In the sales of new guns or re-barrel jobs the 6.5 CM has made the most inroads into the 260 Remington and probably the 25-06 to some extent.
I would have thought the 243 might be effected in sales more, but it has not. Many who like the very light recoiling of a 243 have seen nothing in the 6.5s to make them want something else.

Here in the middle of Wyoming I doubt it's had ANY measurable effect on the popularity of the 7-08, 308 3-06 or 270, or any belted magnum.

Last edited by szihn; 09/20/19.