what does a 6.5 creedmore do that a 6.5 x 55 doesn't?

[hoytcanon]

I still hunt with one on occasion! Gorgeous little carbines
Cat

The 6.5 CM could be the best 6.5 in the world, but it sure ain't no .303 Brit!

 

[madashell]

so many left turns in this thread feel like I'm driving a NASCAR track

 

[SuperCub]

so many left turns in this thread feel like I'm driving a NASCAR track

There is much Fudd in the thread & I thought I was bad.

 

[hoytcanon]

There is much Fudd in the thread & I thought I was bad.

Don't sell yourself short...

 

[SuperCub]

Don't sell yourself short...

I bought an AR this year. It needs walnut furniture.

 

[double gun]

I bought an AR this year. It needs walnut furniture.

This should be up your alley...

 

[SuperCub]

^^ Saweet! ^^

 

[hoytcanon]

I bought an AR this year. It needs walnut furniture.

Don't put that in print! The old boys will give you the boot...

 

[SuperCub]

Don't put that in print! The old boys will give you the boot...

Most of the "old boys" are banned now. I stay out of the "Off Topics". Probably saved me from the same fate.

 

[hoytcanon]

Most of the "old boys" are banned now. I stay out of the "Off Topics". Probably saved me from the same fate.

If you really put your mind to it, you can go pink just about anywhere...

 

[Ltbull01]

And this is one of the main advantages the Creedmoor offers all sorts of hunters and shooters. Good ammo, good handload components, good rifle selection, growing selections by the year



24" barrels, 60,000 PSI chamber pressure. Average of top 6 performing powders for each cartridge :

6.5 Creedmoor 143gr ELD-X @ 2765 fps (200y zero) ~ 2.8" OAL Short action
100y - 2624 fps / 2185 ft lbs / +1.6" high
300y - 2353 fps / 1757 ft lbs / -7.3" low
500y - 2099 fps / 1398 ft lbs / -41" low

6.5x55 143gr ELD-X @ 2875 fps (200y zero) ~ 3.13" OAL Long Action
100y - 2731 fps / 2367 ft lbs / +1." high
300y - 2454 fps / 1911 ft lbs / -6.6" low
500y - 2193 fps / 1527 ft lbs / -38" low


There ya go. I think the positives of the Creedmoor (rifles, ammo, modern load data) outweigh the 2 more clicks needed to get on target at 500 yards.

Whhaaatt? The Swede has more than 100ft/lbs of energy AND 3" on the CM. Pffft! Save the CM for paper!

 

[MiG25]

Whhaaatt? The Swede has more than 100ft/lbs of energy AND 3" on the CM. Pffft! Save the CM for paper!

These are pretty much the ballistics of the German Patrone S loading for the 8x57. So welcome to 1905.

 

[Hitzy]

I bought an AR this year. It needs walnut furniture.

It is a 60 year old design.... pretty old and Fuddy

 

[SuperCub]

It is a 60 year old design.... pretty old and Fuddy

You're right!! ......... I've never considered that fact before. I wish they came in 222.

 

[MackForce]

This thread has now come full cgn circle

 

[skimmer]

Hadn't been on here in a week or two. I clicked to the site wondering "I wonder what these idiots are arguing about now?"

...46 pages of 6.5CM vs 6.5SE.

You guys are great! Never change.

 

[hoytcanon]

Hadn't been on here in a week or two. I clicked to the site wondering "I wonder what these idiots are arguing about now?"

...46 pages of 6.5CM vs 6.5SE.

You guys are great! Never change.

Gotta keep it entertaining for the IDIOTS that check in every week or two...

 

[Gatehouse]

^^ Saweet! ^^

Get a BCL 102 receiver set, a 6.5 CM barrel and an AR10 wood furniture set and you will have a non restricted hunting rifle in the best 6.5 cartridge of all time.

 

[skimmer]

Gotta keep it entertaining for the IDIOTS that check in every week or two...

What's wrong? Did someone hurt your fee fees?

 

[hoytcanon]

What's wrong? Did someone hurt your fee fees?

Nope... just replying to a jack-&$$...