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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for.
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I don't have one yet but would like one. Almost bought one at Scheels last week but I found a good deal on a used Ruger American Predator in .223 instead.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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Don't have one and have no desire to.
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I finally broke and bought one. I have 5 260s though.
Talking to you is like trying to nail jello to the wall.
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As close as I'll ever get ! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/lw6jTcJ.jpg) It would be surrounded by a .243, 25-06, 7mm-08 & .308, that I'm comfortable with & have always got the job done.
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"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
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I have a couple. One has a bore that seems to be undersized by .007, the other has a bore slightly oversized by .013.
I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all.
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New 2-99s, you are telling me that footwear didn't come with a Creedmoor?
When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
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Whats that? Is it any good?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I don't have one yet but would like one. Almost bought one at Scheels last week but I found a good deal on a used Ruger American Predator in .223 nstead. Scheels in Reno? What model did you almost buy? I was too busy looking at the coopers when i was in there.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have one.
Nancy Pelosi has none.
“Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General
John Stark.
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I've got Miroku 1885 with a 28" octagonal barrel and a nice shotgun butt pistol grip stock. Really tweaks people out when they find out it's a 6.5CM 
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I opted for the "stretched" version... aka 6.5x55 
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Nope, they're my camping safety boots ! 
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I opted for the "stretched" version... aka 6.5x55 The swede feeds better IMO due to the tapered design, has a longer neck to aid in throat erosion, and Lapua Brass is $30 cheaper by the 100 than the Creedmoor. I have also found the swede configured in a long action is capable of holding 7ish more grains of powder in many instances when loaded with heavy bullets due to the fact that the bullet is not seated deep into the case. If your a handloader my opinion is that the swede takes the cake. If buying ammo you can't beat the Creedmoor! Store bought ammo is rather boring compared to my 130 accubond load at 3050 fps Trystan
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Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field
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Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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I wouldn't forsake my 257Rob for a 6.5CM so I'm having a 6mm CM put together instead.
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I have one. Killed two deer with it last season. Nice little cartridge. I don't give a shyt about the 6.5x55.
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Building one now. PVA Rock Creek barrel on the way
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I wouldn't forsake my 257Rob for a 6.5CM so I'm having a 6mm CM put together instead. Roberts, Creed and Swede, just one of each. They all kill stuff pretty dead. Have heard good stuff about the 6mm CM. My only 6 is a .240. It kills stuff, too. DF
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7mm-08 is as close as I come to one. But I'll probably have one in the future.
'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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"Jimmy, some of it's magic,
Some of it's tragic,
But I had a good life all the way."
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Two 7-08s and a 243. Feelin’ no need for the Creed’
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Don't have one and have no desire to. +1
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7mm-08 is as close as I come to one. But I'll probably have one in the future. Got one of those, too. DF
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I built one on a pre 64 model 70 and put one together for my daughter on a classic model 70, both have been shooting great with barnes 127 LRX's.... a lot to like thus far.
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Have had several, but none at the moment. Will likely have one or more again in the future. The variety of quality ammo available for it is a big plus.
Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.
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I do not have one. I keep looking but nothing really jumps out a me.
When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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Two here. A Tikka T3X SS, and the PSA AR10.. both of them are like 22 LR’s, just easy and fun to shoot.
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I have two, a T3X and CTR. They're boring.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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I built one on a pre 64 model 70 and put one together for my daughter on a classic model 70, both have been shooting great with barnes 127 LRX's.... a lot to like thus far. Damn buddy. Post that in the proper forum. Id like to hear about those... i have a 7mm08 classic featherweight id like to re-barrel.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Bought a weatherby vanguard s2 in 6.5 creedmoor last year, mounted a new leupold vx2 3-9x40, broke in the barrel just like weatherby said. The rifle was very accurate. I'm a 30 cal guy so I gave the creedmoor to one of my sons in law. I have no need for another.
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I built one on a pre 64 model 70 and put one together for my daughter on a classic model 70, both have been shooting great with barnes 127 LRX's.... a lot to like thus far. Damn buddy. Post that in the proper forum. Id like to hear about those... i have a 7mm08 classic featherweight id like to re-barrel. Man, why do you wanna rebarrel that little gem BSA.. We need to make a deal, I can have my buddy bring it to Wyoming at the end of the month. Give you some walking around money to find another Creed!
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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go.
Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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Don't have one and have no desire to. +1 +2.....Hb
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I have 2 , both are Tikkas, with a total of 5 Tikkas.
