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Posted: 5/19/2019 2:03:29 PM EDT
Looking at getting into paper and steel at distance. Thinking about building an entry level set up to see if I like it before investing a ton of money. Gonna be on an AR platform. Having trouble deciding between the 224 Valkyrie and 6.5 Creedmore. I know they're apples and oranges. I already have a AR's, a 5.54 and a 300 AAC. Kinda think an AR 10 would be cool. What are your thoughts on something for someone new to this flavor of shooting?
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Posted: 5/20/2019 7:59:13 AM EDT
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6.5 Creedmoore will cover more roles if you decide to hunt. But if you like predator hunting and ever get decent fur prices the .224V will shine. Plus I think the 6.5 will be a little more forgiving on barrel life.
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Posted: 5/20/2019 1:48:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TeeRex]
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2 different size platforms, but valkyrie has been a disaster thus far. Some people have shooters, but a ton of them just aren't up to par as far as being shooters. It's an issue of ammo and reamers and all sorts of other stuff. I really prefer bolt guns for precision work, but with the choices you're looking at I'd absolutely go the Creedmoor in the large frame.
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Posted: 5/20/2019 2:00:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex:
2 different size platforms, but valkyrie has been a disaster thus far. Some people have shooters, but a ton of them just aren't up to par as far as being shooters. It's an issue of ammo and reamers and all sorts of other stuff. I really prefer bolt guns for precision work, but with the choices you're looking at I'd absolutely go the Creedmoor in the large frame. |
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Posted: 5/20/2019 4:38:47 PM EDT
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Consider the 6.5 Grendel. It's a small frame AR, inherently accurate and quite capable of reaching out to 1k yards.
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Posted: 5/21/2019 10:27:23 PM EDT
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As a very strong 6.5 supporter, I’m gonna advocate you get the Valkyrie. The only thing I would do is get the barrel a bit longer, probably 24”. You’ll get more barrel life out of the Valkyrie too.
I’m getting a Valkyrie but I’m having a barrel chambered for my Bighorn TL3. Gonna do a 26” pipe. I’m gonna experiment with some slower burning powders. |
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Posted: 6/3/2019 9:32:32 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input everyone. I went with the 6.5 Creedmoor. All suggestions have their merits. I already own a 5.56 and 300aac and have always wanted an AR-10 so I went with a PSA 20" upper and their lower offering with the 2 stage trigger. Entry level I know but that's where I'm at in this situation. Looking forward to learning this new to me discipline. Thanks again
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