Anybody have the new VT in 6.5 Creedmore

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dirt1

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I've been thinking about picking one up. Does anybody have any experience with one yet? Looks pretty interesting.
 

Ewalker

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I have got one and have run about 40 rounds thru it with no complaints other than the finish on the gun. I have 2 other 77VT's and the finish on the 6.5 looks and feels like it was spray painted in a sand storm. Only draw back I can think of is finding ammo, not just every place is carrying it.
 

dirt1

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Does yours have the lighter nutmeg color stock? Is the finish still the target gray? I know they changed the stock to the darker color laminate, did they also change the finish?
 

Ewalker

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Yes Dirt1 mine is darker stock and the finish is still target grey but it feels and looks like you painted it grey in a sand storm it is kinda gritty feeling.
 

dirt1

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I wonder if they used a finish that is like the one they used on the M77 VLE. It is not smooth like the target gray.
 

mattsbox99

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Mine is smooth Target Grey with a relatively light colored laminate.

I haven't even managed to keep a scope on it, I initially put a 4.5-14 VXIII but moved that to another project. My dies and brass still haven't shown up yet. I need to check on that order.
 

dfletcher

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Unfortunately Ruger downgraded the metal finish on the VT models too. The 6.5 Creedmoor I bought is my 4th (223, 25.06 & 308) and the 1st two have the the smooth, Target Grey finish while the latter bought have the "120 grit" finish. I really don't like the change, it's too light & rough. Brushing on a coat of oil gives it a darker, even finish - much better but still not as good as the original.

Laminate seems the same.

The Creedmoor is very easy on the shoulder, lots of very good bullets available. I assume pretty much anyone who shoots one reloads, there's a nice site called "Creedmoor Sports" where I got dies, brass & bullets. I prefer it over the 308.
 
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