Next build....308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

[D.R.D.]

Might just start with a new upper build to put atop an SI Defense lower.

 

Pros and cons between the two?  (purpose is for target shooting)

 

I do not currently reload, but may in the future.  Anyone running both?

[shibiwan]

338 Federal! 

[bubbasks]

Distance? Target short to mid ide go 243. Mid to 1k ide got 6.5 or 260.

[StainTrain]

I like the 6.5 and there are a handful of great factory loads, but I can only recommend it if you are going to reload.

[StainTrain]

Distance? Target short to mid ide go 243. Mid to 1k ide got 6.5 or 260.

260 has been getting my attention lately for a bolt gun rebarreling.  

Edited April 22, 2014 by StainTrain

[sketch]

Ill be the first to say .308 here at .308.com haha !! have not shot the 6.5 c ?

[StainTrain]

Ill be the first to say .308 here at .308.com haha !! have not shot the 6.5 c ?

Hell yeah.  The .308 can do amazing things.  It is a blue collar badass.

[D.R.D.]

Yeah, Im pretty torn.,,

[planeflyer21]

One of our RSOs just got a Savage 6.5 Creedmore and is starting with the reloading.  You're looking at an OAL with 0.020" more than the .308, which might give you some magazine issues with the heavier bullets.

 

The trajectory of the 6.5C duplicates that of the .300 WinMag, if that sort of thing is important to you.

[D.R.D.]

Good to know, thanks

[washguy]

The 308 for sure,but all of Char's 6.8 s shoot right there to 300.....I get her at 500 cause she has to spin the turret a lot for drop.....with the m-308 I can just shoot holdover to 500 the 6.8 is a great round though

:) Wash

[planeflyer21]

The 308 for sure,but all of Char's 6.8 s shoot right there to 300.....I get her at 500 cause she has to spin the turret a lot for drop.....with the m-308 I can just shoot holdover to 500 the 6.8 is a great round though

:) Wash

 

6.8 is comparing apples to toe jam.  The 6.5 Creedmore is based on the .308 Winchester.  

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.5mm_Creedmoor

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.308_Winchester

 

While the 6.8 is tumbling across the ground, the Creedmore hasn't even reached its apogee midflight.

[washguy]

OOOPsies   I was thinking of the 6.5 Grendle   :)  Wash

[D.R.D.]

I think I might just go .308, and get a bolt gun in 6.5CM instead.

[Tripledeuce]

   Hornady 6.5 creedmore  factory  has shot many .250" groups for my buddy in his bolt gun..    My .260 is right in there with handloads.

   Respectfully

   Terry

[survivalshop]

Do you already have a 308AR ? If not , I would go for the 308 , just because of ammo availability . Those other calibers sound great , until you want ammo for them . You can get 308 anywhere , wally world , K-mart , or any sporting goods store out in the boonies , if your hunting.

 

I like the ballistics  of 6.8 , & 6.5 CM , just don't know much about them . If the 6.5 CM is your choice , get into reloading & most of the ammo problems go away.