6.5 creedmoor or .243 build?

[Idaho Lefty]

Just to spur some conversation; why not build a 6mmBR? It's like pushing the E-Z button for accuracy and will have longer throat/bbl life than all the other options.

Most Hunters, prefer the Power and like to AVOID, the Feeding "Issues" ( and Expenses ) of, getting, the little BR to, feed "well" !
The 6 Creed, 6 X47 and 6 XC ALL Feed, PERFECTLY, in Short action's,.. "AS IS " and with, NO extra Expenses for, Magazines !
And, they ALL shoot, accurately enough for, Long Range, Varmint's, Deer & Antelope with, the 105's to 108's at, close to / over, 3,000 FPS.

 

[Brush buster]

What about a 243 in a tikka action shooting 108s?

 

[Idaho Lefty]

What about a 243 in a tikka action shooting 108s?

A little more Velocity, yup,.. BUT, still a Bit of, a "Barrel Burner" due to, Cartridge Design= Short Neck, the 20* Shoulder and, Hi Temp "Turbulence Point".
The 6x47 L and the 6 XC are, much EASIER on Bbl's and just, a Tad slower than, the .243 Win.
IF, STRICTLY, "Hunting" the .243 Win will Last, a long Time, tho !
I shoot, Sage Rat's, Coyotes, Deer, Target's and Practice, on Steel Plates with, my 6 XC ( the same, as the 6 Creed, but with, a Longer Neck ).
Estimated Barrel Life, is around, 2,200 to 2,500 rds of "Life" for the 6 XC and every little bit, "Help's" when Spending $3K+ on, a Rifle!
The Merit's of these 4, Cart's and Barrel Life, is thoroughly discussed at,.. Accurate Shooter.
I thought about, Re-Chambering ( Reaming out ) my Tikka T-3, .243 W., into, a 6MM SLR ( What, the .243 should'a, been ! ).
My grandson "Bagged" it, tho ! So, I Bought, the New, 6.5 Creed Tikka, to, replace it. I HAVE, a Custom built, 9.5 lb. 6 XC "Tack Driver", too.
The Tikka 6.5, will be my "Carry" Rifle, For, long hunts for, Deer / Antelope now, as it weighs only, 7.5 Pounds, Scoped.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

@ Brush Buster,..
My 12 y/o grandson, "Bagged" a NICE, 3 x 4 Muley last Nov. at 268 Yards with it ( my ole' .243 ) using, the 87 gr. Berger H-VLD at, 3,100 FPS,..
One Hop,. DRT ! And,.. I'm NOT, getting it,.. back !
I don't even, dare to,.. ask !

 

[Brush buster]

Dang it… what about a 25-06 and the new 133 Berger? Seems like a sweet combo too. I'm not good at making up my mind if you can't tell …. But I guess that part of the fun

 

[Good]

Everything else we've been talking about is short action, 25-06 is long action. If you're wanting suggestions outside the original parameters, I'm sure everyone can oblige.

I'd pick 6.5 PRC over 25-06 personally. Something else to look at is the 284 Win lobbing 180s but recoil might be a bit much.

 

[Brush buster]

Everything else we've been talking about is short action, 25-06 is long action. If you're wanting suggestions outside the original parameters, I'm sure everyone can oblige.

I'd pick 6.5 PRC over 25-06 personally. Something else to look at is the 284 Win lobbing 180s but recoil might be a bit much.

I realize that. I was just being a dummy. I'm sticking to the 6mms.
Now on to deciding bullet choices

 

[Huntsman66]

mix the best of both cartridges, 6 creedmoor

I think you should just pick up one of each…. I own the 6.5cm and the 243 and just ordered the 6mm cm that's the ticket! jmo

 

[JiminAZ]

Just how far are you planning to shoot deer with this new rifle? Past 500 or so the CM kinda poops out, unless you extend it a bit with the hammers. PRC? easily gets me past 600, and 600 is about as far as I'll shoot in the field under the right conditions.

 

[ultimag43]

You already HAVE, a .300 W. Mag. for ANY,.. "Big Stuff" out to, any Range desired with,.. Appropriate, Bullets !
The 6.5 Creed, can "Reach out" IF Necessary with, the 130 to 143 Grain Bullets for, Deer / Antelope !
Why not, SAVE your Shoulder, your Wallet and, have Fun, PRACTICING,.. a Lot !
I Leave, my .270 WSM, Elk / Moose Rifle, in the Vault ( SAVING some, Barrel Life ) and Practice "Field Positions" on Steel with, my New, 6.5 Creed, Tikka !
IF you DIDN'T already have, a "BIG Gun", I'd say, 6.5 PRC for the ONE Gun, guy !
You will get, LESS than, 1/2 the Barrel "Life" with, the PRC and it's NOT, Necessary for, Deer sized, Game !

my wife and i have made 1 shot kills on bull elk with our 6.5cm @ 515 yrds & 580yrds useing 143 eld x [1 shot kills] so it will effectively kill BULL elk out to 600, its not just a deer and antelope caliber it will effectively take larger game with ease when the bullet is placed in the vitals behind the shoulder

 

[lancetkenyon]

Since you handload, what about splitting the difference and go 25 Creedmoor?
I have a 6CM, 25CM, and 6.5CM.
6CM 105 Hyb @ 3188 (24")
25CM 135 Hyb @ 2945 (26")
6.5CM 130 OTM @ 2830 (22")
The 25 has such high BC, it way outperforms the 6.5, and heavier bullets pass the 105s in KE.

 

[Wachsmann]

There is a vid where a woman kills an elk dead one shot with a 6mm creed. Those tight twist barrels and very heavy bullets realty reach out there. The elk was something like 600 plus yards. Pretty impressive. I think the 6 creed has a better case design and neck length than the 243 and I think it out paces the 243 when you loading the same bullets. My 2 cents

 

[Brush buster]

Just how far are you planning to shoot deer with this new rifle? Past 500 or so the CM kinda poops out, unless you extend it a bit with the hammers. PRC? easily gets me past 600, and 600 is about as far as I'll shoot in the field under the right conditions.

Planning on it being a 5-600 yard gun. And reach out further for occasional targets and fun.

 

[Brush buster]

Since you handload, what about splitting the difference and go 25 Creedmoor?
I have a 6CM, 25CM, and 6.5CM.
6CM 105 Hyb @ 3188 (24")
25CM 135 Hyb @ 2945 (26")
6.5CM 130 OTM @ 2830 (22")
The 25 has such high BC, it way outperforms the 6.5, and heavier bullets pass the 105s in KE.

Not a bad idea really. But still leaning towards the 6s. Curious about the 108 Berger in a fast twist barrel