HMM-161, HMM-364
Semper Fi Brothers
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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go. How does that Bergara shoot? I like what I hear.
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I had a Weatherby VG s2 in 6.5 creedmoor for 1 year and killed one deer. It is a good caliber, but I sold it and I went back to the 7mm-08.
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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go. How does that Bergara shoot? I like what I hear. Load I worked up for my Brother, just trying to see if it liked 120's. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/nS8LXk8l.jpg) Bergara B14 Hunter
HMM-161, HMM-364
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I bought a "Lefty" Tikka T3X form Whittakers for my son, I'ts his only rifle. The 250 Savage just suits me fine.
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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for. .....................Nope!! Even though a great round for a few reasons, I would opt for a 26 Nosler, the 6.5/284, the 264 Win, and yep, even a 6.5/300 Bee to avoid commonality...........I can afford barrel replacements....LOL... UH OOOOOH,,,, You gonna burn yo barrel out soon....Not at 40-80 rounds per year............
28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger
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Don't have one and have no desire to. +1 +2.....Hb +3
There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!
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Had one but sold it. Kept the 6.5 Swedemoor instead. Prefer 6 Creedmoor to both of them.....
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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for. .....................Nope!! Even though a great round for a few reasons, I would opt for a 26 Nosler, the 6.5/284, the 264 Win, and yep, even a 6.5/300 Bee to avoid commonality...........I can afford barrel replacements....LOL... UH OOOOOH,,,, You gonna burn yo barrel out soon....Not at 40-80 rounds per year............ Have 6.5-284 and 26 Nosler. Most barrel wear was working up loads. Agree that hunting use isn’t gonna burn barrels. DF
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Already have a 260 and having a 264 WM built as we speak.
There is no way to coexist no matter how many bumper stickers there are on Subaru bumpers!
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Nice shootin' Rem280. Thanks.
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Building one now. PVA Rock Creek barrel on the way You might get it by June of next year.
Talking to you is like trying to nail jello to the wall.
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I've got two, a Kimber Montana and a Ruger Precision. To me it's the perfect chambering for the Montana, shoots great, doesn't kick too much and has plenty of penetration for what I do at the ranges I do it.
The RPR has about 1,900 rds on it, the next barrel will be either a 6 Creed or another 6.5, haven't decided yet. The 6.5 lasts longer and does well out to my maximum range of 1k, but I do feel the allure of the 110gr 6mm laser for pure target work.
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Nope. Got a Swede, though.
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yes a very boring lefty tikka t3x
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Bought a Ruger Predator a couple of years ago because it was the cheapest way into one just to see what the fuss was all about. IMO it lives up to the hype. I later ran across a deal on a Bergara B14 Hunter. I like the round, but couldn't justify having 2 so I let the Ruger go. How does that Bergara shoot? I like what I hear. No better or worse than the Ruger. Which is pretty good, but it does look better. Only bullets I've used are 143 gr ELD-X's and 140 gr Barnes Match Burners. I don't even shoot at 100 anymore. At 200 yards 1"-1.5" 5 shot groups are the norm. The Bergara is a touch heavier than I'd like, close to 8 lbs scoped, but for what I use it for is not a problem.
Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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I have a 6.5CM and 270 Win.
suck it!
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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5. I have 5 and I have no idea why...
There are 2 rules to success:
1. Never tell everything that you know.
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Only two now, for now. Love the mild mannered sweet shooting cartridge.
"I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!"
--- Kid Rock 2022
Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?
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I have two, both built by Jon Beanland. They are both superb. Very well behaved cartridge that, in spite of all the haters, has a lot going for it.
John
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Why not make it easy on yourself... buy a 6mm CM and a 7mm-08. 
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I have one, but it doesn't hunt- it's a match rifle!
I save the hunting bullets for the 6.5/284 :>)
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scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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I have two, both Winchester. Both are ridiculously accurate and eat anything you feed ‘em, 120-147gr so far and neither rifle cares.
Easiest cartridge to load for and a ton of different factory ammo loadings are more accurate in these off-the-shelf rifles then my pet handloads are in custom jobs.
No kick, no fuss, and kills stuff like crazy.
I’m now itching for a 6.5 PRC or maybe even the new 6.5 Wby RPM to wring out some long, sleek bullets I’m starting to like in the Creedmoor.
What could be a sadder way to end a life than to die having never hunted with great dogs, good friends and your family?
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Don't have one and have no desire to. +1 +2.....Hb +3 + 4 , Have a Swede. Don’t shoot factory. Ain’t gonna C, period.
