What's the purpose of a 6.5 creedmoor when there's a 260 Renington ? - Page 2

603Country · February 29, 2016, 05:09 PM

I have a 260 that I punch paper and hunt with. The heaviest bullet I use is 120 grains, so I don't see that the 6.5 CM offers me any advantages. I can see the advantage if you want to shoot 140 gr bullets and seat them long, so for long distance the CM would be the way to go.

If I ever replace the 260, I'd be more inclined to go with a 6.5-06 or a 6.5-284. That'll get you into 270 territory. But my 260 is so amazingly accurate, I'll just stay with it for the near term and probably the long term. And if I really needed a 270, I'd just go to the gun safe and get mine.

February 29, 2016, 05:09 PM	#26
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I have a 260 that I punch paper and hunt with. The heaviest bullet I use is 120 grains, so I don't see that the 6.5 CM offers me any advantages. I can see the advantage if you want to shoot 140 gr bullets and seat them long, so for long distance the CM would be the way to go. If I ever replace the 260, I'd be more inclined to go with a 6.5-06 or a 6.5-284. That'll get you into 270 territory. But my 260 is so amazingly accurate, I'll just stay with it for the near term and probably the long term. And if I really needed a 270, I'd just go to the gun safe and get mine.