similar powder capacity, similar pressure, smaller projectile... its going to wear faster than a .308
but its not going to be a 2000 round burnout like some of the magnums
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similar powder capacity, similar pressure, smaller projectile... its going to wear faster than a .308
but its not going to be a 2000 round burnout like some of the magnums
Which ones which?
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The 6.5 Creedmore needs a 4" longer barrel and a higher twist rate to achieve moderately better ballistics.
Just Sayin'................
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Moderately ?
You've clearly never had both side by side at 1000 yards in a gusty wind.
I love my .308's, but they are certainly outmatched by even a mildly loaded 6.5mm.
Ah, interesting. Thanks Fenix.NZ. I had thought the whole deal with barrel life was almost entirely related to throat erosion which was a factor of pressure.
its nothing to stress over.. it'll wear faster but, faster could be 9800 rounds vs 10000 rounds..
Im basing this on no scientific testing, just conjecture. If someone has actual data on the wear rates then feel free to chime in.
AH, okay. that makes sense. so a small enough difference that it really doesn't matter for all practical purposes. Works for me! Thanks!
An article on the 260 (6.5mm and ballistically identical to the 6.5 Creedmoor) that pre-dates the 6.5 Creedmore:
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
A more recent article comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor to 308:
http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1496625-hello-2015-now-replace-your-308
No one who understands basic ballistics should need to be convinced in 2015. This argument was settled a decade ago. 2 minutes comparing a company's equivalent bullet offerings in both calibers with speeds listed in loading manuals tells it all.
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
A more recent article comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor to 308:
http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1496625-hello-2015-now-replace-your-308
No one who understands basic ballistics should need to be convinced in 2015. This argument was settled a decade ago. 2 minutes comparing a company's equivalent bullet offerings in both calibers with speeds listed in loading manuals tells it all.
Another relevant article by Bryan Litz:
http://www.appliedballisticsllc.com/index_files/30cal_fullVersion.pdf
http://www.appliedballisticsllc.com/index_files/30cal_fullVersion.pdf
No need. I wasn't being condescending, it's just slap you in the face obvious when you run the two side by side at long range in the wind. A less accurate 6.5 will have a higher hit percentage than an extremely accurate 308. True story.
Great read, thanks kombayotch
not !!
Read the quote from George Gardiner:
http://www.6mmbr.com/243Win.html
243 with heavy bullets will outshoot a 6.5 Creedmoor or a 260 Rem, but at the cost of half the barrel life.
http://www.6mmbr.com/243Win.html
243 with heavy bullets will outshoot a 6.5 Creedmoor or a 260 Rem, but at the cost of half the barrel life.
