bikemutt
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I too have the Savage 12 LRP rifle. Mine lives in a McRees Precision chassis. I'm still adjusting to the rifle but so far it's exposed my weaknesses. It really likes Winchester Match 140 grain.
Nice shooting SavageShooter2k!I also have the Savage 12 LRP in 6.5 Creed and it is quite impressive for a factory rifle. The first 5 shot group I shot at 100 yards after initial break in measured .426" CTC. That was shot with factory 140 AMAX ammo. It regularly shoots 1/2 MOA and bucks the wind extremely well. It is a bench gun though for sure. damn thing weighs 14+ lbs with my vortex 6-24 scope on it. Love the gun though and love the round.
I am considering getting a Ruger Precision rifle in 6.5C as well. Attached is a picture of my average 5 shot group at 100 yards with this rifle.
They are extemely similar cartridges. The reason I chose Creedmoor over the .260 rem is the availability of great boxed ammo for the Creedmoor. The 140 Amax is an awesome boxed round that you can pick up off the shelf and shoot 1/2 MOA. As far as my searching showed the .260 Remington does not have that option. If your planning on handloading exclusively it is a toss up as to which one is better.I own a Tikka in 260 rem and it's a great gun and cartridge. I don't see the advantage for the 6.5 Creedmoor over the 260. Powder Capacity goes to the 260 all the way.
I shoot the 260 and the 6.5 CM,each has different advantages over the other. The 260 has better brass choices,the 6.5 CM allows the shooter to load closer to the lands and remain within the OAL measurements of most magazines.I own a Tikka in 260 rem and it's a great gun and cartridge. I don't see the advantage for the 6.5 Creedmoor over the 260. Powder Capacity goes to the 260 all the way.