Creedmoor shooter, you will be happy you did! I was impressed with the 6.5 CM and still am, but I L-O-V-E the 6 CM ! It doesn't have the capability to throw a 140gr. slug, but it can toss as much as a 115gr. pill. For LR shooting and targets, say 1000yds., I'll take the 6 over the 6.5 every time! Flatter, easier recoil, less boom. Plus, it's the easiest cartridge to reload I have ever done, and I've reloaded a bunch! I tried the 6x47Lapua and didn't make it work, I know, many have had good success with it. Re-chambered 2 and barreled a 3rd in 6 CM. Still have a 6.5 CM in a Bergara, but it doesn't get shot much. Like everyone shooting the 6CM, it is soooo easy to get sub MOA at any distance. Did I say SUB MOA? Try sub 1/2 MOA !