blacklab Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Its time to cash in some of my Cabalas points so I thought I would put them towards a new bolt rifle. I still haven't figured out this long range stuff so I thought I'd ask before I buy. The rifles Cabalas have that I'm interested in are: 1- Bergara B14 BMP in 6.5 Creedmoor 2- Tikka T3X TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor 3- Ruger Precision gen 3 in 6.5 Creedmoor 4- Tikka TSR 1 in .308 5- Mossberg MVP LC in 6.5 Creedmoor I have them listed in the order of interest to me. Out of everything I listed the only one I have handled is the Ruger, and they are nice but I think for around a few hundred more or less I could do better. I did some research on the web and for some reason I'm drawn toward the B14. I'm all ears if someone has any input as to what way to go, but keep in mind the rifle has to: A. Come from Cabalas B. Cost under $2000 (as per PRS rules) C. Would like to stick with 6.5 Creedmoor because that's what my AR platform is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkheard Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I went #2. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I’ve got the tikka as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp1911 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Shouldn't a Rem 700 be on your list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTSU Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I went with #3 and I am very happy with it. Great out of the box rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Shouldn't a Rem 700 be on your list?That’s all a Bergara is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yukonjon Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I would go #1 or #2 but honestly if you have chance I would go put your hands on them. It can say a lot to feel them out and test the triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmDShooter Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I have #3 and have been very happy with it unchanged out of the box. Probably can get a better price somewhere other than cabelas if your area is anything like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Davidp1911 said: Shouldn't a Rem 700 be on your list? No, according to PRS rules for the division I want to shoot the rifle can not be modified and can't cost more then 2k. Factory 700 triggers suck for a lack of better words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, PharmDShooter said: Probably can get a better price somewhere other than cabelas if your area is anything like mine I did find better prices on all the rifles I listed. But I should use some of my Cabalas points so I'm kind of stuck paying more. Then again I guess I'm not really paying anything for it so I cant complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp1911 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, mwray said: That’s all a Bergara is Oh, didn't know they're the same action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, Davidp1911 said: Oh, didn't know they're the same action Not quite the same, but the footprint is so stocks, triggers etc. are cross compatible. The reason Remington is rarely considered these days is because they've ignored precision rifles so long that they are 15 years behind on everything. Twist rates, new chamberings, decent triggers, chassis options, you name it and Remington is the last company to adopt it, then they insist on pricing themselves higher than any of their competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I wouldn't mess around with production its not very popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTSU Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1 hour ago, TonytheTiger said: Not quite the same, but the footprint is so stocks, triggers etc. are cross compatible. The reason Remington is rarely considered these days is because they've ignored precision rifles so long that they are 15 years behind on everything. Twist rates, new chamberings, decent triggers, chassis options, you name it and Remington is the last company to adopt it, then they insist on pricing themselves higher than any of their competitors. Exactly! Who wants to buy a 5-600 dollar rifle to install a new trigger and decent stock, then when it dosent shoot to expectation have a new barrel installed and action blueprinted. Turns into a 3k dollar project fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 1,2,3 all good.... hard to beat the Ruger for what you get for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregonlaw76 Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Have the Bergara HMR in 6.5 CM, very happy with accuracy for a stock gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase214 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 For production tikka tac A1 but honestly I would shoot open find a used tikka or get a youth model rebarrel and put it in a chassis that's the route I took right now I have 1400 in the rifle after rebarrel I'll have 2100 in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10ring Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I vote for the Tikka TAC A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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