Why 6.5 Creedmore?

How many shooters using the Creedmoor as their cartridge have won matches as compared to its popularity?
There is a saying that I learned many years ago repeated to me by a number of top fight competitors
Basically it is this:
it doesn't matter near so much what is being shot as who is doing the shooting.
Maybe in an across the course match where a certain action is being used, but in most other disciplines, it does not matter that much if it is a Creedmoor, x55,x47, x284, or a 260 that is being shot.
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This thread reminds me of a old Battle Ship story of not so long ago.

It was the dreaded account of superiority, or master of all.

The high seas have a golden rule that the massive cutt'er class / "hunter units" have given right-away to that cross paths with it,,, purhaps there are exceptions to all rules since the High-Seas have ever changing rules that need changing every once in a while.

The good ship 6.5 Creedmoor "hunter class was bearing down on an unknown object in the mists of things not seen.

" Calling Unknown object, repeat, Unknown object,,, do you have a copy,,, Over ? "

"Yes,,, this is unknown object 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class,,, weez hear yha loud and clear, over !"

"Rodger that unknown object,,, this is 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class,,, we are in a high speed maneuver heading in your direction,,, we ask you to steer your course away from our our direction to allow us full right-away to the open seas ahead,,, Over ?"

This is unknown object 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class, weez copy that,,, negitoy on giving you the full right-away to your intended course of direction since we are just a small insignificant in life,,, the rule of the high seas is that weez never give up right away of passage to anything we encounter,,, Over ! "

This is 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class,,, we Copy that unknown,,, I'll repeat,,, we are the largest badest 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class ship known to human kind,,, we are telling you to yield the right away to our course of direction immediately !" over

" This is unknown object, weez copy that 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class destroyer,,, its a negative on hours part to not give youz full right away to your intended direction of travel,,, we might be small,,, insignificant,,, and unknown to many that encounter us,,, but we never ever yield the right away to one weez encounter,,, weez followed this golden rule of high seas for 534 years and have yet to back down on all those encounters every time. Purhaps it might be wize to re-direct your intended direction of travel 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class destroyer. OVER ! "

"Negative on that High sea Unknown,,, we have asked you 3 X's to yield right away with our intended direction of travel,,, you must not bewear of this situation unknown,,, our 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class is the badest thing ever known to human kind on the planet,,, we never yield the right away to anything we encounter on the 7 high seas... This is your last warning unknown Intruder in The Mists.
We order you 1 last time to steer your self out of our path,,, or,,,, ! " OVER

Weez copy that 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class destroyer biggest badest thing known to human kind of the 7 high seas,,, we'd like nothing more to give you and your all mighty the right away to your intended direction of travel,,, but we can't comply with your demands,,, it just isn't going to happen since we don't like being pushed around,,, or being told what to do. It ain't going to happen tonight in the dark fogged in skies,,, not tonight,,, and probably not tomorrow either ! " over.

" Copy that Unknown on the high seas,,, we have warned you 4 X's now,,,, we are bearing down on your path at 38 knots with the badest 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class destroyer ship right now unknown high seas...

You will encounter mass destruction when we meet-up close and personal when gain sight of you. Failing to give us full right-away is considered an act of war under the chartered laws of the high seas unknown. You've been warned waaaaay to many times. Our encounter will now take place with in the next few seconds as we bear down on your location ! " Over

" Copy that Bad @zz 6.5 Creedmoor hunter class destroyer ship of the 7 high seas known to man kind,,,, we're looking forward to your strange encounter in the next few seconds,,, you won't have to worry about spotting us since we're small and insignificant when it comes to battle ships. Ha "

Mezzz and Me Wife will be waiting for your encounter with us in the next few seconds then,,, we'll be the little people sitting in the light house ! "

Ha
 
Just received my Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Can't wait to go test it out this afternoon!!!

I've always had a curiosity about the Creed, now is my chance to finally get one. I'm going full on here as I am part way through the build of my 6.5 PRC deer rig.
 
I am a bit confused here about all the posts stating the CM’s effectiveness as a hunting cartridge as this is the target and precision rifle forum not a hunting forum .:p
Cat
 
catnthehatt said:
I am a bit confused here about all the posts stating the CM’s effectiveness as a hunting cartridge as this is the target and precision rifle forum not a hunting forum .:p
Cat
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Someone asked about hunting successfully with it. Additionally, the thread was moved here from another area of the forum. :)
 
This Creedmoore train needs heavier bullets and more velocity, hell I think the boiler should handle 65,000psi. Heee-haw!!:p
 
Since most, if not all, competitors reload, I see very little difference in performance between the 6.5 CM and the .260 Rem in a custom target rifle. I have a custom heavy barrel .260 AI rifle that is all a long range target rifle can be. Case life is excellent, accuracy in the .300" group category at 250 m and plenty of speed. If one limited to factory ammo, the CM is a better choice due to ammo choices and supply.


catnthehatt said:
I am a bit confused here about all the posts stating the CM’s effectiveness as a hunting cartridge as this is the target and precision rifle forum not a hunting forum .:p
Cat
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BTT.

Creedmoire.

It is always the case when something new starts to become mainstream that people feel their caliber of choice is threatened. With the Military poised to adopt the cartridge things are looking great for the 6.5 calibre as a whole.

And while 6.5x55 and 260 rem et al ARE the ballistic twins, one thing that favors the Creedmoor is less powder for a given velocity which gives the Creedmoor an edge in barrel life.

Hunting performance is good, Target accuracy is well above average. And all of these factors, combined with ammunition availability will ensure a long life for the 6.5.

As a bonus, projectile development is running apace, and there is where the final gains will be had. Pretty heady stuff indeed.
 
Miltiades said:
Since most, if not all, competitors reload, I see very little difference in performance between the 6.5 CM and the .260 Rem in a custom target rifle. I have a custom heavy barrel .260 AI rifle that is all a long range target rifle can be. Case life is excellent, accuracy in the .300" group category at 250 m and plenty of speed. If one limited to factory ammo, the CM is a better choice due to ammo choices and supply.
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I have been told by several competitors that they feel the 260AI is the way to go for an Fclass rig.
I shoot a Creedmoor as well, but have also shot several other 6.5 cartridges in the past, a 260, and a 6.5X55AI among them in Fclass rifles.
I bought the Creedmoor because of local brass and dies availability , not because i figured it was some sort of wonder cartridge, which I still do not believe it is, be it on the range or elsewhere.
It will only deliver the mail if I am up to it! LOL!
Cat
 
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It’s a bit of everything. Long range competition shooters in America have figured out that 6mm and 6.5mm projectiles perform a bit better at distances beyond 600 when compared to .30 cal options. Add to the fact less recoil and lighter ammunition. Popularity always blossoms from competition. Hence the saying “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.”
 
If the goal was max performance with 140gr at 2.800 from a short action, I don't know why they didn't just shorten a 6.5-284 case.
 
Hitzy said:
If the goal was max performance with 140gr at 2.800 from a short action, I don't know why they didn't just shorten a 6.5-284 case.
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The goal was not max Ballistic performance as much as getting a 6.5 cartridge designed that would cycle reliably in the Tubb 2000 bolt action national match rifle
Cat
 
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