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Posted: 12/2/2018 10:49:35 PM EDT
Any thoughts on these rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor? Looking for a cheap rifle for long range plinking of steel. Nothing serious just for fun.
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Posted: 12/2/2018 11:03:27 PM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2018 8:23:41 AM EDT
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I will be ordering a 6.5 Compass in the next few days. I have an OSS 762 TI coming in some time next year and I plan to hunt with the suppressed Compass in Pa for White Tails. I am looking at scopes for it and I may buy a Trijicon Accupoiunt TR20-1G. My son has one on his suppressed 700 and I like.
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USA
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Posted: 12/9/2018 11:11:43 PM EDT
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I'm going to be ordering one this week after picking one up in 308 during black Friday. Cannot believe how accurate this rifle is and at this pricepoint. I paid 209 after rebate and today she printed .7moa (5 shots) with fed 175 smk. Nothing I used was over 1moa and those groups will tighten up as I get used to the trigger/rifle and my hands aren't freezing when shooting
blown away by the performance for this price |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 7:52:34 PM EDT
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How well will this work for a long range pinker? I've got a range out to 900 yards with steel. I'm just looking to be able to make hits at that range.
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Posted: 12/10/2018 8:03:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Crash1433]
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I picked one up when they had the first round of rebates. It came with a vortex scope. In between getting it and getting to shoot it I found one of the discounted monarchs from Walmart so I put that on it. My first range trip with green box Remington ammo it did a 1.25 inch three shot group. That was me rushing as I didn't have a lot of time that day but it was good enough for deer hunting. I'll get back out in the spring with better ammo and see what it can really do.
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USA
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Posted: 12/10/2018 8:16:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Evile:
How well will this work for a long range pinker? I've got a range out to 900 yards with steel. I'm just looking to be able to make hits at that range. |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 9:08:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myhatinthering:
there are some youtube vids of these out to 1k. No reason to suggest it won't do well at distance either. Now the barrel is a thinner profile than the heavy longer-range ones we typically see for that endeavor but I saw two vids of the rifle keeping moa out to the 4 digit mark |
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USA
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Posted: 12/10/2018 9:43:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARShooter91:
Yep it is going to heat up relatively quick but my nephew has the .223 TC Compass that is a tack driver. I was shocked to see a sub moa 5 shot group at 200yards when I helped him zero it. The group was slightly smaller than a .223 spent case so less than 1.75inches. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARShooter91:
Originally Posted By myhatinthering:
there are some youtube vids of these out to 1k. No reason to suggest it won't do well at distance either. Now the barrel is a thinner profile than the heavy longer-range ones we typically see for that endeavor but I saw two vids of the rifle keeping moa out to the 4 digit mark |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 9:51:03 PM EDT
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I think I will end up with one of these. Gotta see how much I have left after I do my fence. I might just buy the rifle and get a scope for it later, probably a PA 4-14
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Posted: 12/10/2018 9:54:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myhatinthering: Not surprised but will say, the barrel may get hot but I didn't experience it stringing them out like you'd suspect. I went through almost 100 rounds and my last grouping was Hornady 168 eld which was under 1 inch and the barrel was definitely not cold. I was trying out different brands, grains etc to see what it liked. I'm sure my groups would have been better if I went slower, it wasn't so cold and I was used to the trigger. I'm heading out this weekend to see what she can do with 2 loads and I'll be more focused on cool barrel and accuracy. |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 10:00:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Evile:
I think I will end up with one of these. Gotta see how much I have left after I do my fence. I might just buy the rifle and get a scope for it later, probably a PA 4-14 |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 10:14:03 PM EDT
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Other than operating the bolt would I have any issues shooting this left handed?
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USA
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Posted: 12/10/2018 10:49:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Evile:
I think I will end up with one of these. Gotta see how much I have left after I do my fence. I might just buy the rifle and get a scope for it later, probably a PA 4-14 |
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USA
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Posted: 12/11/2018 10:46:17 PM EDT
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Check out Johnny's reloading bench on youtube. Seems to be a great budget target rifle.
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Posted: 12/16/2018 11:56:46 AM EDT
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I got to shoot one of these yesterday at the range. Guy had just got his and he let me fire a few shots. 200 and 300 yards were easy. One of his friend had a Ruger American predator also in 6.5, the barrel on the ruger was definitely thicker.
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Posted: 12/16/2018 3:41:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Evile:
Other than operating the bolt would I have any issues shooting this left handed? It actually feels awkward to shoot a left hand bolt gun since I have been using right hand rifles my whole life. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:10:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/17/2018 8:55:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dominion21:
Here is my review from last year: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/A-sub-MOA-rifle-for-less-than-the-price-of-a-HiPoint-40-UPDATE-sub-MOA-achieved-pics-on-p-3/5-2047837/
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Posted: 12/17/2018 9:07:28 AM EDT
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The TC Compass is a LOT of rifle for the money. I have one in 22-250 and it is a tackdriver.
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USA
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Posted: 12/17/2018 1:21:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dominion21]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myhatinthering:
you were actually less than moa as you are supposed to measure from the impact points I have since shot it a lot more - mostly with 180s. The $19 brake is surprisingly effective as the 180s seem to recoil the same as the 125 grain loads I started with. My next goal is to get to 900yards (longest range available to me here near the Swamp). For that, I bought some 220 grain bullets and H1000, but have not loaded them yet. Might also need a scope with more adjustment (the SWFA SS seem good - but anything inexpensive with similar adjustment range to consider?). Overall, the $197 Compass shoots FAR better than a rifle that inexpensive should. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 4:47:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dominion21:
Thanks! I have since shot it a lot more - mostly with 180s. The $19 brake is surprisingly effective as the 180s seem to recoil the same as the 125 grain loads I started with. My next goal is to get to 900yards (longest range available to me here near the Swamp). For that, I bought some 220 grain bullets and H1000, but have not loaded them yet. Might also need a scope with more adjustment (the SWFA SS seem good - but anything inexpensive with similar adjustment range to consider?). Overall, the $197 Compass shoots FAR better than a rifle that inexpensive should. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dominion21:
Originally Posted By myhatinthering:
you were actually less than moa as you are supposed to measure from the impact points I have since shot it a lot more - mostly with 180s. The $19 brake is surprisingly effective as the 180s seem to recoil the same as the 125 grain loads I started with. My next goal is to get to 900yards (longest range available to me here near the Swamp). For that, I bought some 220 grain bullets and H1000, but have not loaded them yet. Might also need a scope with more adjustment (the SWFA SS seem good - but anything inexpensive with similar adjustment range to consider?). Overall, the $197 Compass shoots FAR better than a rifle that inexpensive should. |
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