Creedmoor shooter
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Yes I understand that. I was just say for finding the space I only need 300 more yards. Furthest spot I can find is 1450-1500 yards. Alot changes when you hit transonic.
Ok I am not a big fan of the 6.5 Creedmore
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VLD Pilot
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Beyond 12-1300 yards, every 50 yards makes a huge difference in that 6.5 bullet.
WildRose
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Many of us are just sick of all of the over-hyping of the 6.5CM and all of the mystical magical claims that go therewith.
Silly_Ghillie
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INMO (that is clearly unwarranted) the best use for a 6.5CM is in LR308/AR10 rifles. Its about the longest range setup you can make out of a AR platform short of getting one of those insanely expensive and proprietary Noreen bad news rifles in .300 WM. But, if you believe everything you have been told- the 6.5 creedmoor is just as good 
VLD Pilot
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I'm with you. I'm well aware as you probably are of it's REAL capabilities.
Eagle eyes 17
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I would rather use a 243 Win.
or a 270 Win. for shooting targets or hunting, for me they do everything I need them to do and are great for reloading a variety of bullets .
I just don't feel the need to add a
6.5 Creed. to my assortments of great bolt action Rifles.
On the other hand I have been looking closely at the 25-06 in a Remington 700 Long Range , .for a Varminter Rifle
or a 270 Win. for shooting targets or hunting, for me they do everything I need them to do and are great for reloading a variety of bullets .
I just don't feel the need to add a
6.5 Creed. to my assortments of great bolt action Rifles.
On the other hand I have been looking closely at the 25-06 in a Remington 700 Long Range , .for a Varminter Rifle
VLD Pilot
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No doubt the 6.5 bullet excels in LR shooting. Just don't see a need for one if you already have a 6.5-47, 260 or 6.5-06. I built a 6.5 Creedmoor for a buddy who wound up leaving the state and couldn't afford the purchase in the end. I decided to keep it and if my son wanted to use it, it's in the safe. It doesn't do anything as good as my 260 or a 6.5-47 can do. It's the new kid on the block and Hornady did a wonderful job anchoring it's future with loading for it. Something Remington didn't do very well for the .260. Can't fault Hornady for doing what they do best.
WildRose
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If you already have a good 6.5 there's no reason to buy another.
It's real easy and real expensive to get hooked on jumping on the latest, greatest, newest whatever that hits the market.
If you have a 6.5cm, great, shoot it to your hearts content. If you have a PRC, Lapua, 6.5x55, 260 Rem, or .264wm enjoy them.
To me the only justification for going to something like the 6.5Cm or .260 Rem is if you want to shoot a 6.5 in an AR platform or are doing a lot of high volume shooting.
I have the .260's for high volume shooting and a .260 AR, a .264wm for everything from coyotes to African game and a 6.5LRM just because love to scream it out over long distances.
A man however could limit himself to a single 6.5 in any production round and have all the gun necessary for 90% of the world's game.
None of them have any magic over the others.
Eagle eyes 17
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Unfortunately over hype can push a lot of people away.
But there's always those that gotta have the latest new thing.
The big Sporting goods stores that sell these give points to their employees that sell the most to use towards getting themselves one.
But there's always those that gotta have the latest new thing.
The big Sporting goods stores that sell these give points to their employees that sell the most to use towards getting themselves one.
Creedmoor shooter
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I'm going to add though that if your looking for your first target 6.5 and dont already own the 6.5x47 or 260 then the 6.5 CM is probably the way to go. The brass availability is among the best as well as rifle selections if your not planning to build.
Don A Parsons
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Yes, the 6.5 craze is some times to much,,, of course I'm going this route for a few reasons only...
Loooooong booltiz just off the lands,,, and lighter grains to prevent more brain damage... Ha
Other than that,,, its all the same...
The nut behind the wheel is the key element that makes it happen,,, from 22 on up to the 50 cal's,,, it really depends on what package a person wants to deliver down range... LOL...
Critters don't like cruise missiles you know...
Loooooong booltiz just off the lands,,, and lighter grains to prevent more brain damage... Ha
Other than that,,, its all the same...
The nut behind the wheel is the key element that makes it happen,,, from 22 on up to the 50 cal's,,, it really depends on what package a person wants to deliver down range... LOL...
Critters don't like cruise missiles you know...
Don A Parsons
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Yes, my mid case build will send the boolitz further then that,,, paper and gongs of course.
I'm doing the mid size cartridges in 30 cal right now,,, hopefully my 65 will cut the wind a bit better.
I won't know this till I get there.
VLD Pilot
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Maybe... But IMO, only if you don't reload.
Creedmoor shooter
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It doesnt matter if you reload or not. The availability it much better than the x47 or 260 rem. Everyone and their brother makes rifles, brass and ammo for it. Not true for the others. The x47 has nothing on the creed and the 260 rem has maybe 50 fps on the creed. I'll take availability over 50fps any day of the week. That's just me though and everyone is different which is ok. Some people just have issues with more options I guess.
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