Savage Axis II 6.5 Creedmoor

[DuramaxDude]

So anyone on the GS have a Savage Axis II in 6.5 creedmoor? I got a buddy that bought one and will be using factory Ammo and he is looking for ideas on what Ammo to try out through it. So what Ammo has anyone had the most accurate results with??

[em12]

In for results- just picked up a savage xp 6.5 yesterday really just to see what the hype is about- 200 bucks at academy after the rebate this week by the way.

[hooligan]

Dang may have to go by academy tomorrow

[Tye]

https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/6-5-creedmoor-143-gr-eld-x-precision-hunter#!/

Very accurate

[DuramaxDude]

https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/r...sion-hunter#!/

Very accurate

Are you saying it is in general or that it is through the savage axis II?

[Tye]

Are you saying it is in general or that it is through the savage axis II?

In general. I’ve already killed 4 deer with them this year. All were DRT. Dropped straight down

[DuramaxDude]

In general. I’ve already killed 4 deer with them this year. All were DRT. Dropped straight down

I bet so that is an awesome bullet. I was just wondering what factory loads people were getting the best accuracy out of the in this specific make and model of rifle. That way my buddy has a starting point on what Ammo to start trying out to see which his rifle likes best.

[DuramaxDude]

ttt

[coop2564]

Hornady black 140gr shot less than 1" in my SIL gun.

[OldRiverRat]

i bought a tc compass in 6.5 creedmoor, i'm getting good groups with the eld-x as well.

[Tx_Wader]

The only rounds I have fired through my Savage 10/110 Predator Hunter is the Hornady 129 grain SST's.

They are so accurate, fast and deadly on deer and hogs I haven't tried any other round yet.

[FF36]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/40...oint-box-of-20. I bought the Savage Axis 6.5 new a few months ago and have been using his with great results


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[Livin'2hunt]

My buddy has that exact rifle. Unfortunately, with his poor shooting acumen, I can't offer much help other than, he can shoot MOA with it. If HE can do that, Bubbles the chimp could do far better. I asked him if I could have a range day with it but he refuses to part with it for any period of time. He loves it that much. He just doesn't know which end the bullet thingy comes out.

I asked him what ammo he used. "I don't know." I asked what grain bullet he used. "I don't know. I bought two boxes." I asked him to read them to me. "Hornady 143 ELD and Hornady 143 ELD." I told him, it is obviously the same ammo. "Huh!! I guess it is! This one must have been upside down so, I thought they were different."

That's who shoots 1 MOA with the rifle...


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[DuramaxDude]

Ttt

[gatorgrizz27]

Just start with the Hornady 143 ELD-X, you'll be happy with it. What someone else's rifle likes has no bearing on yours, even in the same make and model. However, I've not heard of anyone who has had issues with that particular round, it is very accurate across the board.

Obviously, you may be able to find a load for most rifles that shoots even better, but with a match designed cartridge shooting match grade ammo from a quality barrel, you're likely to be around 0.5- 0.75 MOA.