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I have narrowed my choices to two rifles:
Savage 110 Tactical (57232) and the Bergara HMR WILDERNESS GRAY
(B145382)
both 24” fluted barrels and so on…


mostly a range gun for distance up to 300 yrds to 1100.

Anyone have experience with either rifle?
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Make sure you get a current production Bergara as the earlier versions had a problem with the bolt shroud threads stripping. It's basically a Remington model 700 clone. Bergara's only change was to the bolt shroud, which if it's still the original design, the threads in the bolt shroud for cocking the bolt only half encompass the diameter of the thread on that end of bolt firing pin. Other than that, Bergara it's supposedly somewhat better than a Remington. At least the ones that I've looked at at gun shows.

Both the Bergara and Savage you have the option of replacing the trigger with a higher quality aftermarket one.

If you're intent on precision shooting at the distances you stated, in my opinion you need a trigger that will break at less than a pound. This is important if you're shooting through wind and mirage as to waiting for that optimal moment to send another bullet down range to the target, you have to do that with your finger on the trigger pre-loaded, and be able to just think the word "fire", and the rifle discharges. At least that's always work for me, along with some F-Class shooters that I've been conversing with as I'm considering getting into that sport.
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Make sure you get a current production Bergara as the earlier versions had a problem with the bolt shroud threads stripping. It's basically a Remington model 700 clone. Bergara's only change was to the bolt shroud, which if it's still the original design, the threads in the bolt shroud for cocking the bolt only half encompass the diameter of the thread on that end of bolt firing pin. Other than that, Bergara it's supposedly somewhat better than a Remington. At least the ones that I've looked at at gun shows.

Both the Bergara and Savage you have the option of replacing the trigger with a higher quality aftermarket one.

If you're intent on precision shooting at the distances you stated, in my opinion you need a trigger that will break at less than a pound. This is important if you're shooting through wind and mirage as to waiting for that optimal moment to send another bullet down range to the target, you have to do that with your finger on the trigger pre-loaded, and be able to just think the word "fire", and the rifle discharges. At least that's always work for me, along with some F-Class shooters that I've been conversing with as I'm considering getting into that sport.
Thank you for the thoughtful response.
I have a confession to make and please, feel free to laugh at me, I did.

When I first saw the title of your thread I wondered what the heck is he talking about, 6.5 centimeter rifle? Then, before I opened the thread it dawned on me......Creedmoor. duh.....lol!!!!
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I would try a 6mmCR,very accurate-no recoil...
I would try a 6mmCR,very accurate-no recoil...
Is there really that much difference between the 6 mm and the 6.5 mm?
I do have the Savage 110 tactical, but it's chambered in .308 Win. I've shot my friends Bergara HMR also chambered in .308 Win. Given the choice I would spend the extra couple of bucks on the Bergara. The weight, balance and craftsmanship is amazing on the Bergara. The action on the Bergara was so much smoother than my Savage as well.

I also have two 6.5 CM in a RPR and a Savage Elite Precision rifle. Still working up loads for the Savage, but overall it's a great cartridge. I have not pushed it out, for accuracy, to a 1,000 yards yet - but it is a very capable round.
I do have the Savage 110 tactical, but it's chambered in .308 Win. I've shot my friends Bergara HMR also chambered in .308 Win. Given the choice I would spend the extra couple of bucks on the Bergara. The weight, balance and craftsmanship is amazing on the Bergara. The action on the Bergara was so much smoother than my Savage as well.

I also have two 6.5 CM in a RPR and a Savage Elite Precision rifle. Still working up loads for the Savage, but overall it's a great cartridge. I have not pushed it out, for accuracy, to a 1,000 yards yet - but it is a very capable round.
Nice to know..thank you. Begara HMR!
I do have the Savage 110 tactical, but it's chambered in .308 Win. I've shot my friends Bergara HMR also chambered in .308 Win. Given the choice I would spend the extra couple of bucks on the Bergara. The weight, balance and craftsmanship is amazing on the Bergara. The action on the Bergara was so much smoother than my Savage as well.

I also have two 6.5 CM in a RPR and a Savage Elite Precision rifle. Still working up loads for the Savage, but overall it's a great cartridge. I have not pushed it out, for accuracy, to a 1,000 yards yet - but it is a very capable round.
I went to the range today. I shot my Ruger Hunter .308 and Savage 110 Apex 25-06. Dang.....I really like my Ruger Hunter. It is heavy and no recoil. The Savage on the other hand is lightweight and a pile driver by comparison. I mean, I really like my .308 so much that I am selling the Savage and now looking at the Begera....but there are so many Begera HMR B14..... i just don't know where to begin. It has to be 6.5CM. 24" barrel, Heavy barrel is available, AICS, Threaded barrel...what else....? I know I could spend $1800 or a new rifle, but wanted to keep it close to $1000. since I still have to buy a nice scope. Begera model: #B14S382
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