6.5 CM or 260 Rem

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If your running a factory barrel, I'd do the creed. Just because the factory reamers used for the creed have a very tight freebore . That's a big part of why most 6.5 creedmoor factory rifles shoot very well, even the bargain bolts that everyone sells now. That, and ammo choices for the creed are many and everywhere.
If your building your rifle, the choice get much harder. If you lengthen the freebore on the 260, you can take advantage of the extra case capacity with the longer , heavier bullets. The creed was built around the heavier bullets and has plenty of room in the mag for them. You might run into mag length issues with the 260 setup I spoke of above. But if your building a custom rifle, those things can be dealt with .
I bet i didnt help at all , did i .

 

[MudRunner2005]

I've read that these new 6.5 bullets out perform a lot of the 30 cals.

The new 7mm's will beat them all.

 

[FEENIX]

I've read that these new 6.5 bullets out perform a lot of the 30 cals.

This is purely relative; you have to synthesize what it is being presented to you. I am a big fan of the .264 caliber but I will NEVER use either of your choices on elk at 800 yards. Yes, I have a 6.5 CM (also 6.5x55 and .264 WM build in progress); it is "my" unwritten rule and "I" try to use the 1000FT-LBS on deer and 1500 FT-LBS elk impact energy. Run the numbers and that's the range limit ... but that's just me. And yes, I have also harvested elk at 931 yards with a .300 WM. The "NUT" behind the trigger remains the key factor.

This is nice article but like I said, you need to synthesize what is being presented >>> https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/hunt365-6-5-creedmoor-vs-300-win-mag/. The article also use the same unwritten rule I have.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

The new 7mm's will beat them all.

Careful Mud.......

 

[FEENIX]

Now Berger is finally delivering their new 6.5 156 Gr. Elite Hunter next month. That could be a bit of a game changer. I think a 6.5 156 gr. bullet out of a 6.5x284 in a long action and throated for it would probably be awesome.

Perfect timing! I have the 140s on hand and the 156 would be great on my .264 WM with 26" 1:7" 5R. My only challenge is available time.

 

[MudRunner2005]

Careful Mud.......

Sorry, but that word is not in my vocabulary...

 

[silverhair]

I've read that these new 6.5 bullets out perform a lot of the 30 cals.

Can you be specific in what ways 6.5 CM edges out 30 cals?

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

Can you be specific in what ways 6.5 CM edges out 30 cals?

I didnt see the word creedmoor in there anywhere. Do you?

 

[Tidus56]

I would find myself with a 7mm of some sort for your requirements. The 6.5 is a great caliber and has great selection of bullets. If you wanted to stay 6.5 caliber just step up the cartridge size. Someone else already listed the exact 6.5s I would look at for more knockdown. If you go with a 7mm you could do one of the short powerhouses: 7 Sherman short, 7SAUM or 7wsm. If you want long action you could go:280, 280 AI, 7mm mag or 28 Nosler. Personally I would be shooting a 280AI for your requirements. Enough knockdown, medium recoil, good enough barrel life, great bullet selection and some premium shelf ammo. Either way a little more HP would be beneficial for your requirements.

 

[FIGJAM]

wanting to build a hunting rifle for out west and the occasional pig. Ranges will vary from 100 yards to 800ish.

Thinking about using the hammer bullets or Berger target VLDs but not sure yet.

What the are the pros and cons of the 6.5 creedmoor vs 260 rem?

Thanks.

I have a 5r Gen 2 260 and my son has a savage 6.5 CM.

The only benefits the 6.5 has over the 260 are quality and quantity of factory ammo and factory rifles with faster twist rates.

If you are building your own rifle and roll your own ammo - you can flip a coin.

Also - I am from Idaho and grew up hunting elk. A 260 or 6.5 will be plenty for elk - load a 147 eldm and put it behind the shoulder and it will Kill them just as dead as any mag out to 800 yards.

Also, I know I am going to get some flack and we are going to get into energy down range etc. make sure you run your numbers with the 260 and 6.5 at elk elevations - 9000-11000 ft. The numbers work...

 

[Bstick]

I specifically asked about the 6.5 creedmoor and the 260 Remington.

 

[Holycity73]

@Bstick id suggest looking at the 6.5x47. I think you'd really like it. JMHO

 

[Bstick]

A friend is going to be loading my stuff. With these new 156 gr Berger's, I am hoping to get 2850-2900. I am probably going to go with the creedmoor in a 22" barrel.

 

[FEENIX]

I have a .260 Rem and love it but if I had to make the choose e today ii would go with the 6.5 Creedmoor. ( I got the .260 in 2013 )

For what it is worth. Extracted from the article 6.5 creedmoor - 260 done right? >>> "Put simply, the 6.5 Creedmoor is what the .260 Remington should have been". (http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-creedmoor-260-done-right/?p=4)