What Caliber to Get

[Tyler98]

Im looking for a cheap rifle with sub 3/4 moa accuracy to experiment with some things reloading. I want something cheap to shoot, and preferably something that would make a good varmint gun that I can push out to 600-800yds. Im also looking for a stock similar to the KRG bravo or MDT field stock. I considered a 224 valk in a CZ 600 alpha and replacing the stock, but that leaves me with buying a Boyds and by the time I buy the gun and stock im looking at about $1,000. I really wanted to buy the Howa 1500 mini barreled action in a 6 arc and run a 55-70g bullet. Problem being the gun has a 1:7.5 twist and Im worried about spinning bullets apart as I would be pushing 320,000 rpms. I could use a heavier bullet or slow my load down to about 3000 fps and be right at 300,000rpms but at that point I dont see much reason as I already have a 6 creed. Ive also pondered buying an aero solus action and finding a decent barrel with a slower twist to allow for a lighter bullet, but again were getting to a point of spending more than I want to for this particular gun. Ive also considered the ruger american gen 2 in 6 arc but still running into the problem of having too fast a twist rate. Just looking for some opinions to help me figure out which direction to go. Id prefer to stay right around $800 for the rifle and stock (if need be). Im open to any suggestions even if its a change in caliber options.

 

[Straightshooter1]

Im looking for a cheap rifle with sub 3/4 moa accuracy to experiment with some things reloading. I want something cheap to shoot, and preferably something that would make a good varmint gun that I can push out to 600-800yds. Im also looking for a stock similar to the KRG bravo or MDT field stock. I considered a 224 valk in a CZ 600 alpha and replacing the stock, but that leaves me with buying a Boyds and by the time I buy the gun and stock im looking at about $1,000. I really wanted to buy the Howa 1500 mini barreled action in a 6 arc and run a 55-70g bullet. Problem being the gun has a 1:7.5 twist and Im worried about spinning bullets apart as I would be pushing 320,000 rpms. I could use a heavier bullet or slow my load down to about 3000 fps and be right at 300,000rpms but at that point I dont see much reason as I already have a 6 creed. Ive also pondered buying an aero solus action and finding a decent barrel with a slower twist to allow for a lighter bullet, but again were getting to a point of spending more than I want to for this particular gun. Ive also considered the ruger american gen 2 in 6 arc but still running into the problem of having too fast a twist rate. Just looking for some opinions to help me figure out which direction to go. Id prefer to stay right around $800 for the rifle and stock (if need be). Im open to any suggestions even if its a change in caliber options.

How about a 22 ARC? Small case volume and small bullet saves money spent on components.

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[Tyler98]

Ive considered it, just not sure what rifle to look for. The only one i know of in my price range would be the ruger american.

 

[BleedsBlue]

A 243 would fit the bill easily. Otherwise the 22arch could do the job but you'll be stuck using expensive bullets.

 

[CJ6]

So the 6mm is out as you asked about caliber to pick, is that right ? The 223 caliber with 75-85 gr. weights will do the trick, as would 25 or 6.5 calibers.

 

[Kevin1990]

What about a Howa barreled action in 6.5 Grendel with a KRG bravo or MDT oryx chassis? That would be pretty plug n play. Drop in the chassis and shoot.

Also, Howa is dropping a Howa Mini in 22 ARC at the end of January from what I just read here.

HOWA Releases Their Exciting New 22 ARC Rifle Line - Firearms News

An Excellent Mini-Action and Cartridge Combo

www.firearmsnews.com

 

[Tyler98]

A 243 would fit the bill easily. Otherwise the 22arch could do the job but you'll be stuck using expensive bullets.

I’m leaning towards the 22 arc vs 243 just for the fact that I have a 6 creed

 

[Tyler98]

So the 6mm is out as you asked about caliber to pick, is that right ? The 223 caliber with 75-85 gr. weights will do the trick, as would 25 or 6.5 calibers.

I would love a 6 arc if I could find an option in my price range that would let me shoot 55g

So the 6mm is out as you asked about caliber to pick, is that right ? The 223 caliber with 75-85 gr. weights will do the trick, as would 25 or 6.5 calibers.

55-70g

 

[Tyler98]

What about a Howa barreled action in 6.5 Grendel with a KRG bravo or MDT oryx chassis? That would be pretty plug n play. Drop in the chassis and shoot.

Also, Howa is dropping a Howa Mini in 22 ARC at the end of January from what I just read here.

HOWA Releases Their Exciting New 22 ARC Rifle Line - Firearms News

An Excellent Mini-Action and Cartridge Combo

www.firearmsnews.com

I think that Howa in a 22 Arc would be nice! I didn’t know they had plans of dropping one.

 

[Kevin1990]

I think that Howa in a 22 Arc would be nice! I didn’t know they had plans of dropping one.

Me either, until I was that a couple days ago. I'll probably end up picking one up just to play with. I have a metric ton on 6.5 Grendel brass. Plus Brownells always runs 10% off sales so you could probably pick on one real cheap.

 

[Bill K]

Well you have a 6mm caliber with the 6mm Creedmoor, so to answer your question on what caliber to also get, Go with a 224 caliber.
And put it into something like a cartridge in 22 arc or 22 Creedmoor. Faster twist bore and enjoy either, for what you want, as to another caliber.