It has not exactly been flying off the shelves in the last ten years.
Another Creedmoor thread: is this the most sales for a caliber?
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It has not exactly been flying off the shelves in the last ten years.
It's most difficult to find official stats on the hunting cartridge of "all time." I mentioned the 30-30 Winchester because everyone owned them when introduced, and they are still purchased today. I don't think everyone owns a 6.5 Creedmoor. I would also think that the 30 "caliber" (.308 dia.) would be the most utilized of all-time.
Biggest seller of all time: no.
Biggest new cartridge seller in the last ten years: probably but I don’t know the stats.
The all time leaders have a distinct advantage due to their age, it would take decades of massive civilian and military use to eclipse the current leaders...
As for the cartridge I think it’s appealing because their are two kinds of shooters; those who have tried 6.5’s and those that haven’t.
Those that haven’t run it up the flag pole as the best thing since sliced bread, making other non 6.5 shooters want in.
Those that have or had 6.5’s get curious and want to see if they are better than what they already have.
Ample rifles, ammo and reloading supplies ensure the cycle doesn’t stagnate and lose momentum.
So far it’s a supply chain and marketing home run.
However I think most 6.5 guys quickly figure out, while a solid cartridge, offers little to nothing over their existing inventory.
In my case I have a substantial investment in the 6.5x55 and the CM never justified the cost of conversion, not even close...
If I was starting from scratch I doubt the grand old Swede would have had a chance due to the CM availability and marketing machine.
Biggest new cartridge seller in the last ten years: probably but I don’t know the stats.
The all time leaders have a distinct advantage due to their age, it would take decades of massive civilian and military use to eclipse the current leaders...
As for the cartridge I think it’s appealing because their are two kinds of shooters; those who have tried 6.5’s and those that haven’t.
Those that haven’t run it up the flag pole as the best thing since sliced bread, making other non 6.5 shooters want in.
Those that have or had 6.5’s get curious and want to see if they are better than what they already have.
Ample rifles, ammo and reloading supplies ensure the cycle doesn’t stagnate and lose momentum.
So far it’s a supply chain and marketing home run.
However I think most 6.5 guys quickly figure out, while a solid cartridge, offers little to nothing over their existing inventory.
In my case I have a substantial investment in the 6.5x55 and the CM never justified the cost of conversion, not even close...
If I was starting from scratch I doubt the grand old Swede would have had a chance due to the CM availability and marketing machine.
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- Ft. Mac. Alberta
The Number of rifles I have seen at the range chambered in 30/30 in the last 20 Years pales to the number of Lee Enfields up here in 303 and the number of rifles you see at our range chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor is staggering !
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I generally don't take inventory of cartridges utilized at the range, not unless I'm inquisitive (nosey) to find out, which I'm not. However, I do aid people when I notice they are having difficulty with their firearm or an improper shooting position. I would have a difficult time concentrating on load development, or practicing various shooting positions while wasting my time knowing who is "what are you shooting?)
My grandfather had a 30-30 and he had 3 sons and 6 grandsons. All of which own 0 30-30 but all have a creedmore . Yes everyone knows a guy over 70 with a 30-30 but they all had sons and grandsons that have 6.5 creeds.
You know one time out hunting - uphill both ways thru 6 feet of snow he once shot a bull moose right between the eyes at 350 yards with that old 30-30. He just pointed it up at the afternoon sun and like a rainbow of death that 30-30 pill hit its mark
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- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
It’s really not too difficult to notice other rifles in the rack when you get there, or brass in the trash when you toss your targets in .I generally don't take inventory of cartridges utilized at the range, not unless I'm inquisitive (nosey) to find out, which I'm not. However, I do aid people when I notice they are having difficulty with their firearm or an improper shooting position. I would have a difficult time concentrating on load development, or practicing various shooting positions while wasting my time knowing who is "what are you shooting?)
Cat
I see a good number of 303 rifles at all of the ranges I am a member at, and I saw a lot growing up. It is a very popular cartridge in Canada, due to the huge amount of surplus rifles that were available cheap after the wars. When I was starting out hunting, you could purchase a surplus rifle for $20, and a sporterized version for under $30. But I honestly have never seen any rifles chambered in 303 other than the surplus rifles.
As for the high number of 6.5CM rifles at your range, your city is full of higher wage earners, that can afford the latest rifles/cartridges. I see a fair number at one range that I am a member at, but far fewer at my local range.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Not everyone in Fort McMurray makes a stupid amount of money!
Also Those surplus rifles are hunted with .
many of those conversions were rebarreled by Parker Hale and BSA as well .......
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Also Those surplus rifles are hunted with .
many of those conversions were rebarreled by Parker Hale and BSA as well .......
Cat
I do see rifles in the rack, but I better get new eyeglasses, because when I walk by, I cannot see the stamped cartridge on the barrel. Targets, I take every---last---one of them home. Every target is market with load development and other information. As mentioned before, I'm not nosey and need to concentrate on shooting and safety.
You are such a sore loser. Laughing!
They were surely flying off the shelf after 1894. I wonder if the 6.5 Creedmore will be flying off the shelf in 100 years from now?
I live and shoot now.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
I log my results in a log book , much easier .
the vast majority of rifles in 30/30 are levers which are not hard to notice but I assumed you would know that. As far as being nosey, I am not , but I am mindful of my surroundings and others when at the range for safety reasons !
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