Best precision rifle for a new-bee?

[Dgd6mm]

Three year old thread, OP hasn't been seen in two years.

I knew that right off the bat when Larry posted. Just figured I may be able to help someone out, which I can not.

 

[hogpatrol]

flame me if you must but what is the difference between 6BR and 6CM?

Rather than resurrecting a three year old thread, can I suggest another option? Start a new thread with your question and submit it in the 6mm forum. Zombie threads such as this are generally nothing more than old click bait and users take quick peek and move on.

 

[muleman69]

Phillip,

I'd say go with the 6BR. In terms of cost both the Lapua 6BR and Hornady 6.5CM brass are roughly the same if you buy the Hornady brand new. The 6.5CM will use more powder so that's a cost difference, primers should be about the same between Small Rifle and Large Rifle and depending on your bullet of choice either one could be cheaper or about the same. So all things equal the 6.5CM will cost more in terms of powder and will also have (slightly) more recoil than the 6BR. For straight up accuracy and easy of load development in your intending range of 100-500m I think the 6BR is your winner. YMMV

Spot on, well said

 

[JEFFPPC]

Hello All,
I grew up with a decent pellet rifle and Remington 22LR my grandfather gave me, both of which I shot quite a bit and became (what I thought) a relatively good shot. However, upon recently going shooting with some family and friends, I am feeling the need to get back into it with something a bit larger than my 22LR. I'd like to be able to shoot as accurately as possible at distances probably in the 100-500 meter range.

I'd like to keep it below $1000 and preferably around $700 if possible (is it realistic to, assuming I am a decent shot with a little practice, be seeing 3" or less groups from 300 meters?)
I suppose I am really asking two questions:
1) What caliber ammunition is both extremely accurate and yet something that won't break the bank (I am capable of hand loading my own rounds). I've read 6.5 x 284 NORMA is very good for this sort of thing?
2) What model rifles will both last a relatively very long time and provide the highest degree of precision and accuracy? I've read Savage arms makes high quality products at attainable prices?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Phillip

If your talking target shooting not hunting the easy choice is 6BR. Very accurate, can be used from 100 to 1000yd.