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Dump the Creed, before everybody else does...:)
Really, why not? If you suffer dissonance a mile down the road, what's $100 bucks...like 8 pizzas?
A rifle slut means you never have to say you're sorry... This Even though I do like a couple soon-to-be uncommon calibers like the 338 RCM
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How about I sell you the 6.5 instead?
Please let me know if you decide to sell this new Creedmoor.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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Been there! I kept the 7mm-08. It’ll do all I need it to do. I’m not bad-mouthing the Creedmoor, I just like the 7mm-08 more!
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
Doug
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I have thre 7-08's and two 6.5 CM's
I don't lose any sleep over it
Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
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I have a 6.5 CM Ruger American Predator with a Thin Air Creations Brake that I might sell one day.
The prpblem.....
I always regret selling a good shooting rifle
Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
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There is a very good chance that your 6.5 Creedmoor T3x will shoot as accurately or maybe even better with a few different types of factory ammo than your 7-08 does with handloads. This means you don’t have to spend anything on reloading components unless you just really want to.
On game, there won’t be a bit of difference between them under 600 yards. If you like to shoot animals beyond that, then thinking about keeping just the Creedmoor and buying components for it starts to make some sense.
What could be a sadder way to end a life than to die having never hunted with great dogs, good friends and your family?
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How about I sell you the 6.5 instead?
Please let me know if you decide to sell this new Creedmoor. Sent you a PM. Let me know.
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There is a very good chance that your 6.5 Creedmoor T3x will shoot as accurately or maybe even better with a few different types of factory ammo than your 7-08 does with handloads. This means you don’t have to spend anything on reloading components unless you just really want to.
On game, there won’t be a bit of difference between them under 600 yards. If you like to shoot animals beyond that, then thinking about keeping just the Creedmoor and buying components for it starts to make some sense. Or not... 7mm-08 with handloads ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/IMG_2558_zpswgoldqvt.jpg) Different 7mm-08, different load ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/IMG_0496_zpscbxilegd.jpg) Different 7mm-08, different load ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/IMG_1485_zpshstletqh.jpg) I have lots more, but you get the idea. No flies on the “inherent accuracy” (whatever that means) of the 7mm-08. P
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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If you are compelled to sell one rifle then take them both to the range and see which one feels right and shoots best. Both calibers will get the job done in most hunting situations.
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Keep them, buy more, you don’t have near enough rifles!!! I have two Creedmoor’s, and a 7mm-08. You can’t have too many rifles!!!
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If you plan to handload from here on out, then keep the 7-08. If you're bored with it, then the 6.5 will get you better stuff off the rack. And it's just getting better as far as I can see.
That's the deal maker or breaker, IMHO.
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It sounds like living in Ohio you won't get much opportunity to hunt with either gun without travelling out of state. If you're not going to haul 2 rifles along it makes sense to sell one. Since you're all set up for the 7-08 it should be a pretty easy choice. Or not. 
Wag more, bark less.
The freedoms we surrender today will be the freedoms our grandchildren will never know existed.
The men who wrote the Second Amendment didn't just finish a hunting trip, they just finished liberating a nation.
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There is a very good chance that your 6.5 Creedmoor T3x will shoot as accurately or maybe even better with a few different types of factory ammo than your 7-08 does with handloads. This means you don’t have to spend anything on reloading components unless you just really want to.
On game, there won’t be a bit of difference between them under 600 yards. If you like to shoot animals beyond that, then thinking about keeping just the Creedmoor and buying components for it starts to make some sense. Or not... 7mm-08 with handloads Different 7mm-08, different load Different 7mm-08, different load I have lots more, but you get the idea. No flies on the “inherent accuracy” (whatever that means) of the 7mm-08. P Nice groups. I like BG, too. You should be on a retainer from Ramshot Powder Co, or getting a commission for all the BG you're selling...  It is a great powder; Ramshot powders are about the slickest thru a powder measure of any. DF
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Had a 6.5 creedmoor for 1 year. Loved it!!!
It was like dating a dead on hot ass chic, problem was 'she' was too high maintenance....in terms of reloading. Everything was in short supply around here and for me that was enough to get sent down the road. (you're not going to stand in my stable while I'm scrounging for the 'hay' you like on my dime and not get ridden). Went back to a 7mm-08 early this year and very glad I did.
Both great cartridges IMO. Maybe keep your 6.5 creedmoor until supplies loosen up, but a 7mm-08 is an awesome work horse that isn't too picky about what you feed it.
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What supplies haven't 'loosened up' already?
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If you are compelled to sell one rifle then take them both to the range and see which one feels right and shoots best. Both calibers will get the job done in most hunting situations.
This makes way too much sense. Turn in your Looney Card too....
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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How about I sell you the 6.5 instead?
Please let me know if you decide to sell this new Creedmoor. Then you will have the 7mm-08 / 6.5 Creed conundrum.... 
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Sale it. Put the money to pay for a hunt. I think it's better to go on a bunch of hunts than have a bunch of guns. Send back the looney card, it's over rated. Bob Shut up Bob! This is NOT the place for pragmatism.....! 
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Sale it. Put the money to pay for a hunt. I think it's better to go on a bunch of hunts than have a bunch of guns. Send back the looney card, it's over rated. Bob Pssssst..... Dont tell anyone but Ive used a pretty garden variety .30-06 Remington and 150 Hornady CnC bullets on the last couple hunts..... 
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"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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I've got (2) 7-08's and (2) creeds. Why not? I may sell one of the creeds
Regards,
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