6.5 Creedmore Opinions

[sunnyd]

I have been thinking of buying myself another hunting rifle this year. I have a 270 and a 243, I like both, but I am thinking of adding another caliber. I have been reading a lot of positive things about the 6.5 creedmore. I handload for all of my guns to achieve the best accuracy and I have read that the 6.5 is an inherently accurate cartridge. "Only accurate rifles interest me".
It goes without saying that it must also be an effective game cartridge. Probably looking at stainless/synthetic. Would appreciate hearing from those who have actual experience with the caliber and various rifle models.

 

[huntsman22]

I have 3, all Rugers. A RPR, RAP, and RHP. The cartridge falls right in bewteen your 243 and 270. Mine are all sub-moa, with the Hawkeye being the most accurate.

 

[Bill Bates]

I've been toying with adding a 6.5 Creedmoor too. I have got an old tang safety Ruger 77 in .243 and I picked up a Kimber Montana 7mm08 this past summer and really like it. I know the Creedmoor won't do much the 7mm08 won't but I just am kind of interested in exploring the 6.5 Creedmoor's capabilities. I don't need it but was need got to do with it.

I'm thinking of doing it on the cheap by picking up a Ruger American Predator. I have a couple of scopes that would match it well just taking up space in the safe.

I guess it is the 6.5 Creedmoor intrigues me. I have couple of grandsons that are about ready for their first deer rifle so I might just scratch my itch and hand it down.

 

[CH4]

What's the advantage(s) of the 6.5 Creedmore over the 260 Rem?

 

[IAM Rand]

I looked up rifle calibers and saw that there were hundreds. Why the 6.5 Creedmoor. Doesn't look like you have too many choices for bullet weights. Sounds like you have already done some investigation into the round and made up your mind to get one.

You say that "Only accurate rifles interest you." I think you have mixed up the two. There is a difference between an accurate rifle and an accurate cartridge. You can get an accurate rifle in just about any caliber. I have a feeling that most rifles are more accurate than the person pulling the trigger. There are plenty of accurate rounds too.

If you want to pull the trigger so to speak on the 6.5 you don't need anyone here to justify it for you. Just do it.

Personally I would get something that has more depth to it.

 

[model70hunter]

My son and I almost built one 2 years ago. But did not.

Some one asked what is the difference between a 260 REM and a 6.5 Creedmore. Probably none, the 6.5 has a longer neck and is a hand loaders dream.

There is a round that is loved worldwide, minus the uSA, it holds many records, it kills big game up to Elk/Moose. It is low recoiling and does all most folks really need.

It is called the 6.5 Swede. My 1st custom rifle was on a new commercial Mauser in the 6.5 Swede. Killed lots of deer, it did so well it was boring. I went out and got another Mag of some kind to get slapped around to add excitement to shooting. Sure wish I had the swede back.

I would like a 6.5 Creedmore in a light accurized platform. Or a 6.5-06.

The only magic in any cartridge comes from the mind of the devotee who owns it. The 6.5 may cheat into the magical myth all on it's own.

Many years ago a fella won Wimbleton with 6.5-06. He was a gun smith. I spoke with him about the 6.5, he was hooked. I almost sent off a pre 64 Winchester but changed my mind, I could not have it altered forever on my whim. I've since found many that would have been perfect but had lost contact with the smith.

 

[Farmer17]

The .308 is a very accurate cartridge and I have read that on average, the 6.5 Creedmore is slightly more accurate. I guess they did about everything right on designing the cartridge so it works great at short range but also at very long range. I've researched it a bit and have heard nothing but praise about the round and am thinking strongly of getting one.