6.5 mm Creedmoor

Smokey Joe · March 31, 2008, 12:34 PM

Just heard abt. this new cartridge in latest edition of Shotgun News. Sounds like a great cartridge, but info as to the dimensions of the case, etc, etc, were not included in the article. Would be interested in learning more--Anybody have more info on this cartridge, or know where info is to be had?

WCW · March 31, 2008, 01:19 PM

Try this for more info.

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/p...ost?id=2277367

hodaka · March 31, 2008, 01:22 PM

What is the advantage over a .260?

slotracer577 · March 31, 2008, 01:38 PM

here is a link to one of Zak's earlier articles.

http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-s...6.5-creedmoor/

John

Zak Smith · April 7, 2008, 04:39 PM

I wrote the article and can try to answer questions here.

Smokey Joe · April 7, 2008, 09:47 PM

Zak--thx for the input. I read yr Shotgun News article and frankly was intrigued. I have a Bubba-ized military 6.5x55 Swede that shoots nice, but that's already a pretty decent sporter.

I won a Krieger bbl, reamed, headspaced, and fitted to my action, @ a fund-raiser for my gun club. Now I'm trying to figure out just how to "do right by" a fine quality bbl. So I'm looking and thinking. This rifle would be for silhouette shooting, and mebbe target work if I get that far.

I'm thinking, mebbe a '17 Enfield action (no bolt mods needed) and a Boyd's Varmint Target stock. Or should I just go with the standard Rem 700 .308-sized action? Now, that might not even need mods to the magazine!

Hey, Wildalaska--You love the Swedes, and the 6.5 caliber--any comments??

March 31, 2008, 12:34 PM	#1
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,106	6.5 mm Creedmoor Just heard abt. this new cartridge in latest edition of Shotgun News. Sounds like a great cartridge, but info as to the dimensions of the case, etc, etc, were not included in the article. Would be interested in learning more--Anybody have more info on this cartridge, or know where info is to be had? __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe Last edited by Smokey Joe; March 31, 2008 at 12:35 PM. Reason: The usual--had another thought.

April 7, 2008, 04:39 PM	#5
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	I wrote the article and can try to answer questions here. __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

April 7, 2008, 09:47 PM	#6
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,106	Which 6.5... Zak--thx for the input. I read yr Shotgun News article and frankly was intrigued. I have a Bubba-ized military 6.5x55 Swede that shoots nice, but that's already a pretty decent sporter. I won a Krieger bbl, reamed, headspaced, and fitted to my action, @ a fund-raiser for my gun club. Now I'm trying to figure out just how to "do right by" a fine quality bbl. So I'm looking and thinking. This rifle would be for silhouette shooting, and mebbe target work if I get that far. I'm thinking, mebbe a '17 Enfield action (no bolt mods needed) and a Boyd's Varmint Target stock. Or should I just go with the standard Rem 700 .308-sized action? Now, that might not even need mods to the magazine! Hey, Wildalaska--You love the Swedes, and the 6.5 caliber--any comments?? __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe

March 31, 2008, 01:19 PM	#2
WCW Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2007 Posts: 132	Try this for more info. http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/p...ost?id=2277367

March 31, 2008, 01:22 PM	#3
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	What is the advantage over a .260?

March 31, 2008, 01:38 PM	#4
slotracer577 Member Join Date: December 6, 2007 Posts: 25	here is a link to one of Zak's earlier articles. http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-s...6.5-creedmoor/ John