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

[skeet]

Originally Posted by 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.

270man

270man.. The only thing I was trying to say is there are more and more cartridges created now days mainly so the companies can sell another rifle..and yes the 260 is in that class. There are other 264 cals out there that the 260 doesn't better. It may have a niche since it was wildcatted from the 308 but the 243 didn't have any other competitiors at the time.7-08 did as well as most of the new improved cals we seem to have today. You are right..the shooting "virus" is very persuasive to us..and I'm not saying that some of the calibers aren't useful...But to make a big deal about a rifle having a half inch shorter action and bolt throw...WOW....and a caliber making itself almost a twin of an older one but being able to do it in that short?? action just makes no REAL sense. My opinion ya unnerstand..Just what we need to separate us from our dwindling supply of money!! Oh, I'm sorry!! Nobama is gonna do that to us..?!