In my opinion, comparing the .270 with the 6.5 CM as hunting cartridges is like comparing Ford and Chevy.

Except in this case we're comparing a 1926 Ford with a Chevy ca. 2000 A.D. and the Chevy doesn't even go quite as fast.

Whatever improvement anyone thinks the 6.5 offers, it ain't much to brag about after 75 years. I'm not impressed.

As a former NRA High Power competitor, I understand why Dennis DeMille thought up the 6.5 CM for that sport and why it's better than a .260 Remington. A 0.5" difference in wind deflection can sometimes make the difference between a 10 and an X at 600 yards, and that difference can win a match. But for hunting at 500 yards or less, the 6.5 CM is just a big marketing promotion.

But what do I know? I've never killed big game with anything under .30 caliber. If it works, don't fix it.

Don't blame me. I voted for Trump.

Democrats would burn this country to the ground, if they could rule over the ashes.