6.5 Creedmoor

[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..?!