What I think is odd, is the 6.5x55 has been around for 100 years and the 6.5 Creedmoor just duplicates it. I don't see the "oh wow" attraction. I read people raving about it, but WTF? I'd prefer the 6.5x55 just because it is classic. My younger brother's favorite deer rifle is a 700 Classic in 6.5x55. He also has a 6.5x55 on a '96 action, but it isn't quite as accurate.

As far as the 7mm-08 is concerned - I like mine, but I like my 7x57 more, but only because it is a classic cartridge.

I suppose the trouble with the older cartridges is the rifles that were chambered in them. But some like "new and improved" over classic, I guess.

I prefer classic.
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