which Savage rifle

[Apollo117]

Is it true that 6.5 creedmoor has a short barrel life, I have read that between 800 and 1200 rounds it starts to loose accuracy

No. Even if you run the 6.5 Creedmore hot it will still get very close to 3k rounds in a barrel. The 6.5x.284 on the other hand may only get half that.

[rebs]

will a savage 223 with 14 twist shoot 55 gr bullets accurately ? I am thinking about the model 25-T thumb hole laminated stock

[SageRat Shooter]

will a savage 223 with 14 twist shoot 55 gr bullets accurately ? I am thinking about the model 25-T thumb hole laminated stock

1 in 14 twist is good for 50 grainers, but you gotta shoot them fast to keep them stable. for 55 grainers you should go with a 12 twist at the minimum. I shoot the 55's and I have a 9 twist.

[want2ride]

It is crazy how much glass can differ from unit to unit. I have three Burris XTR2's, and they range from spectacular on my very first one, to adequate on my second one to very good on my third. None are bad, but the difference between adequate to spectacular has to be seen to be believed.