6.5 Creedmor

[TreyG-20]

I was really hoping we could Creedmoor in the morning

 

[TxStetson]

 

[Big Green]

I still haven’t finished my build but I was convinced after reading a comparison between 308 and 6.5CM and then finding Federal Gold Medal Match at WM for the same price it was online (pre rona).

Mine is an AR build.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

I’m shooting old school!
6.5x55 before any 6.5 was cool, or even tacticool!


Hawk


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[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

In terms of external ballistitics, the 6.5mm caliber bullets are superior to the 30 caliber and even my beloved 7mm caliber rifles. I have had the opportunity to shoot several different 6.5mm calibered rifles over the years, and as much as I want one, and I will add one to the collection one day, I'll always retain a fondness for my 30 caliber and 7mm caliber rifles.

7 is supposed to be the perfect #, but won't be in my collection. 7mm 197gr@ 2.9-3.0k would be better than a 30cal of 195-200gr. Starting at 22cal and going to 33cal my only missing #s are 25, 28 and 32. A 35rem 1 day could be nice in a lever gun.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

I’m shooting old school!
6.5x55 before any 6.5 was cool, or even tacticool!


Hawk


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How long have you been shooting that cartridge? I've been shooting my dad's 264wm ('61 mod70) for 43 years.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

How long have you been shooting that cartridge? I've been shooting my dad's 264wm ('61 mod70) for 43 years.

Been shooting it since I was 15 yrs old. So 40 yrs or so.


Hawk

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[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Been shooting it since I was 15 yrs old. So 40 yrs or so.


Hawk

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We're about the same age, 55 until October .

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

We're about the same age, 55 until October .

Yup, August for me


Hawk

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[Hoji]

Civilize’em with a Krag.

Is that what you carried when riding with Teddy and the Rough Riders?

 

[robertc1024]

In terms of external ballistitics, the 6.5mm caliber bullets are superior to the 30 caliber and even my beloved 7mm caliber rifles. I have had the opportunity to shoot several different 6.5mm calibered rifles over the years, and as much as I want one, and I will add one to the collection one day, I'll always retain a fondness for my 30 caliber and 7mm caliber rifles.

A lot of the hard-core 1000 yard guys are running variants of the Win .284 magnum - like .284 Shehanes. You can keep your 7mm.

 

[rp-]

A lot of the hard-core 1000 yard guys are running variants of the Win .284 magnum - like .284 Shehanes. You can keep your 7mm.

There really are some good 7mm bullets out these days

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[Axxe55]

A lot of the hard-core 1000 yard guys are running variants of the Win .284 magnum - like .284 Shehanes. You can keep your 7mm.

It's highly unlikely I will ever get rid of my rifles in 7mm. Same for my rifles in 30 caliber.

My first time shooting a rifle in a 6.5mm caliber was about fifteen years ago. A friend of mine wanted me to mount and sight in a new scope on his wife's deer rifle, a Winchester Model 70 in 6.5x55 Swedish. I fell in love with the cartridge. Was very accurate, mild recoil and just very pleasant to shoot.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

It's highly unlikely I will ever get rid of my rifles in 7mm. Same for my rifles in 30 caliber.

My first time shooting a rifle in a 6.5mm caliber was about fifteen years ago. A friend of mine wanted me to mount and sight in a new scope on his wife's deer rifle, a Winchester Model 70 in 6.5x55 Swedish. I fell in love with the cartridge. Was very accurate, mild recoil and just very pleasant to shoot.

I have 2 Swedish Mauser rifles.
1 in military guise, and 1 a sporterized military Swedish Mauser.
Now, I have a Winchester M70 Featherweight in 7x57 as well.
I love the old Mauser rounds, because they aren’t hard on the shoulder, are extremely accurate, and hit way above their paper ballistics.


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[Sam7sf]

All this none 30-06 talk

 

[Axxe55]

All this none 30-06 talk

I have owned a rifle in 30-06 since I bought my first one back in 1979. I will always own a rifle in 30-06 and 308.

Just because a person can grow to love a new caliber, doesn't mean they can't still love the older proven ones as well.

I am firm believer in caliber diversity!

 

[robertc1024]

Never owned a .30-06 or a .308. Don't tell Hoji. He might think I'm a communist - especially since I've got 7.62x39 and 9x18 Mak guns.

 

[MTA]

Never owned a .30-06 or a .308. Don't tell Hoji. He might think I'm a communist - especially since I've got 7.62x39 and 9x18 Mak guns.

Looks like the chicoms have infiltrated the tgt moderator ranks too

 

[Sam7sf]

Never owned a .30-06 or a .308. Don't tell Hoji. He might think I'm a communist - especially since I've got 7.62x39 and 9x18 Mak guns.

 

[Vaquero]

.243 is best