Please help me either buy, assemble or build a lightweight deer rifle

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I don’t think it will matter that you don’t hand load and will rely on factory hunting ammo. The biggest issue right now is finding factory hunting ammo. You could use Hornady Black 123 grain ELD-M or PPU 120 grain HP BT as they both have been used to take white tail deer. The federal 120 grain Fusion, 123 grain Hornady SST and Nosler 129 grain ABLR have a good track record in the 6.5 Grendel. Remington had a Barnes hunting load plus a couple other companies such as Alexander Arms, Precision Firearms produce 6.5 Grendel ammo.


I think the Howa or Cz should shoot into around 2 MOA or less with factory hunting ammo. My Cz 527 is Accurate but I had to relieve the stock and adjust the trigger to my liking. The Cz uses Cz specific scope rings but Dip Industries make a rail that accepts Weaver mounts. I bought the 25 MOA mount for my Cz 527 as I want enough elevation on my scope to shoot steel out to 1000 yards.

I think there might be more aftermarket options for the Howa than the Cz. I have no experience with the Ruger other than checking one out at a LGS. The Ruger accepts AR-15 magazines and has a threaded barrel.


https://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=4268

You might get on the email notification for ammo that comes back in stock. Here is an example of less known 6.5 Grendel hunting ammo. Pricey but might be worth it if you can’t find other ammo.

https://www.underwoodammo.com/rifle-ammo/65grendel

I found this 6.5 Grendel ammo in stock. You could always sell what you don’t need. I have no personal experience with this company Cosmo Ammo but have heard of Fort Scott Ammunition.


https://cosmosammostore.com/?product=6-5...-scot-50rd