Hi all, I am new to this site and thinking about a rifle in 6.5 Grendel. Looks like it can be flat shooting (w/high BC bullets), quite accurate, low recoil and a good choice out to 600 yds (which I hope to build up to).
My dilemma is that I have found very few bolt guns (boss won't let me have one of those horrible 'assault rifles') offered in the caliber. So far I have heard of Howa Mini Action M 1500 and CZ 527 American (it would take some time to get used to their set trigger) and I am impressed with both through the youtube videos I've seen. Also I know there is the Ruger American Predator (not sure about the green stock). Have i missed some; are there other good guns available??
Went to my local gun store yesterday and asked if they could get me the Howa or CZ. They said they didn't know who Howa was. They called CZ distributor and nothing was available in 6.5 G. (stock #03088). Since I couldn't buy one I was forced to walk out with a Ruger Mini 14 Tactical in 300 Blackout (convinced my wife that was not an assault rifle); rough life..
I would appreciate any comments on the Howa and CZ- what is your experience, how accurate, any weak points in design or manufacturing, etc. If you have a Howa through what store/distributor did you source it?
As an aside, since I only plan to go out 600 yards do I really need something like the 6.5 Creedmoor (much wider availability); I think not but it sounds like an excellent cartridge and I don't want to rule it out.
Appreciate any help/advice, JimB
Edit- Update: I have found dealers in our area through Legacy Intl but their web site says 6.5 Grendal in heavy and std barrel is not available now?? will try to call them tomorrow.
My dilemma is that I have found very few bolt guns (boss won't let me have one of those horrible 'assault rifles') offered in the caliber. So far I have heard of Howa Mini Action M 1500 and CZ 527 American (it would take some time to get used to their set trigger) and I am impressed with both through the youtube videos I've seen. Also I know there is the Ruger American Predator (not sure about the green stock). Have i missed some; are there other good guns available??
Went to my local gun store yesterday and asked if they could get me the Howa or CZ. They said they didn't know who Howa was. They called CZ distributor and nothing was available in 6.5 G. (stock #03088). Since I couldn't buy one I was forced to walk out with a Ruger Mini 14 Tactical in 300 Blackout (convinced my wife that was not an assault rifle); rough life..
I would appreciate any comments on the Howa and CZ- what is your experience, how accurate, any weak points in design or manufacturing, etc. If you have a Howa through what store/distributor did you source it?
As an aside, since I only plan to go out 600 yards do I really need something like the 6.5 Creedmoor (much wider availability); I think not but it sounds like an excellent cartridge and I don't want to rule it out.
Appreciate any help/advice, JimB
Edit- Update: I have found dealers in our area through Legacy Intl but their web site says 6.5 Grendal in heavy and std barrel is not available now?? will try to call them tomorrow.
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