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I've had a few, and just traded off my last one.
But I'm sure I'll have another though, because it's just too good a round to ignore.
FÜCK Jeff_O!
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3. A Ruger Hawkeye Predator , a Kimber Longmaster rebarrel and a Tikka T3. My favorite is the Kimber.
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I have 3 although one is at Granddaughters house. I guess it’s hers now. I like the Creed, easy on your shoulder, cheap to load for. .....................Nope!! Even though a great round for a few reasons, I would opt for a 26 Nosler, the 6.5/284, the 264 Win, and yep, even a 6.5/300 Bee to avoid commonality...........I can afford barrel replacements....LOL... UH OOOOOH,,,, You gonna burn yo barrel out soon....Not at 40-80 rounds per year............ Have 6.5-284 and 26 Nosler. Most barrel wear was working up loads. Agree that hunting use isn’t gonna burn barrels. DF ...........................Good!............And yep! I am starting to have nightmares about the 6.5 Creed. That is just about all we hear about on a daily basis within the shooting world....... .....Geeez........Creed creed creed creed creed..............Damn round walks on water too.........All-right all-ready.......LOL>>>LOL......
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I have one - got an itch to buy a Fieldcraft and the 6.5 CM made the most sense at the time. I like it about the same as my Tikka 6.5 Swede...
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I bought one, a M700 SPS back when I first heard Remington was going broke. I thought the rifles already on the shelves could be better than their products made after layoffs and cost cutting. But, havn't bothered to scope and shoot it yet.
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I don't have one yet but would like one. Almost bought one at Scheels last week but I found a good deal on a used Ruger American Predator in .223 nstead. Scheels in Reno? What model did you almost buy? I was too busy looking at the coopers when i was in there. Salt Lake City Scheels. I was looking over the Howas and Remingtons. The wife was along so I was kind of rushed.
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I don't, I have a .260 rem so I have no need for a creed .
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Finally bought one, a LH Tikka T3x Lite and mounted an SWFA SS 12x42. After some load workup I finally got it out to our range to plink some steel. It's a silhouette range but only goes out to 525 yards due to location constraints. Had previously sighted it dead on at 200 meters and was testing my actual come-ups vs. those calculated by a Hornady ballistics calculator. Hit the 200 yard steel, then clicked up to 300 meters and whacked a small prairie dog silhouette with the first shot. Dialed in 525 yards, wind was from about 10 o'clock at 8-9 mph so I held half a mil off and hit a 10" by 10" plate pretty near dead center with the first shot. I kind'a took a liking to the rifle and caliber right away...
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I don't have one. Can't say that I'll never have one. It kind of struck me as the Birkenstocks of the rifle world. I don't have them either but won't say I'll never have them. Both seem pretty comfortable but not sure I want to be seen out in public with them.
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I don't have one, don't really need one. I have a couple 25-06's and a 243. The 6mm C interests me more than the 6.5.
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The only thing worse than a thread full of proud 6.5 Creed owners is the guy that thinks he out smarted everyone with a 6.5 Swede!!!
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I do. I also have and do own a 243, 260 7-08 and several others that the Creedmoor gets compared to at exhausting length. It doesn’t make critters any more or less dead than anything else. It’s not any “easier “ or “difficult “ to load for as far as a hunting rifle. Where it does have a distinct advantage is in case design and it’s SAAMI spec. With attention being paid to the throat tolerance and head height it does everything a hunting cartridge of it’s size does plus adds the long range accuracy capabilities as bonus. Nothing that hasn’t been beaten to death already. So, yes I own one and, yes I like for all the same reasons I’ve liked every other caliber I’ve owned.
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One Creed and two, .260s. I am a 6.5 fan. My .308, 30-06, 7 mags and now, a .270, don't get much field time.
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Not me...but I use the brass for my 2 250AI`s.
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4 in the safe so far. One used to belong to WhelenAway . . . .
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Nope. I have a 6.5 Remington mag for my wife in a 763 guide gun and a savage f class rifle in 6.5-284. Figure I got that pretty much covered . Nothing against the creed but have no need. Ed k
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None....
Got a few 6's, and 22CM's though. Actually more than a few.
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I bought a Savage 12 FV last spring in 6.5 C it is a shooter. I like to find another 6.5 C in the 7-8# range for hunting. I have a 260,a 6.5x55 and a 264 WM. What I need is an inexpensive 6.5 PRC that shoot 1/2" costs less than $500 and comes with a maintenance woman who is appealing and has other uses. Ah hell what I really need is a Powerball win...……...
