6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08

[CP]

For some reason I feel the need to take on another caliber; kind of toying these 2 but can't decide.  I want something for deer with a bit more range and less kick than my .35 Whelen.  Any opinions?

[jrebel]

Either will work.  I like the 6.5 to 600 yards.  Especially if you have a 24" barrel. 

I own and reload for both. 

[CP]

That's a lot of barrel; I was thinking more like a 20".  Are longer barrels needed for the 6.5?

[Skillet]

For a 20" barrel I really like the 7-08. 

[jrebel]

That's a lot of barrel; I was thinking more like a 20".  Are longer barrels needed for the 6.5?

If you want to maximize velocities.  24 is optimal in my opinion.....though some would and will argue this.  I am pushing 2730 fps with 140 grain acccubond and accuracy is sub moa.  Consistent sub 1" groups at 300 yards.  24" barrel.  My friends 20" barrel is only producing 2350-2400 fps for his sweet spot on accuracy. 

[jrebel]

For a 20" barrel I really like the 7-08. 

 

[Skillet]

That's a lot of barrel; I was thinking more like a 20".  Are longer barrels needed for the 6.5?

If you want to maximize velocities.  24 is optimal in my opinion.....though some would and will argue this.  I am pushing 2730 fps with 140 grain acccubond and accuracy is sub moa.  Consistent sub 1" groups at 300 yards.  24" barrel.  My friends 20" barrel is only producing 2350-2400 fps for his sweet spot on accuracy.

Great info here. Do you have or reload for a 20" 7-08 jrebel?  What are you seeing for that combo's sweet spot?

[carpsniperg2]

7mm-08 

[jrebel]

That's a lot of barrel; I was thinking more like a 20".  Are longer barrels needed for the 6.5?

If you want to maximize velocities.  24 is optimal in my opinion.....though some would and will argue this.  I am pushing 2730 fps with 140 grain acccubond and accuracy is sub moa.  Consistent sub 1" groups at 300 yards.  24" barrel.  My friends 20" barrel is only producing 2350-2400 fps for his sweet spot on accuracy.

Great info here. Do you have or reload for a 20" 7-08 jrebel?  What are you seeing for that combo's sweet spot?

I do but I have not chrono'd the load.  It is my wife's gun so it is a light load for Max range of 200-250 yards.  I have another 7mm-08 I will be loading for Max loads / velocity with accuracy being the primary goal.  I will start a thread when I begin this project. 

[buglebuster]

😂

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[Timberstalker]

Lmao 😂

[jrebel]

I don't get it?   

[CAMPMEAT]

6.5 Creedmoor all day long........

[Timberstalker]

I think either are great, proven calibers. Choose the one that you desire and get after it.

[Magnum_Willys]

I don't get it?   

I guess a creedmoor will have your rethinking your sexuality like bruce jenner ?  Don't know don't have one ( do have a Lapua tho should I be worried ? )