I've got the itch for a handy little build as a gift to my dad. He's always talking about how heavy his rifles are these days and how much he likes the 6.5 Creed...so he's getting one... whether he likes it or not...
If I could find an 84M Montana in said caliber, I'd call it a day, but those don't seem to be around, so I'm bouncing ideas here.
He'll only shoot factory ammo, so most likely it'll be fueled with 140 ELD's from Hornady.
The rifle's main use will be killing...killing deer...killing coyotes...killing groundhogs, etc...
My thought was to go with a 22" light contour or maybe a Proof carbon barrel...mainly because he's always wanted one and likes my rifles that have them. I'm also thinking carbon because I hate the way a can looks on the end of a skinny little barrel.
I suppose a 700 footprint action, either a factory or maybe a Defiant Deviant with a TT Diamond and a Mesa Alpine stock...
What am I missing or where am I going wrong?
Obliged for any and all input...
If I could find an 84M Montana in said caliber, I'd call it a day, but those don't seem to be around, so I'm bouncing ideas here.
He'll only shoot factory ammo, so most likely it'll be fueled with 140 ELD's from Hornady.
The rifle's main use will be killing...killing deer...killing coyotes...killing groundhogs, etc...
My thought was to go with a 22" light contour or maybe a Proof carbon barrel...mainly because he's always wanted one and likes my rifles that have them. I'm also thinking carbon because I hate the way a can looks on the end of a skinny little barrel.
I suppose a 700 footprint action, either a factory or maybe a Defiant Deviant with a TT Diamond and a Mesa Alpine stock...
What am I missing or where am I going wrong?
Obliged for any and all input...