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So far I have avoided buying one by the cunning tactic of keeping myself broke buying other stuff, like this: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/106308.jpeg) I did buy a 6 though, before I came up with that idea. Got a .223, .243, .270, .308, the 6mm, and an '06, plus some others. Think I've got it covered pretty well.
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I have a 6.5CM and 270 Win. suck it! I'm impressed. Not everybody on this forum is willing to admit that they both have a man bun and wear skinny jeans.
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So far I have avoided buying one by the cunning tactic of keeping myself broke buying other stuff, like this: I did buy a 6 though, before I came up with that idea. Got a .223, .243, .270, .308, the 6mm, and an '06, plus some others. Think I've got it covered pretty well. Very honorable purchases Pappy. I have a couple 6.5X 55s and a 260. Why do I need a creed?
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Nope, I'm full up on the original CM, 250-3000. I did find 18 empties and 1 unfired factory CM round at the range yesterday. This way I'll have brass if anyone in the family caves for the hype
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I've got a stainless Mountain rifle in a McMillan edge fill in 260. I think that has the 6.5 well covered. Although I'm sure at some point I'll wind up with one.
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I built a 6.5X55 on a Ruger #3 frame, 24" 8 twist Pac Nor. Shoots!
Bought 26" 6.5X55 Custom Shop TC Encore barrel for my Encore. Shoots!
Why do I need a 6.5CM?
Bought one. Kimber Hunter, 22" barrel, 8 twist. LOVE IT!
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The gun is more accurate than I am. My 80 yr ole bones do well to shoot 5 inside an inch.
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Never owned one, never wanted one, doubt I ever spend the $ for one... Too many better calibers out there...
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I built a 6.5X55 on a Ruger #3 frame, 24" 8 twist Pac Nor. Shoots!
Bought 26" 6.5X55 Custom Shop TC Encore barrel for my Encore. Shoots!
Why do I need a 6.5CM?
Bought one. Kimber Hunter, 22" barrel, 8 twist. LOVE IT!
120 NBT @ 3000fps with 44.7 IMR 4451. Clover leafs. (3 leaf clover)
The gun is more accurate than I am. My 80 yr ole bones do well to shoot 5 inside an inch.
Sounds like you and the rifle are doing danged WELL! Keep a shooting.
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Don't have one.
How many Creeds does it take to equal a .50 BMG?
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Well, I do not have a 6.5 Creed. I have a .260 Rem that is giving me fits, and a 6.5 Grendel I built from PSA upper and lower. Shoots like a dream! If the .260 Rem doesn't come together, it's going down the road soon hopefully.
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So far I have avoided buying one by the cunning tactic of keeping myself broke buying other stuff, like this: I did buy a 6 though, before I came up with that idea. Got a .223, .243, .270, .308, the 6mm, and an '06, plus some others. Think I've got it covered pretty well. Very honorable purchases Pappy. I have a couple 6.5X 55s and a 260. Why do I need a creed? I have a 6.5CM along with a 6.5 Grendel, 6.5x55, 260, and 6.5x55AI. It just fits right in.
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Don't and won't. The most tempted I've been is the Ruger No. 1-AH, but I just can't bring myself to drink the Kool Aid....
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I don’t, and I have no intention of getting one!!
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I have a savage 12fv in 6.5 was to good of a deal to pass up. It shoots really well. I’m pretty ashamed to admit that I also own a 270 although it’s not scoped and I don’t plan on scoping it until it gets transformed into a 25-06.
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Nope. Guess I am too blind to see what is spectacular about a 140 at 2700 or a 120 at 3000. It catches a lot of others out past 600, but other than steel, I don’t shoot that far, and the round doesn't pack enough punch out that far to make me comfortable using it on game if I hunted it at such ranges. I see the draw for targets at distance, although there are rounds that do that more and better, too(admittedly not many in that recoil range).
What I don’t get are all the people hunting with it. What does it do better than a 7-08 or a 243 on game? I could see some using it, just like some use any other cartridge. What is weird is the cult following it has, even among folks who will never shoot it past 200 yards. I cannot understand what makes it better for that than a 243, 7-08 or dozens of other short action cartridges.
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I have one I bought off the board here. After extensive load development it puts 3 Scenars into a hole. I took it to one local factory gun match and, won with it. It's comical how guys have derangement syndrome over the cartridge though. To me it's a light cartridge with a modern case design. It's accurate, and there's alot of factory ammo, and plenty of quality brass available. It's got quite a following, but it ain't anything magical. Rather sloooow in my book, but I bet eastern whitetail won't notice.
