6.5 Creedmoor

[deucecan]

Anyone have any information on this calibre? I am considering switching from my 300 RUM to this round in my new set up, but am not entirely familiar with it. Kick is not an issue, just curious on how you felt it shoots.

[rembo]

what would you like to know?

https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid....5%20creedmoor

[deucecan]

Guess I should have been more specific. How it handles for taking big game. Obviously shot placement is key, but was wondering if anyone has taken big game with it and their thoughts.

[markg]

The Swedes have been shooting Moose and other large game with the 6.5x55mm for decades with great sucess. The 6.5 mm bullets have a very high sectional density and this translates into excellent penetration. They (6.5mm bullets) also have a very high ballistic co-efficent relative to there weight, so they retain velocity very well. The greater the velocity the greater the energy upon impact.

Here is a video of a guy hunting elk with the 6.5 Creedmore and his thoughts.

https://youtu.be/IOo6gprtKeA

I hope this helps and is what you were looking for.

[.300ultramag]

4 sheep, 3 elk, 2 md, 2 wt, between me and my hunting partner and my grandma borrowed it to take a 36 inch moose.

Believe the hype. Every one in our group that has shot one has bought one, and my hunting partner just ordered his second rifle chambered in it.

If you are near where I am at I can meet you at the range and spot you a few rounds.

The ballistic advantage of the 6.5mm bullets is known, and the ability to seat longer bullets in a short action is something that I am told is a good thing. The best part of it is staying on the target through the shot.

My rifle is a Ruger Hawkeye with a swarovski z3 4-12x50 on it, somewhere in the middle of the hunting rifle weight spectrum

[deucecan]

Thanks!, That helps, I am trying to decide between the 6.5 and the .308. Although it is nice that the .308 rounds can be found almost anywhere if you're ever in short supply.

[deucecan]

I have been shooting the 300 RUM, but with the amount I get out to shoot reloading has never really been in the cards for me. But I am getting tired of dishing out like $70 a box!

[warriorboy10]

I had a 6.5 x 284 done recently and was able to put a few rounds through it. A bit different than what your after but pretty close. What a Beauty to shoot!!

[catnthehat]

I have owned and shot a pile of wildcats and factory cartridges in 6.5 calibre over the years and the Creedmorr is no better or worse then any of them .

Once that bullet leave the case it is all about the bullet not the cartridge itself
In an accurate Barrel the case that the bullet is housed in means little as far as accuracy goes .
Sure, some might be a BIT better for barrel life or velocity but the fact remains that if the bullet is pushed between 2,900 and 3,000 FPS barrel life and accuracy are all about the same , be it 284 case, WSM case, '06 , belted case or anything else in 6.5 anybody can dream up to sell to someone who thinks they need a better mouse trap
Cat

[260 Rem]

I don't have a Creedmore, but do have a 6.5 X 47 which is are close relative. No problem getting 2950 fps MV with 130 Berger VLD (H) bullets from a 24" barrel. I think Lapua is now making Creedmore brass with small primer pockets which is good news. Given the shorter than 308 family cartridge length, it is possoble to seat the long bullets out far and still be able to fit in a SA magazine.

[West O'5]

6.5CM outperforms .308win all day long beyond around 500y(?)....it's flatter shooting,retains velocity and energy better with superior SD and BC.
It's simply ballistically superior in every way for long range shooting.Inside of 500y,the .308 has a slight advantage.
That said,ask yourself what you plan to use new rifle for.
If it's strictly for short-med range hunting...while the 6.5 is plenty adequate,it offers no advantages.If you plan to use it for for long range targets and mid to LR hunting,it shines,although honestly,for extra long range hunting,while it's still very accurate,the retained energy of that little bullet has it's limits.

[deucecan]

Originally Posted by West O'5

6.5CM outperforms .308win all day long beyond around 500y(?)....it's flatter shooting,retains velocity and energy better with superior SD and BC.
It's simply ballistically superior in every way for long range shooting.Inside of 500y,the .308 has a slight advantage.

That's what I seem to be reading too. For the average hunter the difference between the 6.5 and the .308 within 500 yds or less is more a matter of the shooters preference than a major difference in performance.

[West O'5]

Factory ammo is becoming more readily available the 6.5 as well.
I always get a kick out of that argument when debating caliber choices...ie;"you can buy 30-06 in any country hardware store blah blah blah....."
Like....who da hell runs out of ammo or forgets it at home on big hunting trip anyhow?Invalid argument IMHO.

