rifle ever made. Today when I look at rifles, I look at rifle's I like to look at. Are they the best? Shoot, I don't know but I do know I like them. Those that are fairly expensive compared to inexpensive, are selling finish and for the most part really aren't that much better rifle's. I think it's a mod 783 Remington? Low cost Rem made inexpensively. Next door neighbor got one and it has to be the ugliest rifle I've ever seen! I wouldn't buy it but, take care of it and it will probably last as long as an expensive rifle! How much some people pay for a rifle determine's how much care it get's. Buy a rifle you like to look at and that feel's good when you shoulder it! It's the best you can do!
 
In your opinion, who makes the best bolt action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor?
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Winchester model 70. The only uncertainty is whether to go with the Sporter, or the Featherweight, or the Supergrade. For that caliber, I think I would go with the Featherweight; otherwise it would be better to go with a regular 270 Winchester.
Don't be hung up on who makes the, "most accurate", rifle. They will all be more accurate than you are. Step away from the bench and work on your own personal marksmanship skills using real-life, field-expedient positions that you would be likeliest to need in the inconvenience of the real world.
Just get a model 70 Winchester in real Walnut, start shooting, and go hunting.
 
Oops!

Didn't see the "best" part of the OP. The Kimber Hunter is the one I'd get......I think. Also....

The 6.CM model appears to be the 84M.
 
Having owned a Howa (first gen Weatherby Vangard) i'll say it was the only gun i've ever been happy to sell! POS!

I own several Savages, and wouldn't trade them!

Best out of the box would be a Tikka!

I think you'll love the 6.5 Grendel! Low recoil, accurate....
Wait...
What???
He didn't say Grendel???
He said Creedmoor???
Yet another Creedmoor thread???
Great googly!!!
Somebody wake me up when someone buys a 308!!!
 
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