So my son is ready to upgrade from his starter gun (Rem youth model in 7mm-08) to a new gun which will handle most of his hunting for many years to come. I'm trying to use the 'pay once, cry once ' philosophy.
He started with the manufacture. He has it narrowed down somewhat to three. Gun A (top contender) is offered in 6.5 creedmoor and 270. Gun B (next in line) is offered in 6.5 creedmoor and 7mm-08. Gun C (last choice) is offered in 6.5 creedmoor, 270 and 7mm-08.
The common theme here is the 6.5 creedmore. I have been handloading for the 270 and 7mm-08 for years. I have expensive dies and sizing mandrels and other equipment for those two calibers. I would have thought either of them would be the logical choice. But with the popularity of the 6.5 I am not so sure.
So enlighten me as to why the 6.5 is so popular and a better choice for him.
98% of his hunting with this gun will be PA whitetails with an occasional trip out west for antelope and mule deer. Maybe even an elk hunt one day.
Thanks
