My Model 10T 6.5 Creedmoor Long Range Target Rifle is up and running!
I thought I would follow up on my new Savage purchase, my first bolt gun I am using for long range shooting. With a budget of about $1k (excluding optics) this is where I am at:
-I got the Savage Model 10T in 6.5 Creedmoor- Got the last on on sale at my local Cabellas. Cost was $570 out the door.
- I mounted my 4-20x50 Burris XTR II Scope in Seekins Low Rings on the factory installed pic rail
- To get a good sight picture I needed a cheek riser. Got a Fulton Armory strap on adjustable riser in a trade off EE. Its designed from the M1A so I needed to layer some closed cell foam ( can see the red in pics) between the stock and riser for a snug fit. Adjusted at its lowest setting it works great for me.
- Harris 9-13 HBLMS Bipod w/ T-Nutz Swivel tension lever - (tried my 6-9" but found I liked the longer legs better)
- AccuShot Std Height Monopod
- Vortex LoPro Scope mounted Level
- With a $35 rifle bag and $10 Ballistics calculator (AE) for my iPhone total price come it at pretty much exactly $1k (excluding the optic and ammo of course)
I have shot the gun twice now, once with 120gr A-Max (just one box) and the second time, this past Saturday, shot three boxes of 140gr ELD-M. VERRY happy so far. With the help of the ballistics app I was hitting 12" steel at 4,5,600 yards on the first shot- no problem. I tried for the 1K yard target just for the hell off it but no luck there yet. I need to practice and improve as a shooter on this type of gun. This is the first bolt gun I have owned and still getting used to the ergonomics and LIGHT single stage trigger (I dialed my accu-trigger all the way down). My groups on paper where not close to as what I am able to shoot with my 6.5G AR. I also need to get my hands on a chronograph so my calculator has correct velocity data, not just whats published on the box. I am also thinking a muzzle brake would be a nice upgrade to help me spot my shots.
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psux9lnwn9.jpg
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5vxbkvt6.jpg
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pswq2jtnh4.jpg
My Model 10T 6.5 Creedmoor Long Range Target Rifle is up and running!
Quote:
Originally Posted by
bearcatrp
I have been looking for the Burris scope you have. None available anywhere. Congrats on scoring one. You definitely need a chrono to input the correct fps coming out your barrel. Think once you get that, should be able to dial in to 1000 yards with success. I spent the bucks on a labradar chrono. Expensive but worth every penny.
Here is one I found on Amazon via Optics planet shipping July 18. It's a great scope. I wish I had the cash to buy another!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0140...=burris+201044
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My Model 10T 6.5 Creedmoor Long Range Target Rifle is up and running!
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Texan Til I Die
Yes, that's from 100. I'm shooting a rather unconventional load. I don't mind sharing, but being new here I'm not sure what the rules are on posting specific loads.
I don't reload so sharing the info would be lost on me. Maybe I will hit you up for it some time on the future. Are you and your buddies rifles stock 10T's? No major components upgraded? I ask because I found a thread on ARF yesterday that's was a little troubling. Lots of people reporting poor accuracy from the Model 10T in 6.5 but great accuracy from the 10t 308.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My Model 10T 6.5 Creedmoor Long Range Target Rifle is up and running!
Shot again today. Shot the best group yet.... 5 shots About half moa @ 100. I have decided I hate the stock. Shot my precision AR (PRS stock 18" 223 Wylde) after shooting the 10T. The feel and overall ergonomics of the AR are some much easier for me to shoot. Much more steady and solid. So I am going to throw my 10T in a chassis system.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...757be7ebb5.jpg
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk