A lot of mental m..... going on. What a thread.
In the end they all work. Scott - no doubt the CM is a Johnny come lately since the Swede produced these ballistics in the 1800's. That said yes factory ammo and rifles with affordable quality ammo that flattens America's most common game animal with no fuss and great accuracy has introduced many to 6.5's and their virtues. I was shooting Swedes 20+ years ago and a 6.5-308 before the 260 was out. Owned a CM too and now have one 6.5. A Lapua as you know. All fine modest rounds.
6.5's aside most any normal round kills well with good bullets. The game changer for me and the 308 is the 130 TTSX. Run #'s and you find it hits within a couple of inches of a 260 130 at 400yds w a 200 POA/POI. Most game IMO is killer this side of a 1/4 mile. I could run either. Never "needed" a 308 but would like to try one sometime and with the 130 for lighter recoil.
Neither is a wrong choice and both very capable. It's like ice cream...pick a flavor you like.
