August 6, 2016, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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6.5 Creedmoor
Does anyone know the difference between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the
7 x 30 Waters...or if there is a substantial difference at all?
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August 6, 2016, 06:56 PM | #2 |
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Not sure what you are asking.
6.5 Creedmoor is a .26 caliber. 7-30 Waters is a .28 caliber.
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August 6, 2016, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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There is a lot of difference between those two rounds
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comparison
Looking for medium game hunting cartridge.
Have a 7x30 Waters in the single shot rifle and find it 1/ 2" MOA at 100yds and one shot kills. How would the 6.5 compare?
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August 8, 2016, 04:18 PM | #6 |
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Heavy .264 cal bullets buck wind better at long range.
I don't know how the 7-30 recoils but the 6.5 Creedmoor is known for its light recoil and good accuracy at long distance. As far as 7-30 Waters goes, and if your getting great accuracy and one shot kills then I wonder myself what's wrong with that? Other than commercial availability in some areas, I would think the Creedmoor is easier to find in Most areas of this country, Hornady makes a couple different loads.
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I think the 140 gr is best for 6.5.As an old 6.5x55 shooter .The 6.5 Creedmore gets about 100 fps lower velocity than the 6.5x55. A fine deer round.
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I don't know about you guys, but I have several rifles that will do exactly what I want. I still want another one because, well, umm.. Because I DO!
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