[deucecan]

Originally Posted by West O'5

Factory ammo is becoming more readily available the 6.5 as well.
I always get a kick out of that argument when debating caliber choices...ie;"you can buy 30-06 in any country hardware store blah blah blah....."
Like....who da hell runs out of ammo or forgets it at home on big hunting trip anyhow?Invalid argument IMHO.

True enough! If you run out of ammo in the bush, you are either not prepared, are a horrible shot, or in my brothers case last fall, slip into the river with your pack on.

[TLSpeed]

If you aren't worried about availability or ammo cost the 6.5 is a clear winner over the .308....the creedmoor is here to stay and I am expecting the hype to only grow from where it is now. Great round

[deucecan]

Originally Posted by TLSpeed

If you aren't worried about availability or ammo cost the 6.5 is a clear winner over the .308....the creedmoor is here to stay and I am expecting the hype to only grow from where it is now. Great round

Sounds like a great round. From research I have done it appears that the barrel life is much less than that of say the .308. But unless your a regular competitive shooter, I can't even imagine how long it would take to burn through 2500+ rounds. I'd say for the average Joe that is more than sufficient.

[AB2506]

I haven't had a 6.5 Creedmoor for long, having bought it near the end of November. However, a week later, my relative used it to take a small bull moose. One 129gr Hornady Interlock was all that was required to put it down.

[deucecan]

Originally Posted by AB2506

I haven't had a 6.5 Creedmoor for long, having bought it near the end of November. However, a week later, my relative used it to take a small bull moose. One 129gr Hornady Interlock was all that was required to put it down.

I am hearing more and more on how well they hold up as far as killing power is concerned. For a fairly light round, the ballistics are hard to match.

[Kurt505]

Imo, the 308 wins in the 0-500yd range simply because of the range of bullets you can get whether you're hand loading or using factory offerings. It's not as cool as the creedmoor, and for a 1000yd shooter you won't have to be as accurate with doping the wind as you would with the 308, but are you going to be making most of your shots over 500yds? Or any for that matter? In 30+ years of Hunting I've only made a handful of shots over 500yds, three of them just so happens to have been with my 308, a whitetail and and 2 elk.

There is no doubt in my mind that the 6.5 creedmoor is here to stay and that it will only grow in popularity, but if 90% of your shots will be under 500yds, other than the cool factor, your better choice over all is the 308. If you want a cool gun that will get the job done though, by all means get the 6.5.

[West O'5]

This eggzakly! ^^
30 years I've shot 2 deer and 1 moose between 300-350yards,dozens more from point blank bow range to inside 100y......probly 80% of those with 30-06,then a mix of bows,shotguns,muzzleloaders and a cpl other rifles?
I could likely count on one hand the opportunities lost to not having the equipment and skill sets required to make a 500yard+ shot where closing the distance wasn't an option.
I bought a RPR in 6.5cm mostly to learn about LRP shooting,build skills,and have fun banging 1000m gongs.
Eventually I hope to have the skill and confidence to consistantly make 7-800m first round ethical hits and maybe double my longest kill shot to date,lol....I'm already dreaming of building a LR hunter with a bit more WHOMP then the 6.5 for extended range elk,torn between 7rem and .300win?
In the meantime,the 6.5 is good user friendly,low recoil practice.

[wolf]

Originally Posted by deucecan

Thanks!, That helps, I am trying to decide between the 6.5 and the .308. Although it is nice that the .308 rounds can be found almost anywhere if you're ever in short supply.

It is hard enough to find components for .308.
6.5 Creedmoor = more money, components are harder to find, it is likely that you have to order online etc. So far I am happy .308win, but I may consider 6.5×55mm in future. Thank you Catnthehat

[catnthehat]

I run my Ruger single shot in .303 to 308 specs with no issues either in killing of case stretch, etc
The '96 Mausers I have used in 6.5x55 and my Mannlicher Schouenaurs however have not run at the same pressures or velocities as my 6.5's that were chambered in single shot rifles
They still killed super out to 300 yards which is the outer edge where most critters are taken
Cat

[.300ultramag]

I am not as serious of a shooter as I know I should be, we took the riot looters route when brass was available, bought up every box of factory loaded cartridges when we saw them, and backordered online in the offseason.

Nosler offers brass and factory loaded rounds now. Federal is loading for it in their fusion line now. I have had great success with the hornady precision hunter 143 eldx.

I have 340-350 loaded ready to go in the safe, just need to get to the range.

[Curly Bill]

Very cool caliber. That video markg posted was excellent! I'm super excited to get out with my 6.5 creedmoor I picked up the other day (tikka t3x CTR). First one I've owned.

[Austin]

This week I received an email from TC marketing their latest edition to lineup,,, 6.5 creedmore barrels available to encore and dimension rifles now.