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Dude...like it’s a Creedmoor man...like it goes all the way to 11.
If I had zero rifles and wanted one rifles, I’d buy a 6.5 Creeddude rifles.
Or maybe a 270....
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I bought a Browning X Bolt long range 6.5 creed with the McMillan game scout stock to play with at the range and to hunt whitetails with in bean fields. My range goes to 550 but is expanding to 1K.
My go to bean field gun is a .257 bee with a rem action and Bartlein barrel also with a game scout mcmillan.. I hate heating up the bee for steel targets.
I never wanted a 6.5 creed but hey, it's another chambering to play with. I have not even reloaded for it yet. Only been using 143 hornady ELD X. It is so accurate I have not tried anything else.
I don't understand the emotional response to it, especially the hatred. It runs a high BC bullet at the right twist with little recoil. What's to hate?
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don't understand the emotional response to it, especially the hatred. It runs a high BC bullet at the right twist with little recoil. What's to hate? I don't know but the knots it puts in these old Fudds undershorts are hilarious.
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No and don't want one. The only 6.5 that peeks my interest is the 6.5x54 in a little Mannlicher carbine.
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I don't currently own a 6.5 of any flavor.
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My centerfires,7mag,7STW,308 Win,30-06,300WSM,300 Win Mag,338-06.I tend to lean towards the bigger calibers.
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No 6.5 CMs here.
I’ve nothing against the chambering. Seems a very capable hunting round and an excellent target round.
If I were to want a new rifle I would consider it.
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No but I have 4 270's soon to be a 5th one when it gets here next week.. but I do have the Ruger African in 6.5x55 Swede it was the Lipsey run of 250.
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My daughter has one. I had one. I may revisit the round in the future. It really doesn't bring much to the table for my way of hunting. I could get excited about the right 6 Creedmoor for woodchuck though. On the other hand. My gunsmith buddy has a couple 6 BR reamers.
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To me it's a light cartridge with a modern case design. It's accurate, and there's alot of factory ammo, and plenty of quality brass available. It's got quite a following, but it ain't anything magical. Rather sloooow in my book, but I bet eastern whitetail won't notice. All true. And deer in the west don't notice either. I have both the 6.5 and 6mm – neither will do what a bajillion others won't. But I'm just a hopelessly possessed deer hunter that happens to shoot a bit. And I'd just as soon run 50 rounds through either of them in a morning versus a 30.06. 
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Like was asked above, I don’t understand why the hatred for all things Creedmoor. I wouldn’t own a 7mm Rem Mag if one was given to me but I don’t bang on it because I know its a good caliber. It just doesn’t do anything for me.
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Actually, I'm struggling more to resist putting together another Grendel, which would also be redundant for me. I should probably sell the dies, brass, and bullets I have to reduce the strain on my conscience.
What fresh Hell is this?
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To me it's a light cartridge with a modern case design. It's accurate, and there's alot of factory ammo, and plenty of quality brass available. It's got quite a following, but it ain't anything magical. Rather sloooow in my book, but I bet eastern whitetail won't notice. All true. And deer in the west don't notice either. I have both the 6.5 and 6mm – neither will do what a bajillion others won't. But I'm just a hopelessly possessed deer hunter that happens to shoot a bit. And I'd just as soon run 50 rounds through either of them in a morning versus a 30.06. You got that right !!!!!
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I don't understand the emotional response to it, especially the hatred. It runs a high BC bullet at the right twist with little recoil. What's to hate?
I have one. It sits next to a .243 a.260 and my old .270...... so obviously I didn’t particularly need this rifle. But, I wanted to try the little Kimber Hunter out and the Creed was a great candidate. I love it’s vertues. Soft recoil, great ammo, easy to shoot. With several elk and a couple of big blacktail bucks to its credit, it’s earned it’s place. I see it as a “better Bob”, doing all and more than the old .257.
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To me it's a light cartridge with a modern case design. It's accurate, and there's alot of factory ammo, and plenty of quality brass available. It's got quite a following, but it ain't anything magical. Rather sloooow in my book, but I bet eastern whitetail won't notice. All true. And deer in the west don't notice either. I have both the 6.5 and 6mm – neither will do what a bajillion others won't. But I'm just a hopelessly possessed deer hunter that happens to shoot a bit. And I'd just as soon run 50 rounds through either of them in a morning versus a 30.06. You got that right !!!!! I used to be of the anti 6.5 Creedmoor crowd. Well, that changed recently when I was shooting my bigger magnums. After shoulder surgeries on each shoulder over the past 10 years, recoil is not much fun anymore.
