Looking for a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle - Page 1

Ringsting NorCal calls me Crackhead Hunter Joined Dec 2014 Posts 1368 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 10/11/2021 6:53:24 PM EDT I am interested in a bolt action, but I received this email from PSA with this little gem: PSA 6.5 Creedmoor AR10 What do y'all think?
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SlimBlundt Raceless albino master race Joined Jan 2015 Posts 8848 EE 100% (259) SJM	Posted: 10/11/2021 7:14:01 PM EDT [#1] 1. PSA is awesome 2. Autoloaders in 6.5 can be a little finicky and may require tuning. The 6.5 cartridge geometry doesn’t lend itself to smooth feeding the same way .308 does. 3. If you buy a bolt action, get a Tikka. The end.
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Ringsting NorCal calls me Crackhead Hunter Joined Dec 2014 Posts 1369 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 10/11/2021 7:29:36 PM EDT [#2] Quote History Originally Posted By SlimBlundt: 1. PSA is awesome 2. Autoloaders in 6.5 can be a little finicky and may require tuning. The 6.5 cartridge geometry doesn’t lend itself to smooth feeding the same way .308 does. 3. If you buy a bolt action, get a Tikka. The end. View Quote A sincere Thank you for your advice!
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Posted: 10/11/2021 7:42:53 PM EDT

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I am partial to bolt action in 6.5 creedmoor so take it for what it is worth. Are you looking for a precision rifle for long distance, or for plinking or hunting?

I have heard good things about the Bergera B14 HMR for hunting, plinking and dabbling in PRS.

If I was going to buy a rifle for PRS competition, I would get Masterpiece arms MPA BA PMR Competition Rifle

mustb123 Member Joined Jun 2007 Posts 7965 EE 100% (346) FL, USA	Posted: 10/11/2021 9:46:43 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By SlimBlundt: 1. PSA is awesome 2. Autoloaders in 6.5 can be a little finicky and may require tuning. The 6.5 cartridge geometry doesn’t lend itself to smooth feeding the same way .308 does. 3. If you buy a bolt action, get a Tikka. The end. View Quote We could be friends.
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Posted: 10/11/2021 10:13:12 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By SlimBlundt:
1. PSA is awesome
2. Autoloaders in 6.5 can be a little finicky and may require tuning. The 6.5 cartridge geometry doesn't lend itself to smooth feeding the same way .308 does.
3. If you buy a bolt action, get a Tikka. The end.

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I bought that rifle but in kit form. It was like $629 for the kit with free shipping and then I added a $100 blemish-free "blem" 6.5 rollmarked PSA lower. Haven't shot it yet, though.

The Gen 3 PA-10s have adjustable gas blocks so tuning should be easier.

Ringsting NorCal calls me Crackhead Hunter Joined Dec 2014 Posts 1370 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 10/11/2021 11:48:07 PM EDT [#6] Thank you again for the advice! Decisions, decisions! I feel like biden looking at which child he wants to molest.
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Skg_Mre_Lght

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Posted: 10/13/2021 6:42:06 AM EDT

[Last Edit: Skg_Mre_Lght] [#7]

I suggest just building one off of an Aero set like I did. Six five gasser are finicky more often than not, unless you get into the JP class of guns. You'll probably be upgrading the barrel and trigger anyway, and you'll probably have to buy a JP HP bolt and firing pin, adjustable gas block to tune the system to run right/better, which would leave you with a PSA receiver set and bolt carrier with left over parts.

A real 1 MOA All Day shooter.

KentuckyMarksman

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Posted: 10/13/2021 10:36:52 AM EDT

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My dad has a PSA PA65 rifle. It did have to go back to PSA immediately due to the barrel touching the handguard on 1 side, but it's been good after that. He did put a Larue MBT2S trigger in it before firing. I went to the range with him the first time he shot it. He got the gas block adjusted, and I shot 5 shots from it. My first and only 5 shots from that rifle landed in a .67" group at 100 yards using Hornady Black. Seems to be a good rifle for the money.

