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Islas82

Islas82

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I have recently started getting into long range/precision shooting. I purchased a RPR 5.56/.223 as my trainer rifle and have been shooting and learning fundamentals on it for about 18 months now and I think am ready to move to the next thing. I am obviously looking at 6.5 creedmoor rifles but am still hesitant to drop a large amount of coin on anything custom and am looking at factory rifles, my budget is 1000-1200. Heres the catch I dont want a RPR chambered on 6.5 creedmoor I want something different, I’ve been looking closely at the Howa KRG bravo and the Bergara HMR but if you guys knew me you’d know am terrible at making decisions. So I am reaching out for any advice or recommendations you might have to point me in the right direction.
 
MAC702

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How far out are you shooting your precision 223? What don't you like about the RPR, or do you just want different for different's sake, which is a perfectly acceptable answer?

My 6.5 is a Savage 10 GRS.
 

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Get a Savage Axis . Dump the barrel & get a 26" from Northland in 6.5 creed. Less than a thou & it'll get you to 1500 easy with handloads.

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Islas82

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MAC702 said:
How far out are you shooting your precision 223? What don't you like about the RPR, or do you just want different for different's sake, which is a perfectly acceptable answer?

My 6.5 is a Savage 10 GRS.
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Honestly I just want something different. I have stretched that .223 to 800yds which is pushing it in my opinion but am making consistent accurate shots at 650. I did look at a few reviews on that GRS that stock looks neat, how do you like it.
 
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Islas82 said:
... I did look at a few reviews on that GRS that stock looks neat, how do you like it.
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Love the rifle. One thing to take note for sure is that it is a very right-handed stock. If you want to get into the precision shooting games or similar, there are a lot of shots taken with the left side, and it would be awkward.
 
42tula

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I have a Howa HCR 1500 and I love it. I think at some point I’d like to update to a custom build, but I have a hard time parting with my money since this one shoots lights out with hand loads.

I would strongly advise checking out the Howa 1500 in the KRG bravo stock, I think you’ll be extremely happy.


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Islas82

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42tula said:
I have a Howa HCR 1500 and I love it. I think at some point I’d like to update to a custom build, but I have a hard time parting with my money since this one shoots lights out with hand loads.

I would strongly advise checking out the Howa 1500 in the KRG bravo stock, I think you’ll be extremely happy.


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Those are some nice groups. Yea all the research keeps pointing me towards the KRG. Did your come with a scope base and if not what did you choose?
 
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Thank you for the compliment. I wish I was a good shooter, but that group is all in the rifle. Mine did not come with a base, I ended up getting a 20MOA nightforce model. I apologize, but I can’t remember the exact model number.
 

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I’ve owned a howa HCR with the Luth AR buttstock. hard to beat for the price. I would look for a used Sig SSG 3000 patrol. The US made model sold new around 1875$. Sako TRG as well.

I run a GRS bolthorn stock on my SSG and I think they make the best stock so the savage might also be a good deal at the price.
 

soundguy1

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Islas82 said:
I have recently started getting into long range/precision shooting. I purchased a RPR 5.56/.223 as my trainer rifle and have been shooting and learning fundamentals on it for about 18 months now and I think am ready to move to the next thing. I am obviously looking at 6.5 creedmoor rifles but am still hesitant to drop a large amount of coin on anything custom and am looking at factory rifles, my budget is 1000-1200. Heres the catch I dont want a RPR chambered on 6.5 creedmoor I want something different, I’ve been looking closely at the Howa KRG bravo and the Bergara HMR but if you guys knew me you’d know am terrible at making decisions. So I am reaching out for any advice or recommendations you might have to point me in the right direction.
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Check out the .224 Valkyrie. Does everything the 6.5 Creedmoor does, only better :) Shoots flatter, further, and retains more energy at distance, and costs less to shoot.

You can get a complete upper that fits onto your favorite AR from PSA for $360. You'll need 6.8 mags for the .224 Valkyrie cartridges. Ventura Munitions has a good variety of .224 Valkyrie on the shelf for reasonable. Cheaperthandirt.com has 6.8 mags for pretty cheap.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...-15-lightweight-m-lok-upper-with-bcg-ch1.html

They were in stock when I checked the website just now.
 
Islas82

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soundguy1 said:
Check out the .224 Valkyrie. Does everything the 6.5 Creedmoor does, only better :) Shoots flatter, further, and retains more energy at distance, and costs less to shoot.

You can get a complete upper that fits onto your favorite AR from PSA for $360. You'll need 6.8 mags for the .224 Valkyrie cartridges. Ventura Munitions has a good variety of .224 Valkyrie on the shelf for reasonable. Cheaperthandirt.com has 6.8 mags for pretty cheap.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...-15-lightweight-m-lok-upper-with-bcg-ch1.html

They were in stock when I checked the website just now.
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Does someone make a bolt gun chambered on Valkyrie?
 
Islas82

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Alright boys it has been decided. Howa KRG Bravo 6.5 CM 24” barrel has been ordered I also got a spigot and a harris direct mount from KRG to put my bipod a bit closer to the muzzle. I will mount a leupold mark5 HD 5x25-56 with a horus h59 reticle on a spuhr mount. I know, I know that is a lot of scope and mount for a “budget” rifle but this guy was offering a really good deal for the scope and mount and I just couldn’t refuse. Only thing I haven’t decided on is a scope base so I you have any recommendations please let me know.
 
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