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Airdale · 11-26-2012, 04:17 PM

So after building one Savage rifle (almost complete) I've got the bug. The idea for a long range rifle for the wife has been floating around in my brain for a while.

The problem was what caliber? I didn't want to insult her with an enemic caliber and I don't want to punish her shoulder. I think I've found the solution, either 6.5x55 Swede (prefered) or 6.5 Creedmor, depending on whether I come up with a long action or short action donor. As I haven't fired either round so I need some input from you guys on this choice.

Details of the build: Savage S/S action (tuned and timed), stanless match varmint contour barrel (maybe with a brake), fancy laminated stock, good medium price scope.

This will be done piece by piece over time as deals are found.

Any suggestions will be appreciated

gdmoody · 11-26-2012, 10:02 PM

I've never built a rifle, other than an AR-15. I have never considered building a bolt action, but I have heard good things about both calibers you mentioned. Both are supposed to be a high powered round but "mild" enough in the recoil. I have also heard the same thing about .243 caliber.

JLA · 11-28-2012, 08:57 PM

AD. if youre interested I have a spare Shilen select match barrel in 6BR thats prefit for savage small shank action. Would make a sweet short action LR rifle for a small statured shooter.

Gene Seward · 11-29-2012, 08:43 AM

Airdale I have a 6.5 Creedmore and love it and the accuracy is unreal. After 3 and soon to be 4 back surgeries the recoil is still not bad at all. I load for my friends 6.5 Swede and it is easy to load and not hard to get componets. Recoil and accuracy are really good to. My only problem in the past is Creedmore brass. I had problems with Hornady and found alot of bad brass had been sent to me. However, they did make it up. Just a pain to mess with. Good luck. BTW, 120 grain Hornady factory loads are fantastic.

11-26-2012, 04:17 PM	#1
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 761	New Build Idea So after building one Savage rifle (almost complete) I've got the bug. The idea for a long range rifle for the wife has been floating around in my brain for a while. The problem was what caliber? I didn't want to insult her with an enemic caliber and I don't want to punish her shoulder. I think I've found the solution, either 6.5x55 Swede (prefered) or 6.5 Creedmor, depending on whether I come up with a long action or short action donor. As I haven't fired either round so I need some input from you guys on this choice. Details of the build: Savage S/S action (tuned and timed), stanless match varmint contour barrel (maybe with a brake), fancy laminated stock, good medium price scope. This will be done piece by piece over time as deals are found. Any suggestions will be appreciated -->

11-26-2012, 10:02 PM	#2
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: New Build Idea I've never built a rifle, other than an AR-15. I have never considered building a bolt action, but I have heard good things about both calibers you mentioned. Both are supposed to be a high powered round but "mild" enough in the recoil. I have also heard the same thing about .243 caliber. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-28-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: New Build Idea AD. if youre interested I have a spare Shilen select match barrel in 6BR thats prefit for savage small shank action. Would make a sweet short action LR rifle for a small statured shooter. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-29-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 478	Re: New Build Idea Airdale I have a 6.5 Creedmore and love it and the accuracy is unreal. After 3 and soon to be 4 back surgeries the recoil is still not bad at all. I load for my friends 6.5 Swede and it is easy to load and not hard to get componets. Recoil and accuracy are really good to. My only problem in the past is Creedmore brass. I had problems with Hornady and found alot of bad brass had been sent to me. However, they did make it up. Just a pain to mess with. Good luck. BTW, 120 grain Hornady factory loads are fantastic.