6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 - Page 2

Whistlebritches · March 28, 2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RC20

And there are those of us who totally disagree.

No, then a 30-06 or a 270 is the obvious choice.

You can disagree all you want to.......the numbers do not lie.

The 30-06 and 270 were not mentioned in the op.

Tallest · March 29, 2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hooligan1

My Creedmoor is built on a Turkish M38 action.
It has:
1.Douglas premium XX airguaged, 24" 1:8" twist, #2 contour.
2. Tubbs Speedlock firingpin and spring.
3. Canjar trigger.
4. PTG 3 position Swing safety.
5. Redfield 1 piece base, with Leupold, 30mm rings.
6. Vortex Viper 4-12×44 BDC reticle.
7. Richards Microfit Ultralite laminate stock, Devcon bedded.
8. Kick EEz butt pad.
Also I added a magazine block made of Lexan in the rear of magazine, that uses an Arisaka follower, ( because it fed better than a mauser follower.)

Wow! Thanks!

That's a little more than I'm up to at the moment, but I like the sound of it. It gives me a lot of ideas at least

GeauxTide · March 29, 2018, 09:51 AM

I've got a 260 and two 308s. One 308 is a 788 with a thin stock and it recoils noticeably more than the Savage 260 with a Boyd's Prairie Hunter. My other 308 is a VTR with a Magpul Hunter stock and it recoils like a peach. My opinion is the Creedmoor reminds me of the Winchester Marketing Magnums - same whiz bang as 2.5 Magnums, but in a lighter platform. I agree that the Creed is more efficient, but I like the cartridges with parents. I own 243, 260, 308, 280, 30-06, and 338-06.

stagpanther · March 29, 2018, 10:33 AM

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I've got a 260 and two 308s. One 308 is a 788 with a thin stock and it recoils noticeably more than the Savage 260 with a Boyd's Prairie Hunter. My other 308 is a VTR with a Magpul Hunter stock and it recoils like a peach. My opinion is the Creedmoor reminds me of the Winchester Marketing Magnums - same whiz bang as 2.5 Magnums, but in a lighter platform. I agree that the Creed is more efficient, but I like the cartridges with parents. I own 243, 260, 308, 280, 30-06, and 338-06.

Ahem...no 358 win?

BeeShooter · April 26, 2018, 06:48 AM

Reloadky ; Any rifle cartridge will make a good hunting gun. A 222 Remington will break a black tail's neck at 150 yds, easy. A 243win is a super cartridge. All rifles will have a certain amount of recoil. If recoil is a big issue with you, stay with a 6mm bullet cartridge. If you think you might get use to a bit of recoil, then the 6.5mm bullet cartridge might work well. Maybe even consider the 7mm/08. But I'd seriously consider the 243 winchester - It's easy on the budget and a fine shooting rifle cartridge.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · April 26, 2018, 03:14 PM

One is a lady's cartridge the other is for those manly sort. I'll take a Post point for that well thought comment thank you.

Double Naught Spy · April 26, 2018, 05:12 PM

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One is a lady's cartridge the other is for those manly sort.

And then the sexist bomb dropped, and if there was any truth to it.

stagpanther · April 26, 2018, 05:59 PM

308 is gay? never heard that before!

ReloadKy · April 26, 2018, 07:59 PM

I plan on eventually owning both rifle calibers I just need to decide which one I want first!!! There have been some good comments and those are appreciated.

bamaranger · April 27, 2018, 09:02 PM

I'm thinkng that the 6.5 CM in a superlight rifle like the Kimber Hunter might be an interesting combo. At 5.5 lbs, say 6.5 with tidy scope and mounts and loaded, in .308, it would tend to get your attention, but the difference between 6.5CM and .308, a 6.5CM Hunter might make for a tolerable combo, with considerable reach if it mattered.

**44 AMP** · April 27, 2018, 10:40 PM

ok, this one is off the rails. We're done.

March 29, 2018, 09:51 AM	#28
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I've got a 260 and two 308s. One 308 is a 788 with a thin stock and it recoils noticeably more than the Savage 260 with a Boyd's Prairie Hunter. My other 308 is a VTR with a Magpul Hunter stock and it recoils like a peach. My opinion is the Creedmoor reminds me of the Winchester Marketing Magnums - same whiz bang as 2.5 Magnums, but in a lighter platform. I agree that the Creed is more efficient, but I like the cartridges with parents. I own 243, 260, 308, 280, 30-06, and 338-06. Last edited by GeauxTide; March 29, 2018 at 09:57 AM.

April 26, 2018, 05:59 PM	#33
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,775	308 is gay? never heard that before! __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

April 27, 2018, 09:02 PM	#35
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	light rifle I'm thinkng that the 6.5 CM in a superlight rifle like the Kimber Hunter might be an interesting combo. At 5.5 lbs, say 6.5 with tidy scope and mounts and loaded, in .308, it would tend to get your attention, but the difference between 6.5CM and .308, a 6.5CM Hunter might make for a tolerable combo, with considerable reach if it mattered.

April 27, 2018, 10:40 PM	#36
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,820	ok, this one is off the rails. We're done. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

April 26, 2018, 06:48 AM	#30
BeeShooter Member Join Date: August 24, 2016 Posts: 85	Reloadky ; Any rifle cartridge will make a good hunting gun. A 222 Remington will break a black tail's neck at 150 yds, easy. A 243win is a super cartridge. All rifles will have a certain amount of recoil. If recoil is a big issue with you, stay with a 6mm bullet cartridge. If you think you might get use to a bit of recoil, then the 6.5mm bullet cartridge might work well. Maybe even consider the 7mm/08. But I'd seriously consider the 243 winchester - It's easy on the budget and a fine shooting rifle cartridge.

April 26, 2018, 03:14 PM	#31
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	One is a lady's cartridge the other is for those manly sort. I'll take a Post point for that well thought comment thank you.

April 26, 2018, 07:59 PM	#34
ReloadKy Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2018 Posts: 191	I plan on eventually owning both rifle calibers I just need to decide which one I want first!!! There have been some good comments and those are appreciated.