rifles in 6.5 Creedmore?

[remington jim]

a Fellow on LR hunting posted this ! RJ

Went shooting this morning to test a new bullet and powder combo, 6.5 creedmoor 147 eld , started at 46.0 grains 2850 fps and worked up to 50.0 grains 3060 fps, col 2.80", 49.0 was the best load 3005 fps, Savage model 10 predator max1 1-8" twist 24" barrel.

 

[Tokay444]

I must just be talking a bunch of ####.

 

[remington jim]

i must just be talking a bunch of ####.

LOL ! we will see EH RJ

 

[Brian46]

a Fellow on LR hunting posted this ! RJ

Went shooting this morning to test a new bullet and powder combo, 6.5 creedmoor 147 eld , started at 46.0 grains 2850 fps and worked up to 50.0 grains 3060 fps, col 2.80", 49.0 was the best load 3005 fps, Savage model 10 predator max1 1-8" twist 24" barrel.

But what animals and at what ranges does the poster intend to shoot them at is what I would want to know. How much energy is left in it at 800yds? Why not a 338 or 50 that can handle wind better......for me, here in bc, shooting those distances you are likely going to have multiple wind directions in the bullets path to the animal with our peak and valley terrain

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

a Fellow on LR hunting posted this ! RJ

Went shooting this morning to test a new bullet and powder combo, 6.5 creedmoor 147 eld , started at 46.0 grains 2850 fps and worked up to 50.0 grains 3060 fps, col 2.80", 49.0 was the best load 3005 fps, Savage model 10 predator max1 1-8" twist 24" barrel.

Hi Jim, he doesn't mention powder? RL26?

 

[Hitzy]

BUT not enough Bullet for Bigger animals such as Moose Elk etc Need the 6.5 for them ! jmo RJ

I'd still like something a bit bigger than 6.5 for those.

 

[dead meat]

Your #### might fall off if you don't jump on the creedmoor band wagon. Woops there it goes, guess I will have to stick with the swede.

 

[Buckmastr]

The creedmoor is obviously inadequate if there are groups needing to load it beyond where it was intended.
Probably a big reason for so many for sale in in EE.
Guys getting into the 270 Winchester. Or 30-06. Real hunting cartridges.

 

[Tokay444]

But what animals and at what ranges does the poster intend to shoot them at is what I would want to know. How much energy is left in it at 800yds? Why not a 338 or 50 that can handle wind better......for me, here in bc, shooting those distances you are likely going to have multiple wind directions in the bullets path to the animal with our peak and valley terrain

At 800 yards it will have 1280 ft/lbs. at 500 yards it still had 1780.

 

[Mike112288]

For the creedmoor the 6mm version is looking more attractive now. Maybe go 6.5 prc if you want 6.5mm

 

[Tokay444]

For the creedmoor the 6mm version is looking more attractive now. Maybe go 6.5 prc if you want 6.5mm

To eek the full potential from the PRC you’re into a long action.

The creedmoor is obviously inadequate if there are groups needing to load it beyond where it was intended.
Probably a big reason for so many for sale in in EE.
Guys getting into the 270 Winchester. Or 30-06. Real hunting cartridges.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[remington jim]

Hi Jim, he doesn't mention powder? RL26?

Sorry YES RL26 - RJ

 

[chuck nelson]

A creedmoor owner would tell you it shoots 90 gr Bergers at 4000 fps. To 1000 yrds. For moose.

Where?

 

[chuck nelson]

The creedmoor is obviously inadequate if there are groups needing to load it beyond where it was intended.
Probably a big reason for so many for sale in in EE.
Guys getting into the 270 Winchester. Or 30-06. Real hunting cartridges.

Good point. I’ve never seen a 270 owner load his pet to the red line.

 

[SuperCub]

I think we will see the 22-250 get displaced by the 22 CM in the years to come.

If the gun makers offered a fast twist 22-250 there would be little need for the CM other than being "new & exciting". If they stay the present course, I think you'll be right.

A friend here in SJ has a 6mm250AI, which in some respects offers some of the same advantages that a 6.5CM offers.

 

[chuck nelson]

There has never been a hunting cartridge more exaggerated in its ability then the 6.5 creedmoor.

Give me an example.

 

[Buckmastr]

Do you have a handful of kills from your 6.5 creedmoor?

 

[track]

Do you have a handful of kills from your 6.5 creedmoor?

Agreed, in many aspects this cartridge has proven very little, unlike other small 6.5's. This cartridge has been overly embellished, to say the least, for very little reason.

 

[chuck nelson]

Do you have a handful of kills from your 6.5 creedmoor?

Do you? You seem to be the one arguing it’s killing abilities. Not me.

 

[chuck nelson]

Agreed, in many aspects this cartridge has proven very little, unlike other small 6.5's. This cartridge has been overly embellished, to say the least, for very little reason.

How so?