Big Stick, I appreciate your insight, and would never argue with your logic. I have to admit though, when it comes to cartridges for both handguns and rifles, feel is one of my primary considerations. Any loss in performance or stats is more than made up for in history and legacy, at least for me. That said, I really would love to own a 6.5 Creedmore, and might some day. I think it's a cool round.