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Don't have one, have plenty of calibers to cover anything the creed can provide. I handload and it is no big trick to cover any base the creed can slide into.
That said, it is a neat little round and if I shot more I could be tempted.
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Actually, I'm struggling more to resist putting together another Grendel, which would also be redundant for me. I should probably sell the dies, brass, and bullets I have to reduce the strain on my conscience. I was thinking about a single shot Grendel. I used to own some bolt 6.5x55s, but never used them. Too many other toys I guess. My 6.5s were never the first rifles I reached for. I think Creedmoors are cool, but a Creedmoor would gather dust in my locker. Better to let someone else enjoy the hell out of one. You should get one of these. ![[Linked Image]](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2018/12/12/a/3/5/a350d967-724d-4d7b-bd71-831333888a0a.jpg)
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PVA 6.5 Creedmoor 16.5'' 700 Timney Magpul 700 pro Vortex 5-25x50 ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/konYga.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/JO1Se7.jpg)
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I do not.
Not against it though. Just no use for one currently
Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Bear, Elk....It's what's for dinner.
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Actually, I'm struggling more to resist putting together another Grendel, which would also be redundant for me. I should probably sell the dies, brass, and bullets I have to reduce the strain on my conscience. I was thinking about a single shot Grendel. I used to own some bolt 6.5x55s, but never used them. Too many other toys I guess. My 6.5s were never the first rifles I reached for. I think Creedmoors are cool, but a Creedmoor would gather dust in my locker. Better to let someone else enjoy the hell out of one. You should get one of these. I've certainly owned more than my share of blunders, if that counts. A Nock volley gun is more my style.
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FWIW, I don't have one and have no plans to get one.
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I have one on the way!!! It's my first. Guess I better start working on my manbunn. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/829207991
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That number is a fine looking rifle, which mounts-scope you plan to put on it?
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One, a Lipsey's special run Barrett FC... ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/xTNB6x2f/barrett-6-5cm-06-09-19.jpg)
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We have .223’s....no need for another varmint rifle! memtb
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Have 30-30's, 30-06's, and 308's. Cant figure why I would need a Creedmore. I don't have one.
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If you have a .30-30 you don't need a .308 or '06 and that works interchangeably with all those.
The desire for a rifle does not have to come from a "need"
Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Bear, Elk....It's what's for dinner.
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That number is a fine looking rifle, which mounts-scope you plan to put on it? I'm not sure, thinking 3-12x44 Bushy LRTS............or Meopta Optika 6 of sorts. Or, may keep it lighter weight with something a bit smaller/lighter as I've got a few Meopro 4.5-14 HTR models kicking around. Talley Rings
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One, a Lipsey's special run Barrett FC... That’s a beauty, Brad! That dog’l hunt 😎🦌
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Small Game, Deer, Turkey, Bear, Elk....It's what's for dinner.
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I have five, Browning Long Range Hunter, Barrett Fieldcraft, Legendary Arms Works, TC Venture WeatherShield and a Ruger Target/Varmint. I think I have a problem!
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Don't have one and have no desire to. ^This....don't need one. I've had a 6.5 55 Swede and a 6.5 X 54 Mannlicher/Schoenauer decades before the CM was a gleam in someone's eye. One is better than the CM and the other gives up very little and, you can't get a CM in a rifle as svelte or smooth as the 1903 Mannlicher/Schoenauer unless you have it custom made. The Europeans discovered the "magic" of the 6.5 caliber....a little over a century before the geniuses of the American firearms world did.
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I have two. A custom Rem 700 with a Shilen select match #2 sitting in a McMillan edge, topped with a Leupold 4.5-14 cds. It’s the go to open country deer rifle.
Then a custom XP-100 that’s just crazy accurate.
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The Europeans discovered the "magic" of the 6.5 caliber....a little over a century before the geniuses of the American firearms world did. Bingo! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/bZqWcLC.jpg)
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They're sumpin', ain't they Hook. I have two, a 1903 sand a 1908. I like my '03 just fine but the '08 beats it out, for me. I'm never embarrassed when I take either one hunting.
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The Europeans discovered the "magic" of the 6.5 caliber....a little over a century before the geniuses of the American firearms world did. Bingo! Wow, that looks older than your grill!
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The Europeans discovered the "magic" of the 6.5 caliber....a little over a century before the geniuses of the American firearms world did. Bingo! Wow, that looks older than your grill! It's older than those trees....built in 1939.
