Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Custom Rifles & Wildcats 260 Rem vs 6.5-284 Norma vs 6.5 Creemoor

I am thinking of having a new rifle built in the 6.5 caliber. Are there any "real" differences between the 260 Rem...6.5-284 Norma...6.5 Creedmoor? This rifle will be a hunting rifle(lightweight..not ultra lightweight) for antelope/sheep/deer. Thanks for any info and comparisons.

how long do you want the barrel to last, vs. how far away do you shoot stuff ?

260 barrels last a long, long time
6.5-284's can start burning around 500
Creedmore's about the same as a 260 but just a tad bit less powder

I picked the 260 due to Lapua brass, and the long time thing.

I believe the 6.5-284 is better on a long action. A 6.5x47 Lapua is another options to look into but I'm not sure what boltface it uses maybe someone knows

The 6.5-284 is the best performing of the three (IMO), but is best built on a long action, burns barrels quicker, and has more expensive brass so there are trade offs.

To me the 260 Rem is the best balance of performance, convenience and cost.

You can't go wrong with any of them, it just matters what your personal preferences are on the variables.

give this is read if you haven't already

http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/

I think your best bet would be the Creedmoor. It has available brass, and very good ballistics for the recoil, I think the barrel life is good too. But, why not a 6.5x 47 Lapua? Very high quality brass, also great ballistics for the recoil, and great barrel life. Small rifle primers are a plus too.

Key differences I see between the cartridges you stated is that the 6.5x 284 gives the best performance, but not so great barrel life and recoil is highest I believe. .260 offers good ballistics, low recoil, and good barrel life. Lapua also makes .260 brass I think, which is another advantage. The Creedmoor has similar ballistics to both but with less recoil, which is why I recommend it.

All are great for what you're using them for.

Large rifle primers are easier to find than small rifle...

Run a 6.5x47 once a month all summer long at 1000 yards.
The 6.5x47 is never a mistake.


dave

How much is recoil w/all 3?

Thanks for all the replies. All 3 cartridges are sooo close. Being a performance junky Im leaning towards the 6.5-284. As I dont shoot "THAT" much and this will be for hunting I do think the barrel will outlast me( I do have some years on me) so burning out the barrel will not be a problem. Thanks again!!