I have a JP level 6.5CM rifle, and would consider the PSA gun if I needed a cheaper 2nd gun.

greg1147

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Posted: 10/13/2021 11:26:48 AM EDT

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My Aero build that I put together 18" BA barrel. I have a SP AGB mostly because of suppressor on/off. The 100 yard range got boring then the 300 shooting tennis ball.
The biggest advantage is the NF SHV 4-14x50 FFP in mils
Cycles perfect on Hornady 147 gr ELD not so much on my reloads, LOL
Moved to the 500 then 1000 with some reload adjustment I'll be selling my bolt gun.

CavScout I Believe In Barrel Warming Joined Feb 2001 Posts 6732 EE 100% (35) NV, USA	Posted: 10/22/2021 3:52:27 PM EDT [#10] My LMT MWS MARS in 6.5 is great so far but PMAGs do NOT drop free. I may need to contact the manufacturer.

greg1147 Member Joined May 2012 Posts 48 EE 100% (6) VA, USA	Posted: 10/22/2021 7:12:33 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By CavScout: My LMT MWS MARS in 6.5 is great so far but PMAGs do NOT drop free. I may need to contact the manufacturer. View Quote Same here with a AERO lower so I went with CPD AR-10 .308/7.62X51 20-Round Stainless Steel Magazine from Gunmag Warehouse

mc556 Ammo Addict Joined Dec 2005 Posts 7078 EE 100% (72) SC, USA	Posted: 10/23/2021 8:02:50 PM EDT [#12] A close friend has the PSA 6.5 and it’s a 1moa rifle with Hornady factory match ammo that has so far fed 100% from mags. When I say 1moa that’s based on 4 5 shot strings so not to bad for a auto loader with factory barrel.
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PugsNotDrugs Member Joined Aug 2020 Posts 229 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 10/23/2021 8:29:45 PM EDT [#13] DD5V4 in 6.5 runs like a champ, suppresses and unsurpassed. I understand those that want a bolt gun, but I'm not trying to make mine a mile rifle. I love the thing.

bobfig Member Joined Mar 2014 Posts 2334 EE 100% (7) TX, USA	Posted: 10/23/2021 8:49:33 PM EDT [#14] imo Bergara Premier HMR Pro 6.5 Creedmoor family firearms has it for $1350 stainless action and barrel [cerakoted silver] threaded trigger tech trigger assembled in georgia https://familyfirearms.com/product/bergara-rifles-premier-hmr-pro-6.5-creedmoor-51-26-black-wgray-specs-mini-chassis-wadjustable-cheekpiece-stock-tactical-gray-cerakote-right-hand

mc556

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Posted: 10/27/2021 9:51:18 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By bobfig:
imo Bergara Premier HMR Pro 6.5 Creedmoor

family firearms has it for $1350

stainless action and barrel [cerakoted silver]
threaded
trigger tech trigger
assembled in georgia

https://familyfirearms.com/product/bergara-rifles-premier-hmr-pro-6.5-creedmoor-51-26-black-wgray-specs-mini-chassis-wadjustable-cheekpiece-stock-tactical-gray-cerakote-right-hand

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Not picking on you but your in the semi auto section. Pretty sure the OP is looking at the AR10 platform.
Bergara makes a good rifle though

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bfoosh06 Happy to be a Member Joined Sep 2008 Posts 12924 EE 0% (0) NT, USA	Posted: 10/31/2021 10:04:36 AM EDT [#16] I am a big fan of PSA's. As many have mentioned they can be a bargain shooter, and IMHO a solid foundation. My profile pic is a PSA, rebarreled with a Criterion 6.5CM barrel, and all the tuning / assm. tricks I thought useful.
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Scott_S American Joined Feb 2005 Posts 3524 EE 100% (23) TX, USA	Posted: 11/9/2021 6:42:16 PM EDT [#17] $900 for a 6.5 Creedmoor gas gun? I paid more than that for my DPMS 6.5 Creedmoor when I bought it 9 years ago. I’d buy that gun and several hundred rounds of ammo and start wearing out that barrel practicing.
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