So I’ve been arguing with you for dozens of posts, and the reality is you have almost no experience with the cartridge we’ve been discussing. A few rounds through a singular rifle. I’m glad you enjoy a classic chambering, I do too. But as far as the comparison is concerned, the market has already spoken and there’s a clear winner. Clearly your observations on it’s inadequacies are completely speculative. A great deal of shooters have single digit ES in the Creedmoor also.
what does a 6.5 creedmore do that a 6.5 x 55 doesn't?
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So I’ve been arguing with you for dozens of posts, and the reality is you have almost no experience with the cartridge we’ve been discussing. A few rounds through a singular rifle. I’m glad you enjoy a classic chambering, I do too. But as far as the comparison is concerned, the market has already spoken and there’s a clear winner. Clearly your observations on it’s inadequacies are completely speculative. A great deal of shooters have single digit ES in the Creedmoor also.
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All I know is that I'm smitten with my Howa 1500 in 6.5x55... what a fine combination!
Ironically I did go with the 243 over the 6 and the 6.5
put the 6.5 to 800.
Its cool. Only reason I got it was SWO hunting laws. Then I jumped down to the 243 instead... Now im looking for 22-250...
Varmints are mainly what I shoot at other then paper so.
Furthest I shot the 6.5 on a critter was just over 350. Coyote dropped instantly.
Havent pushed the 243 past 250 yard shots.
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Of course marketing is a factor in informing people of products. When did I suggest it wasn't? You are too hung up on the marketing aspect to comprehend the rest of the things I listed in what may be a factor in a successful cartridge introduction, so I would agree continuing the discussion is pointless.
Hardly a marketers dream. I usually take my time researching things or waiting for the improved generation 2 model while other people are lining up to get the latest.
Maybe one day I'll get a 6.5 CM, but my 260 works for me for now. The fact that I have another 6.5 chambered rifle doesn't make me refuse to acknowledge that the CM has some features that make it a desirable cartridge to many, and should prove to be a long term success. I'm sure 10 years from now there will still be people crying about "marketing hype"
Of course marketing is a factor in informing people of products. When did I suggest it wasn't? You are too hung up on the marketing aspect to comprehend the rest of the things I listed in what may be a factor in a successful cartridge introduction, so I would agree continuing the discussion is pointless.
Hardly a marketers dream. I usually take my time researching things or waiting for the improved generation 2 model while other people are lining up to get the latest.
Maybe one day I'll get a 6.5 CM, but my 260 works for me for now. The fact that I have another 6.5 chambered rifle doesn't make me refuse to acknowledge that the CM has some features that make it a desirable cartridge to many, and should prove to be a long term success. I'm sure 10 years from now there will still be people crying about "marketing hype"
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Of course marketing is a factor in informing people of products. When did I suggest it wasn't? You are too hung up on the marketing aspect to comprehend the rest of the things I listed in what may be a factor in a successful cartridge introduction, so I would agree continuing the discussion is pointless.
Hardly a marketers dream. I usually take my time researching things or waiting for the improved generation 2 model while other people are lining up to get the latest.
Maybe one day I'll get a 6.5 CM, but my 260 works for me for now. The fact that I have another 6.5 chambered rifle doesn't make me refuse to acknowledge that the CM has some features that make it a desirable cartridge to many, and should prove to be a long term success. I'm sure 10 years from now there will still be people crying about "marketing hype"
Wow....from the 375 Ruger beats the 375 h&h prophet.
Just like the 375 bore....the creedmore is pushing into saturated ground. If you own one in the bore your not going to sell it and buy the creedmore.
375 Ruger is indeed a better cartridge than the 375 H&H, but this thread isn't about that.
And despite the overwhelming success of the 375 Ruger, there are still the people that cry "hype"
Hype only takes you so far.....
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You almost got out of that quantum singularity....then the deuterium ran low and the warp field collapsed....try remodulating the shields and you might break free of the causal loop....make it so.
Well no. You just absolutely refuse to see it. As a hunting round it has tremendous relevance. It’s virtues as such have been pointed out several times on this thread.
Here is a made up scenario that might make this painfully clear.
My 12 year old grandson is looking for a hunting rifle. He likes the idea of a 6.5. Should he get a 6.5x55, 260 AI, or says 6.5 CM? What are the advantages of each as a hunting round that might be relevant?
375 Ruger is indeed a better cartridge than the 375 H&H, but this thread isn't about that.
And despite the overwhelming success of the 375 Ruger, there are still the people that cry "hype"
Hype only takes you so far.....
And the 375 Ruger is nowhere near as successful as the CM has been. Not even close.
