I am wanting to get into precision rifle shooting, But it is totally new to me. I’ve been reading on here for awhile trying to educate myself. I have decided on 6.5 CM. I have a hookup and can get a Bergara BMP for $760 brand new. Should I jump on this deal or is there something else I should be considering. From what I can tell it’s a screaming deal on what seems to be a solid beginner rifle. Any opinions are greatly appreciated.
Bergara BMP or something else?
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I have that same rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor , love it and would recommend it to anyone, I paid 1K for mine online, local shops were 1250 - 1500, for 760.00 thats an awesome deal...
The spacers for length of pull is subjective - I am 5.7 and thats not an issue for me . My BMP is a 2019 manufacture date and I just pulled the bolt out and checked it has the smaller hole for the FP..
I got one a few years ago that became my sons rifle. It didn’t shoot factory ammo very well or very consistently. One day it would do 3/4moa and the next it was 1 1/4. This was with Hornady precision hunter. I started handloading and got it to a consistent 1/2 - 3/4. We also put it in a KRG bravo stock. Using Lapua brass had the same problem mentioned earlier, the firing pin hole needed bushed. I had pierced primers, but after sending it to gretan problem solved.
Can’t speak for mine yet as I am still awaiting my badger rail and my rings so shooting mine right now wouldn’t tell you anything important.
That out of the way I will say this, I purchased mine online for I think $938ish shipped before having to pay the local FFL’s fees. That was the best deal I could find and the FFL mentioned that he wasn’t allowed to go under $999 (cough*
.... maybe?). My point is I wish I had your friends, go steal that thing up man.
That out of the way I will say this, I purchased mine online for I think $938ish shipped before having to pay the local FFL’s fees. That was the best deal I could find and the FFL mentioned that he wasn’t allowed to go under $999 (cough*
.... maybe?). My point is I wish I had your friends, go steal that thing up man.
I got my BMP from Scheels. It was listed at $1499 but they price-matched an on-line ad at $1250. I'm shooting a Hornady 140gr ELD with 41.5gr RL16. Getting sub-MOA ~.8 so far (first 30 rounds). I have followed their break-in recommendation - not sure that it's essential, but it can't hurt either.
I'm using new Lapua brass with the large primer - CCI BR2.
I'm using new Lapua brass with the large primer - CCI BR2.
Thanks for responding, could you tell me what member made the stock spacers for you. I’m 6’4” so I will most likely need them.
Does anyone have recommendations for factory ammo that shoots well out of this gun. I know every gun is different just looking for a starting point, like manufacture and bullet weight.
Thanks
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I'd jump on that BMP and smile all the way to the range. I have the HMR which is essentially the same rifle minus the chassis and 2" of barrel. Buddy has the BMP. He is shooting a .565" 5 shot group with factory 120 grain ELD. I'm down to .477" with hand loads from my HMR.
I'm having a hard time convincing him to handload for the rifle.
I'm having a hard time convincing him to handload for the rifle.
From their website. Their recommendations were both sub moa out of mine in 6.5 cm