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I've owned 3 6.5 CM's, and sold them all. Was going to order another, either a Model 700 Mountain Rifle, or one of the new Model 7's with the HS Precision stock. But, have about changed my mind, as I like the looks of the new 700 American Hunter rifle better, or may just get another 700 with the 24 inch barrel and go from there.
I don't use the Creed for anything but deer hunting, and though I like it, I could live without one.
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Not yet.
I've a number of other rifles.
Ain't planning to start reloading again til I retire, though.
So every time I drop $32+ on the factory 120 BT load my .260 CTR shoots into .3s I tear up like Ironeyes Cody did around litter.
...And ponder latching onto a S'man's Ho'haus Superlite Creed or threaded Fieldcraft at the brand new store in my town!
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I don’t, but have a Winchester M70 Swede. I am milling over the 6.5 PRC though. That cartridge seems to be a bigger step.
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I had one in Model 16 Weather Warrior stainless. It shot very accurately and recoiled about like my daughter's .243W. But I never took a liking to it and a girl I went to church with wanted it and her husband offered me a price which was what I had paid for it and the scope, sling, etc. I figured I had other rifles I liked better so I let them have it. It was a good rifle but not exceptional for what I do. I don't shoot 600 yard targets.
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I don’t. Probably never will, as I have it’s Grandad the 6.5x55.
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Just bought another 22'' 6.5 Creedmoor barrel form Patriot Valley Arms.
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I now own one. Think I’ll use it deer hunting this year. Shoots Berger factory ammo with the 135 classic hunter into tiny groups. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/jdSWq0tq/C4945-AA9-B839-4-A5-B-9778-7469-B174749-E.jpg)
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If I was younger, maybe.......
Been shooting the 308, and 257 Roberts for 55-60 something years....
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my son and his christensen ridgeline in 6.5 creedmore last fall. I use the creed and the swede they both kill very well ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/88012.jpg)
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I have had a 260 since 2003. As a guy that hunts and rarely shoots beyond 200 yards, and also handloads, I do not see any advantage of the Creedmoor over my 260. If I had to buy factory ammo, I may be tempted to go the Creedmoor route due to the many types of ammo available.
......the occasional hunter wielding a hopelessly inaccurate rifle, living by the fantastical rule that this cartridge can deliver the goods, regardless of shot placement or rifle accuracy. The correct term for this is minute of ego.
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Well dang, I guess I better get one.
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Av, I think that’s one of the finest photos ever posted on this forum...
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I’ve got 2 6 Creed’s ... close but no cigar ?
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I’ve got 2 6 Creed’s ... close but no cigar ? .264 - 7.5% = .244... you’ve got a 92.5% Creedmoor.
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my son and his christensen ridgeline in 6.5 creedmore last fall. I use the creed and the swede they both kill very well There's so much right with this photo! Congrats.
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No Creedmoor- my 6.5's are more powerful- 6.5x55 and 6.5x57
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Av, I think that’s one of the finest photos ever posted on this forum...
There's so much right with this photo! Congrats.
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Av, I think that’s one of the finest photos ever posted on this forum...
There's so much right with this photo! Congrats.
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I have had a 260 since 2003. As a guy that hunts and rarely shoots beyond 200 yards, and also handloads, I do not see any advantage of the Creedmoor over my 260. If I had to buy factory ammo, I may be tempted to go the Creedmoor route due to the many types of ammo available. Same here... but make that since 1998 in my case... but I do have a couple of 6.5 x 55s and my favorite round.. a 6.5 x 57... Love the 6.5 bore, but the Greedmoor doesn't offer me anything I don't have in spades with the other 6.5s... a Grendal might be fun to play with....but then I can load down a 260 to those specs also... so really why? Plus this past week over at our local range.. I've come home with a total of almost 200 cases of once fired 308 brass... one pass thru the 260 die and I have 200 new once fired 260 cases.... haven't brought home ANY Greedmoor brass from the range... probably half of it or so, I'll resize to 7/08 brass...got a Howa for cheap last year on sale at Sportsman's just to play with..
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I had my Ruger .243 rebarrelled late last year to 6.5CM as I never shot it. I tend to favour mild low recoiling rounds and the little Creedmoor case got me. I have five .25 cals and three 7mms and a 6.5x55 as well but I still wanted a 6.5 Creedmoor. I couldn't give two hoots if my cartridge choices over lap. I want a 6.5x57 as well but they are quite hard to find. Maybe another rebarrel job coming up.
