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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #45 on: March 31, 2023, 05:13:05 PM »
General question. Just curious what the allure is to 6.5. Is it because it’s a little less recoil? Something “new”? Or is it really that awesome?

For starters there is a ton of hype, LOL. But considering the smaller case capacity and light recoil it does a fantastic job, the 6.5 bullets have a high bc so this chambering will match larger rifle chamberings at long range, while still being very comfortable to shoot.
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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #46 on: April 01, 2023, 12:14:00 PM »
General question. Just curious what the allure is to 6.5. Is it because it’s a little less recoil? Something “new”? Or is it really that awesome?

For starters there is a ton of hype, LOL. But considering the smaller case capacity and light recoil it does a fantastic job, the 6.5 bullets have a high bc so this chambering will match larger rifle chamberings at long range, while still being very comfortable to shoot.

This is 100% why I have a 6.5. I had 3 260's before I bought the Creedmoor.

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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #47 on: April 01, 2023, 03:25:18 PM »
I've loaded for a lot of calibers......270, 30-06, 300wm, 300wsm, .243, 7-08, etc. etc. etc., and the 6.5's always surprise me with how easy they are to work a load for and how accurate they are.  Recoil is comparable to 7-08 and .308 in my opinion...which is very manageable for most shooters.  My family has killed deer and bear with the creedmoor and it has proven to be a formidable caliber with devastating down range terminal ballistics.  I would have no problem taking elk or even moose with the 6.5 creedmoor out to 400-500 yards with a good bullet. 

All that being said, with the right bullet, the .260 will do the same.  That is the beauty of todays caliber options......lots of good options.  It's also the curse....makes it hard to decide.   :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #48 on: April 01, 2023, 04:44:25 PM »

All that being said, with the samebullet, the .260 will do the same.  That is the beauty of todays caliber options......lots of good options.  It's also the curse....makes it hard to decide.   :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #49 on: April 01, 2023, 05:34:49 PM »
Just realized your current rifle is a 6.5-06. If you are still deciding between the creed and the 260, I would say 260 would be a better build on that long action. You will be able to seat your bullet further and free up case capacity for powder if you’re loading your own. In this case, the 260 has the advantage.

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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #50 on: April 03, 2023, 07:54:17 PM »
You all talked me out of doing either.  Going to chamber up another 6.5-06AI and keep shooting it.  It is just too simple and brass is too easy to obtain.
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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #51 on: April 03, 2023, 09:01:44 PM »
You all talked me out of doing either.  Going to chamber up another 6.5-06AI and keep shooting it.  It is just too simple and brass is too easy to obtain.

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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #52 on: April 03, 2023, 10:35:55 PM »
 Well if you were prepping for the CM, go ahead and make a appointment to have SportClips remove the man bun! :rolleyes:
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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #53 on: April 04, 2023, 09:09:22 AM »
Well if you were prepping for the CM, go ahead and make a appointment to have SportClips remove the man bun! :rolleyes:
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Re: .260 Rem Vs 6.5 creedmor
« Reply #54 on: April 06, 2023, 12:33:13 PM »
Well if you were prepping for the CM, go ahead and make a appointment to have SportClips remove the man bun! :rolleyes:
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