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Holy smokes! Too many to choose from. I've narrowed it down to 6.5 Creedmoor ... 26 Nosler ... 260 Rem ... 264 Win Mag ... 6.5 x 55. What gives? I want one but once I fill this gap in my current lineup, I don't want regrets. I have a big void between my 22-250 and my 30-06 that I think a 6.5 would fit perfectly. Here's what I do know, I reload so ammo is not an issue except maybe finding brass. I also don't plan on shooting it a TON, maybe 100rds a year max, except hunting occasionally so barrel life really isn't a factor. Recoil might be something I shy away from, not saying I can't deal with it but I just plain shoot better with low recoiling rifles. Also, a big factor can be what manufacturers currently offer in these chamberings. I don't typically do much to my rifles, the way I get them is usually how they stay. I have done a stock swap on occasion but that's about it. Advice???
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Since you have an 06, I would go fast. You want to hunt, not punch paper. You have a good all around rifle. Get something like the Nosler, it will shoot way out there. Or, it will be an awesome flat shooter for anything out to mid range. Think 25-06, only better.
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Since you have an 06, I would go fast. You want to hunt, not punch paper. You have a good all around rifle. Get something like the Nosler, it will shoot way out there. Or, it will be an awesome flat shooter for anything out to mid range. Think 25-06, only better. I've been thinking 264 Win Mag but wish I could shoot one to familiarize myself to the expected recoil
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Recoil levels of the .264 will be about the same as a .30-06, just with a louder blast from the muzzle.
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6,5 Creedmoor or a 264 Win mag if you want a little more velocity. The 264 has less recoil than a 7 rem mag in the same rifle in my opinion. If you go with 120grain bullets it's tame to me. My 14 year granddaughter shoots the Creed easy and ain't scared of the 264 with 120's. she is about 95 lbs. if I could have only one I'd go the 264 route. I have several Sako's and a couple pre 64's. It would be great if you knew guys that would let you try their rifles. The Savage Predator Hunters are fine rifles in 6.5 or 260. Join the 6.5 club. The 26 Nosler is cool too. It will carry a long long way.
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260...you can make brass from 243 or 7-08's...and run 125-130's fast enough for Elk I'm told. No elk in east texas but some mega sized hogs get a dirt nap pretty easy down here from the bragin at the LGS's.
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Currently I'm liking the Win70 Extreme Weather SS in 264 Win Mag or the Browning Hells Canyon with McMillan stock for factory rifle offerings. Both have 26" barrels and weigh in around 7lbs or a touch more.
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The .264 Win Mag is hard to beat. It's one of my favorite calibers, and I've killed a truck load of Whitetails, Mulies, Antelope, and pigs with mine. And I wouldn't hesitate at all to use it for Elk or Black Bears.
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I like to shoot my rifles a lot, and also don't like heavy recoil. I therefore prefer the smaller cartridges. Of the .260, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5 x 55, it's hard to pick a bad one. I think the Creedmoor has the edge for two reasons...ability to load vld bullets and still have the neck where you need it, and brass availability. If you want real reach out and touch them performance, though, the magnums will do it better. The .264 and .26 Nosler are flat shooters, indeed. But they are going to kick you harder.
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I like to shoot my rifles a lot, and also don't like heavy recoil. I therefore prefer the smaller cartridges. Of the .260, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5 x 55, it's hard to pick a bad one. I think the Creedmoor has the edge for two reasons...ability to load vld bullets and still have the neck where you need it, and brass availability. If you want real reach out and touch them performance, though, the magnums will do it better. The .264 and .26 Nosler are flat shooters, indeed. But they are going to kick you harder. I think this is pretty much where I'm stuck at currently. I couldn't have said it better.
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I think you should choose a RIFLE action first.
If you have a short bolt action you should look at the 260. If you have a Mauser length bolt action I'd use the 6.5X55 If you use a long bolt action I'd go with the 6.5-06 or maybe the 264 Mag. If you want to use a NATO length detachable mag (autos, and some bolt actions) go with the Creedmoor.
If you are going with a lever action BLR or a BAR use the 260.
Use the RIFLE you want and learn the trajectory of the load. All are just fine.
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I'd go with whatever 6.5 Creedmoor floats your boat. One of the advantages of high-BC 6.5mm bullets is they provide the same downrange performance as conventional spitzers in with less recoil. High-BC 140's from the Creedmoor started at 2750 basically match the .270 Winchester in velocity with conventional 140's started at 30000 at around 350 yards--and beat the .270 noticeably in wind-drift at any range, with 2/3 the recoil. A Creedmoor would fill your slot between the .22-250 and .30-06 very well.
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I am new here and not sure if I should comment but I will.
1, What are you going to shoot with this rifle? 2, What is the estimated maximum range?
A long time ago I had a 264 and was never impressed with it. It required slower powders than were available and it never preformed like I wanted it to, todays slower powders make it a much better choice. If you are planning on hunting antelope, mountain goat, deer at long range or elk at medium range this would be my recommendation. I personally do not think mountain goat should be hunted with anything smaller or larger than a 300 magnum or 8mm Rem. My son in law uses a 264 for deer hunting in SE Saskatchewan.
I now have 3 6.5x55 rifles, 2 are weak Norwegian Krag rifles and the other is a M1896 Mauser. I love the 6.5x55 and it is a good mid to close range deer rifle and it will work on elk. The 260 is similar and is interesting and I almost had a 6.5-08 built before it came out.
The Nosler and Creedmore are interesting and if I was 20 years younger I would probably have one or both. They are both relatively new and I would be concerned about ammo and brass availability, I hunt with a 284 and brass can be hard to find at times. The Nosler brass will be hard to make but Creedmore brass can be made from 308 or 300 Savage. Both are between the 6.5x55/260 and the 264 and would be good choices for mid range deer and elk but I would recommend the Creedmore over the rebated rim Nosler. Both of these are close to 270/280.
Recoil in any 6.5 should be a non issue.
I hope my rambling did not confuse you
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Simple solution. 6.5x284
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I'm a fan of classic calibers.
6.5x55 is really mild. CZ makes a couple, including the nice looking Fulll Stock, Tikka makes some too that are still in production. Some ruger No1 models were chambered in 6.5x55 in prior years may still be available on the secondary market. Killed my first deer with a M70 in 6.5x55.
.264 Win Mag in a Model 70 would be another classic. a coupla years ago they did a run of supergrades in that caliber, sorry I missed that. But the M70 sporter is still available.
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Add another - the 6.5 PRC.
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High-BC 140's from the Creedmoor started at 2750 basically match the .270 Winchester in velocity with conventional 140's started at>>> 30000 <<< at around 350 yards-- DANG ! where can I get one of those? Now, even if you edit that--it's still quoted here! Jerry
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