I'd go the Tikka Veil with the D18 barrel profile. A little heavier than the lite but not as heavy as the ctr. I measured .7" at the muzzle. If the plastic stock is as issue, just replace it with a carbon fiber or lightweight stock of your choosing. Weight of the Veil i measured at 3.04kg / 6lb...
I use them for most of my cals that i reload no complaints from me. For cals that i have multiple rifles, i just have 1 body die set up for each rifle and share the neck die. Just a little finicky to get it set up initially.
No problem at all. Happy to help. I'm doing a similar thing. Ended up with a Tikka lite in 300wsm 24inch. Unfortunately no suppressors down here in Australia, apparently they turn hunting rifles into silent sniper rifles.
Yes seems like you're all over it. As the velocity drops you'll have more trouble getting the copper to expand reliably.
Hornady recommends at least 2000 fps for gmx to expand so assuming 165 gmx and ~ 2550 fps muzzle velocity that get you right around 300 yards.
If you can live with lead...
I would only go 6.5 creedmoor if you would be happy running the factory barrel. This would save you some cost. If you're going to go through the effort of getting a custom barrel then 6.5x47 is no extra effort.
There's the argument that 6.5x47 is more inherently accurate and easier to tune...
A lot of people like myself end up selling half the crap in their safe to finance an AI. So if you can afford it, go for it.
However I'd highly recommend taking a course or two first as the experience will pay for itself instead of wasting money on ammo and gear.
Gunwerks have a pretty...
I second the bushnell lrhs. 4.5-18x44 with illuminated g2h reticle. Can score these for ~750 from time to time on the px. Also might be worth getting in touch with Doug at Cameraland (Hide sponsor)
Tikka hands down. Much better action and more aftermarket support. If you've yet to purchase anything maybe consider a tikka ctr or varmint in 6.5 creedmoor to drop into your chassis.
I would favor the varmint for the heavier barrel if your intended purpose is target, however you might need to...