cooper firearms of montana, 6.5 creed

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gear_jammer359

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wanting to get started in the long range world and looking for a good entry level rifle that will shoot a .3 and is still affordable approx 1500-2000 before glass. anyone have experience with cooper model 22? i know they are guaranteed to shoot sub .5 out of the box, could i get .25/.3(is this good enough?) or better with handloads? (i'm leaning toward the 6.5 creed, mostly because factory ammo availability through hornady, and the barrel life over the 6.5x284.)

input on rifle and caliber appreciated. cooper also makes 6br 6.5x55 6x47 6x45 6.5x284 6x284 6 rem and 308

or if i'm off my rocker to try shooting long range without a custom rifle you can tell me. i'm here to learn so gimme your best. or worst
 
do your homework first

spend hard earned cash last.

my advise is go to several matches like you want to shoot at. see what they shoot. most long range shooters are anxious to discuss what they use.

many times at a shoot one can find an entry level rifle at a bargan. maybe its not the latest whiz bang cartridge but most of the time it is an oldy but goodie that just lost its edge and the shooter wants to make a switch to a different action, stock or cartridge. lets say you find a good rifle that just needs a barrel to get on spot agaain. good deal! maybe the owner wants to go short action for a 6dasher with a carbon fiber stock. well that doesnt mean his 6.5-284 on a long action and on wood is bad. he just wants another and wants to sell to recoup some of the cost. good deal for you.

best of luck, and have fun!! remember there is a learning curve to any taught lifestyle and watch the competitors before spending for a rifle. heck you might find a really nice individual that would allow you to shoot the rifle in competition before too much money is spent.
Fred
ps fwiw, personally i doubt that cooper makes any rifle one would use in competition and be competitive.
 
Jammer,
Fred's advice is solid. Do your homework first and you won't be looking to sell in a few months when the shooting begins. Coopers are fine rifles....I even own one in 204 for prairie dog shooting. But, even Cooper states they are hunting rifles not meant for competition. Go to an F Class event and see what the locals are shooting....they're using what they're using for a reason.
Bob
 
I'd echo everybody else. Go to a few matches, in the discipline you're interested in. F-class is not benchrest, benchrest is not F-class.

BTW, a ".3" at long range is not all that common. Go look at some match reports. A 1,000 yard rifle that will give you a half an MOA at 1,000 yards is going to give you some wins.

Good luck.
 
much appreciated

thank you both for your input. i should have know better than to try to get the easy way out with buying a production rifle. i never really thought of going to a match to find a rifle. thats a great idea. i'll try to find some matches near here. thanks
 
BRCENT Want adds

I just looked at a 6.5-284 with all of the dies and prepped brass, hard case, ect for $1495.00 on this web sites want adds. I am sure he may help you out with all of the load data and tell you how to feed it.

Rings, bases and glass and you are on your way!!

Good luck,
Tod
 
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Heck! I might even have a Hall "C" actioned 300 Whby mag. 17 lb gun that I might be talked out of?
Rich De
 
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