Nickletop Gunsmith
Copper BB
For years i heard people rave about the Creedmore 6.5 and its phenomenal accuracy. I finally bought one....well that is when I discovered the reality vs opinion is not the same, after 4 boxes of ammo. The Mossberg Patriot chambered in 6.5 is very accurate, only if you're shooting 110-125gr match ammo. Like many have stated the synthetic stock is a big issue, and the sub-standard machining on the muzzle crown being another and they're correct. I found two issues aside from those; the stocks are modified from another model series and are an improper fit. The high twist rate produces excessive vibration and torque which the cheap crappy stocks can't handle. In order to get something resembling accuracy out of this rifle with hunting ammo, i had to carve out the inside barrel channel and reinforce with carbon fibre rods(arrows). Then i glued the plastic clip well and block into the stock with rtv silicone. No more bending stock touching the barrel and knocked most of the vibration down. Now its an accurate rifle with the heavier loads. Hope this helps!