Originally Posted by Sabretooth
6.5 CM is a round that should have never been invented. The 6.5x55 was introduced first and some gun freak decided he wanted to use the same bullet and start playing with higher pressures. Only then was the CM introduced. If you want a 7mm, go with a 7x57. If you don't handload, get a 280 REM. Why use a 7-08? Here again : 308 necked down to a 7mm....and why?!

LOL ..... Do you actually believe that? I shoot a 257Roberts and 7x57 and the CM trumps them both. Fits better in SA and comes in modern guns with proper twist bbls.