Originally Posted by
Matt Gregory
I've got a Bergara HMR-14 in 6.5 Creedmoor, Leupold VX-3I optics, cheap bipod, suppressor on the way. All in, I've probably got about $2200 into the rig without the suppressor, and it works as well as my friend's high-test 338 lapua setup, plus I get to watch his wallet catch fire every range day. 6.5 is about $1.50 a pill and the ballistic profile is outstanding, supersonic out to around 1200yds and just consistent as can be. There are a bunch of great options out there, this was kind of that butter zone of (actual) bang for the buck. I like Bergara, Savage, and Ruger for LRP rifles from mass producers, Surgeon if you're feeling spendy. Happy hunting!
MG