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Buying 6.5 Rifles in Australia
- Prices6.5 mm rifles from $545 with most hunting models between $1,050 and $2,700; the median 6.5 rifle available today is about $2,570, and precision rifles run to $22,500.
- Availability386 6.5 mm rifles listed, about 215 available now; Savage, Tikka, Ruger, Weatherby, Sako and Bergara are the deepest ranges, with most stock at supplier warehouses (allow 5+ days).
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Common questions
Is 6.5 Creedmoor good for deer hunting in Australia?
Yes. With 140 to 143 grain bonded, copper or ELD-X style loads the 6.5 Creedmoor is used for fallow, red, rusa and sambar deer as well as pigs and goats, with less recoil than a .308 and a flatter trajectory past 300 metres. Keep shots inside sensible ranges on sambar and choose a premium hunting projectile rather than a match load.
6.5 Creedmoor or .308: which should I buy?
Choose 6.5 Creedmoor for lighter recoil, better wind performance and long-range target work; choose .308 for heavier projectiles on big-bodied game, cheaper practice ammunition and the widest ammunition availability in country towns. Both are Category B in NSW and cost the same in the same rifle model.
What is the difference between 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC?
The 6.5 PRC is a larger magnum-style case that drives the same 140-grain projectiles about 200 fps faster than the Creedmoor, giving more energy and less drop at 400 metres plus, at the cost of more recoil, shorter barrel life and dearer ammunition. For most Australian hunting inside 350 metres the Creedmoor is the practical choice.
What licence do I need for a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle in NSW?
A bolt-action 6.5 Creedmoor is a Category B firearm, so you need a Category B licence with a genuine reason such as recreational hunting, plus a Permit to Acquire and an inspected safe. Straight-pull rifles such as the Blaser R8 or Savage Impulse in 6.5 are Category C since the 2026 reforms.
How much does a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle cost?
A Ruger American Gen II is about $1,190, a Franchi Horizon from $934, a Tikka T3x Lite around $1,980, a CZ 600 Ergo $1,850, a Sako 90 Hunter $3,799 and precision rifles from Victrix and Tikka TAC A1 run from $3,000 to $22,500. Add $300 to $1,500 for a scope; we transfer dealer-to-dealer Australia-wide.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
