6.5 Creedmoor

[270man]

Some random thoughts on the 6.5s:

In general, I agree with Skeet on the "new and improved" stuff. However, I don't see the 260 in that category. Sure, the 6.5x55 has been around much longer but the 308 case has been necked up-and-down to everything else, so why not the 6.5 bullet (260 Rem). I now have a semi-custom 260 Rem based on a Rem 700 action and PacNor barrel. After having a gunsmith do his magic, I don't yet have the half-MOA rifle I had hoped for. Still have to do some stock bedding work and try different handloads, though.

I only know of the 6.5 Creedmoor based on magazine articles, and have deemed it a "target" caliber, where the 260 is more of a hunting caliber. High power silhouette competitors began with the 308Win and have gradually migrated down to 7mm-08 and even to the 243Win. The 260 is probably a better lower end silhouette caliber than the 243, and it provides a bit more killing power for deer and similar size game animals.

As for new and improved stuff, I've finally reached my limit and won't be acquiring any more calibers. All of mine are the old tried and true types, and I haven't seen the need to change. However, this shooting virus is pretty potent, so don't hold me to my pledge.

270man