Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Why the Infatuation with the 6.5 Creedmoor?

I'll say up front that I do not own a rifle chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor. I do however own a couple of semi-customs chambered in 6.5x284. Both my 6.5x284s serve their purposes well.

That said, why does there seem to be such an infatuation with the 6.5 Creedmoor? Seems more and more manufacturers are chambering various rifles in this caliber.

Inquiring minds want to know . . . .

Like the .260, the Creedmoor kicks less and has longer barrel life than, say, a 6.5/.284. But unlike the .260, it was designed so very long 140-grain bullets with high BC's can be seated correctly in the neck, and yet the entire cartridge with fit easily in a 2.8-inch short-action magazine. And a lot of people think short-action rifles are more accurate, because the action's stiffer.

That's the list of reasons behind the 6.5 Creedmoor. They may or may not appeal to your particular strain of rifle loonyism.

It's sure fun to shoot, like a grown-up 22-250.

Along with bullet length considerations, the SAAMI drawings indicate to me that accuracy was in mind when neck and throat diameters/clearances were specified.

What John posted, plus the Hornady factory ammo is easily MOA capable, something most 260 ammo never was.

Definitely my favorite 6.5mm bore cartridge to shoot factory ammo in.

Being an early advocate of the 260, I was skeptical of the value of the 6.5 Creedmoor, but now I'm a believer. My 260s aren't getting much love since the 4 6.5 Creeds came home. The Vanguard 2 that I bought last February is, so far, the most accurate out of the box with factory ammo CF rifle that I've owned.

260,

Have you shot the RAR Predator yet? That one interests me

I'm thinkin' I might have to 'stick my toe in the water.' Maybe a 6.5 Creed in the Wby VGD2 as 260Remguy suggests.

what is the best length barrel on the 6.5 Creed?

I had a 26" Ruger Hawkeye factory rifle that shot EXTREMELY well, and velocities weren't that far behind a typical .270 Winchester. Kinda wish I'd never sold the rifle, but already had a fine custom 6.5x55....

And no I won't sell to you my ABolt long range 6.5 CM rifle. It is amazing with Hornady factory 120 and 140 gr. Stuff. Easy 1.5" at 300 yds, and both bullets shoot to nearly the same point of impact, the 120s about an 1" higher.

No, every time that I've wanted to go to the range and shoot the new rifles, something has come up. The weather forecast for next week is for fine/warm weather, so I'm planning to go on Monday or Tuesday and will let you know how it shoots. I am hoping that it will shoot as well as the Vanguard.

21 7/8"

Naw, its a metric round: 55.5 centimeters.

It has a cool name!!!

It's accurate, soft-recoiling, has decent long range ballistics, and a cute little thing. What more do you need?

It's a better designed case than the .260 remington that more easily fits in a short action.

Recently picked up a Ruger Hawkeye Predator. First time out shot groups under 1 inch. Very little recoil and great trigger. Haven't loaded my own as of yet but have all components and will soon. Temp scope on it , a Bushnell 3x9x40 Elite 4200. Next up, Burris Veracity 4x20x50.

Good point - let's not discount the appeal of a cool name, especially one that can be made even cooler by using its diminuative, "Creed".

Creed? Mine is named Apollo Creed. Polly for short.....

That would explain those red, white and blue swim trunks you wore last time we shot.....