Why do I want a .25 Creedmoor?

[8x68s]

I already have a 6 & 6.5 Creed and a 25 seems redundant. But I want a .25... Have had .257 Roberts AI, .25-06 and .257 Wby in the past but now have a .25 caliber hole in my lineup. The Roberts seems like the best compromise for powder economy, flat trajectory and deer-sized animal dispatch. I have bigger, faster, more powerful cartridges for deer and beyond & small caliber, flat shooting lasers for coyotes, etc. The intent is a short 20"-22" light, handy mountain-type rifle. Was thinking the.25 creed as a short action, the Roberts in a long action. It may just come down to the components I end up finding, in particular, Win70's (personal preference).
Am I asking a question here? What's the view from your end of the spectrum?

 

[Ricky C]

Hey 8x68, I felt the same way so I'm having a left bolt action pistol made in 25CM.
Take Care

 

[8x68s]

That sounds like fun!

 

[chav0_12]

I think I want one, at some point. It'd likely be a dual-purpose competition rifle (PRS and NRL Hunter) more so than a hunting rifle though. I can't see anything it can do that other cartridges can't do better when it comes to a hunting rifle. I like magnums when it comes to big game. Though I don't see how a guy could go wrong with a new rifle in a different cartridge, that's sorta what I live for.

 

[ButterBean]

 

[8x68s]

I just bought 100 rounds of 25 Creed brass from a guy (Eman) who was advocating the same PRS & NRL type application.

 

[Quintus]

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[8x68s]

Thank you, BB! I didn't realize there were medical repercussions!

 

[Ricky C]

Hey BB, you provide me with a whole lot of laughter and I appreciate it greatly!
Take Care

 

[Ricky C]

Hey, maybe after I mess around with the pistol for a bit I'll have it rechambered into a 25 Beanmoor!
Take Care

 

[K.E.C.]

How about a 27 Creedmore.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

NO...just go to the time tested 25/06, no anxiety and readily available brass forever.

 

[Jakeweb09]

I think I want one, at some point. It'd likely be a dual-purpose competition rifle (PRS and NRL Hunter) more so than a hunting rifle though. I can't see anything it can do that other cartridges can't do better when it comes to a hunting rifle. I like magnums when it comes to big game. Though I don't see how a guy could go wrong with a new rifle in a different cartridge, that's sorta what I live for.

I might have one built for just that available in coming weeks

 

[chav0_12]

I might have one built for just that available in coming weeks

I'm gathering parts right now. Barrel will probably be the last thing I get so I'll be able to decide. I was really wanting to build a Dasher but I just might make it a 25 Creed. It's still up in the air at the moment. Realistically, it probably ends up a Dasher. I'll save the 25 for a later project or when the barrel is done.