6.5 Creedmoor?

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Shocker!!! I'm thinking of purchasing a rifle chambered in this cartridge. I'm aware that they are equal to the 6.5 Swede, however there appears to be more of them for sale.
Just a few questions:
-Are they easy to handload for accuracy?
-What was your best weight bullet for accuracy?
-Who has killed big game with them and how did the animal react?
Thanks!
Gary
 
AlbertaJohn said:
That's getting old man.
, time to give it a rest.
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Well if you followed any of Track's former posts you would know why that one came out first!


Yes, easy to load for accuracy. Mine is a dedicated bench rifle for now, but plans are to replace the barrel and make it an ambidextrous bench/hunting rifle.

I am currently shooting the 139 grain lapua tips, and would either continue with those for hunting or go 127 barnes lrx.

Many a hunting story out there killing with the 6.5CM, so I would not hesitate on most game in NA. Be comfortable with it, and like all other calibers: shot placement.
 
track said:
-Are they easy to handload for accuracy?
-What was your best weight bullet for accuracy?
-Who has killed big game with them and how did the animal react?
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-Extremely easy to find accurate loads for.

-Most 6.5mm projectiles we’ve tried have been accurate, regardless of weight. Usually with a 4350 burn rate powder. We’ve had success with H4350, IMR4451, and StaBall6.5.

-Yes, multiple moose & elk, lots of deer. They reacted by dying quickly. ;)
 
wallz said:
Well if you followed any of Track's former posts you would know why that one came out first!


Yes, easy to load for accuracy. Mine is a dedicated bench rifle for now, but plans are to replace the barrel and make it an ambidextrous bench/hunting rifle.

I am currently shooting the 139 grain lapua tips, and would either continue with those for hunting or go 127 barnes lrx.

Many a hunting story out there killing with the 6.5CM, so I would not hesitate on most game in NA. Be comfortable with it, and like all other calibers: shot placement.
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You're bang-on, I do rib guys who have the 6.5 Creedmoor. I never mentioned anything bad about the Creedmoor, only the hype it was given. It is a nice little cartridge, similar to the 6.5 Swede. Thanks for the tip on you're experience with it!
 
LittleBoyLefty said:
-Extremely easy to find accurate loads for.

-Most 6.5mm projectiles we’ve tried have been accurate, regardless of weight. Usually with a 4350 burn rate powder. We’ve had success with H4350, IMR4451, and StaBall6.5.

-Yes, multiple moose & elk, lots of deer. They reacted by dying quickly. ;)
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Thanks, I appreciatae that information!
 
Great Cartridge for hunting or target shooting . Lots of F class shooters and PRS guys and gals using it . Highly popular because it’s EASY to load - accurate - low recoil and not bad for expense ! Most common weight bullet is a 140 gr -147 but I some liking 130-135 too.
Track it kills game just like any other gun - cartridge shooting the same weight -type bullet 🤷🏼‍♂️😜 No Better - No Worst ! RJ
 
track said:
You're bang-on, I do rib guys who have the 6.5 Creedmoor. I never mentioned anything bad about the Creedmoor, only the hype it was given. It is a nice little cartridge, similar to the 6.5 Swede. Thanks for the tip on you're experience with it!
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Agreed.. although I’ve been calling it the 6.5Needmore since the early hype on here.

I’m not one to buy into something that was basically rammed down peoples throats via over-marketing hype.. jmo though

So it begs to question

Why not the Swede, PRC or even a straight 260 Rem or it’s AI variant could be put in there as viable options.

Yes, I’m playing the devils advocate on this one.
 
I held out not buying a Creedmoor for years. That man bun stigma is hard to overcome!
It's an amazing little cartridge though, handloading 41.8 grns H4350 with 143 ELD-X it can do no wrong.
Out of my 1in8 twist 24" barrel, I can reliably hit the 500m 8" gong with a lightweight hunting rifle.
Keep the distances sensible: elk sized game inside 300m and deer inside of 500m.
It's a fantastic choice for a lightweight & low recoil hunting tack driver. I can see a temptation to do LR hunting because of the accuracy, but that will be ill advised due to the energy limitations.
 
mattgoulding said:
Had one about 7 or 8 years ago. Shot two bears with it. One was a no recovery and the second had to be finished by a 20 gauge slug. Sold it after that. I was not impressed. Just my two cents.
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Shot placement and bullet composition means everything.....:)

It's usually not the rifle, or the caliber, it's the guy behind it!......:(
 
DinduNuffin said:
It's a deer calibre at best.....I have one in a Tikka TAC A1 and use it for long range coyote out to 1000 yd.
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Wrong!

Many African species have been harvested with a 6.5 Creedmoor......:) And with great success!

I have harvested Moose, black bear, elk, WT deer, Mule deer, coyotes and even gophers' with a Creedmoor. None of the animals complained while dying.

Reloading is easy, it has a nice long neck. I've used 143 grain Hornady ELD-X, 123 grain Hornady SST bullets with excellent results.
 
ShrtRnd said:
Agreed.. although I’ve been calling it the 6.5Needmore since the early hype on here.

I’m not one to buy into something that was basically rammed down peoples throats via over-marketing hype.. jmo though

So it begs to question

Why not the Swede, PRC or even a straight 260 Rem or it’s AI variant could be put in there as viable options.

Yes, I’m playing the devils advocate on this one.
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260 Remington is also an amazing caliber. Very over-looked actually.
 
Thunderhog said:
260 Remington is also an amazing caliber. Very over-looked actually.
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Reality is.. of the 260Rem, 6.5Cm or 6.5 Swede you’re really just splitting hairs between the three of them. They’re that close to each other (plus/minus of course).

It’s not until you enter into the 6.5PRC or better yet the 6.5RPM & 6.5-300Wby realms that negate any of the previous Cals arguments that one is better than the other in the 6.5 world.
 
ShrtRnd said:
Reality is.. of the 260Rem, 6.5Cm or 6.5 Swede you’re really just splitting hairs between the three of them. They’re that close to each other (plus/minus of course).

It’s not until you enter into the 6.5PRC or better yet the 6.5RPM & 6.5-300Wby realms that negate any of the previous Cals arguments that one is better than the other in the 6.5 world.
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Very true indeed.

I've owned and shot just about every caliber you listed. They all have their place and are all very great calibers.....:)
 
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