6.5creedmoor vs 7mm08 for whitetails under 350 yards

[TG-5150]

That's called the 6.5 SS (Sherman Shortmag)... Been around a LOT longer than the 6.5 PRC (Prostituted Repetitive Crap)...

I should have known....
You'd be the one to catch my humor

 

[Trooper21986]

Didn't quite read everything, however , if your gonna reloading , how about a 100 grain ballistic tip ? I got a 16 Savage light weight Hunter for my wife and with the 100 grain bullet , it's killed everything she's hit with it including bigger mule deer ! And recoil with the 100's are exceptionally mild ...

 

[stx]

I can pick and chose anything to make a point. You are comparing high bc match bullets to low bc hunting bullets.

Good Point!

 

[CJS-6.5]

Good Point!

Well some bullets have a better point.

 

[stx]

Well some bullets have a better point.

That's Funny!

 

[Slope77]

I think that if the main goal is a light recoil round that can be put in a light rifle primarily used on deer or smaller game, I'd rather have the Creedmoor. Seems like it may be a more consistent performer than a 243 and a bit less recoil than 7mm-08. If adding elk or bigger things (with still light recoil and light rifle), I'd rather have more frontal area and bullet weight available in 7mm-08.

 

[Orange Dust]

No matter how you slice it the 6.5 is less gun. That being said it will never matter until a less than perfect hit is made. Then the 7-08 will always have an advantage. Sounds more like an excuse for you a new gun to play with than really for her. If you really want a 6.5, buy one. If she WANTS a new gun, why not buy her what SHE wants. Or, If you like your Doctor you can keep your Doctor... Something like that.

 

[antelopedundee]

I think that if the main goal is a light recoil round that can be put in a light rifle primarily used on deer or smaller game, I'd rather have the Creedmoor. Seems like it may be a more consistent performer than a 243 and a bit less recoil than 7mm-08. If adding elk or bigger things (with still light recoil and light rifle), I'd rather have more frontal area and bullet weight available in 7mm-08.

I'm a 6.5mm man muhself 6.5-06 or the AI version, but I've no desire for a 6.5 CM. For the OP, IMO most of that stuff is more alike than it is different, so it comes down to choice/preference.

Just curious, but if push ever came to shove, what's the most common parent case one would use to make one's own cases? .243Win? If twas me I'd prefer to neck up rather than neck down.

 

[Bigeclipse]

No matter how you slice it the 6.5 is less gun. That being said it will never matter until a less than perfect hit is made. Then the 7-08 will always have an advantage. Sounds more like an excuse for you a new gun to play with than really for her. If you really want a 6.5, buy one. If she WANTS a new gun, why not buy her what SHE wants. Or, If you like your Doctor you can keep your Doctor... Something like that.

Lol insulting much?!? This rifle has such a small stock I will not be able to shoot it well so why would I want it. It is 100% her choice, I'm just trying to get her the info. FYI, we decided on the 6.5cm. I hope the deer don't mind it's less gun

 

[Slope77]

Antelopedundee, if that question was meant for me, it may be above my paygrade.

If you are talking about forming 6.5 creedmoor cases, I can't answer because the Creedmoor is not a direct descendent of the 308. I don't know how to make Creedmoor brass

If you had a 260 Rem, which is a 6.5 based on the 308, I would guess your best options would be to neck up a 243 or neck down a 7mm-08.

For my own use, I dislike headstamps that don't match what I'm shooting. But I do think that the 6.5-06 may be the best round based on the '06 case. I love my 25-06, but maybe I'd love it more in 6.5.

 

[Mike Patton]

There has been a huge surge in 6.5creedmoor lately and I think I want to jump in on that train. I do already own a 7mm08 for my wife and she loves the rifle... many people on here would say "since you already have reloading dies for that why not stick with it"...well I am a tinkerer so a new caliber is always welcome in our stable. My concerns are two fold though...is the 6.5creedmoor here to stay or will it become difficult to find ammo over the counter and brass for reloading? Is the 6.5cm truly a good whitetail caliber OR is it more towards the unsuitable side similar to a 243 (I am a believe in dead is dead so why not have the horse power if you do not mind the recoil). yes I know plenty of 243s have killed a ton of deer but I still think it is a marginal caliber for strictly deer.

 

[Mike Patton]

I have the 6creedmoor it is more than enough gun, I have shot many deer and other varmint with my 243, best all around gun unless you are going for elk. The 6creedmoor has enough to do that and more beside you can shoot it out to one heck of a distance.

 

[Orange Dust]

Lol insulting much?!? This rifle has such a small stock I will not be able to shoot it well so why would I want it. It is 100% her choice, I'm just trying to get her the info. FYI, we decided on the 6.5cm. I hope the deer don't mind it's less gun

No t insulting at all. Would never do that on purpose. Just being honest. Remember, we have never met, all I have to go on is reading what you have written. Marketing has done an exceptional job with the 6.5, and a lot of folks drank the cool aid. The cartridge is not better than what she has. Similar, but not better. Little less recoil and a little less killing power. Doubt she could tell much difference in recoil, if any. Stock fit would make a bigger difference actually.

 

[Killertraylor]

6.5 and 7mm will both kill deer plenty dead. As far as .243 Win being an effective deer caliber, over 40 bucks without ever having to track a single one and throw in a few elk and black bear one shot kills and I think you have your answer...

Whenever I see a post that says "a .243 is marginal for deer" I just smile at the ignorance. Like you - well over 40 deer, a few elk, several antelope. None of them required 2 shots. 85 grain tsx at 3250 is the best deer killer I've ever shot. Hardly any meat damage either if you place your shot in the right place.