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Thinking about one in a Christensen Arms Mesa but undecided.
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I don't own a Creed because I really like owning/shooting cartridges with history behind them as well as performance.
My center fires for hunting deer and above with approx year of introduction:
6.5x55 Swede: 1891
30-30: 1895
30-06: 1906
375 H&H: 1912
My hunting buddy does not reload and wanted my help/suggestions in getting him into a rifle for Eastern Washington.
I immediately had him buy a 6.5 Creed, because I think it has multiple advantages over many cartridges made "way back when".
His Creed shoots sub MOA, is light in recoil, and fits his long-range hunting area to a "T".
To each his/her own.... But for me, I'll shoot the historical old-timers.
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Don’t need or want one, I shoot a 270.
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I have four, currently:
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Two. A rebarreled Sako Forester (Hart, 1:8, factory contour) and a full custom 99 Savage with Shilen 1:8 barrel.
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Av, I think that’s one of the finest photos ever posted on this forum...
There's so much right with this photo! Congrats.
+2 +4 and that could sell a Ridgeline or two. Big congrats to your son!
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Rumor is Shrap has one...in his closet..
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Maybe I should, but have zero interest in one. Do I have to turn in my card?
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Eventually... as I progress towards my firearms goal of "one of each."
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Had a .260 before they came out, see no need to mess with them.
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It is a well thought out cartridge, but I don’t need it. I have an accurate 243, 260 Rem., 280 Rem., 280 AI, and a 7mm Rem. mag. In its work zone, my needs are already covered. CP.
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I had all those bases covered very well before the CM was even thought of.
The 6.5 CM is a very good cartridge, but the ballistics are nothing new. The old 6.5 Swede did all the same things ,plus about 2% more, and has been doing it for a VERY long time. Given equal quality in the rifles, the 260 rem. 6.5 Swede and the new 6.5 CM are all about the same, especially if the 260 is made in a rifle with a magazine long enough to take the longer bullets. The Swede has been able to take them all along.
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If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
Doug
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Got an ot6 and a 8mm
Dont need one...
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Nope. I have a .243. Close enough.
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For liberals and anarchists, power and control is opium, selling envy is the fastest and easiest way to get it. TRR. American conservative. Never trust a white liberal. Malcom X Current NRA member.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I now own one. Think I’ll use it deer hunting this year. Shoots Berger factory ammo with the 135 classic hunter into tiny groups. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/H0IaGPj.gif)
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 Creedmore. Burnt Bronze Cerakote and green splatter stock.
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"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~
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Still haven't convinced myself I want one for anything.
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Well, I see you've matured.... LOL... Com'on man, you gotta come up with better material than this. Thinking about one in a Christensen Arms Mesa but undecided. I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 Creedmore. Burnt Bronze Cerakote and green splatter stock.
"I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!"
--- Kid Rock 2022
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I guess I don't have the need for one, nor does it really float my boat. I don't have any experience with one, nor anything negative to say about it. I have a 264 Win mag, and since I am partial to belted magnum cartridges, I don't see one being bought in the near future. If I were to buy another 6.5 caliber it would most likely be the 6.5-300 Weatherby, but again I do not see the need for it at the time being.
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Well, I see you've matured.... LOL... Com'on man, you gotta come up with better material than this. Thinking about one in a Christensen Arms Mesa but undecided. I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 Creedmore. Burnt Bronze Cerakote and green splatter stock. I bought it yesterday
1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983
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"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~
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I don't have a 6.5 CM. I wouldn't mind having one.
I have a 6.5 PRC that I like very much.
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I have a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 Creedmore. Burnt Bronze Cerakote and green splatter stock. That's a nice looking rifle.
Randy
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I do not have a 6.5 creedmoor. I have several 6.5 rifles. Just haven't made the love connection. I just bought another 7X57 so I guess that I am going backwards. I can say that I need to buy a riverboat so I probably will buy less rifles this year. I probably have more than most on here so I guess I am ok. No worries on rifle looney status.
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Yep, I drank the koolaid.
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."
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Had one in a kimber. Shot two deer with it. They both died like they were shot with anything else. Sent it down the road. No desire to own another. To each their own.
Can’t see needing much more then my .250savage and .275 rigby for what I do.
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I do like the caliber but for me I see no need as I already own rifles in .223/5.56 / .30-30 / .260 REM / .270WIN / .30-30 / .300 BLK / 7 Rem Mag. I just don't see it filling any niche that I would need a rifle for that I don't already have covered or over covered. The only thing is my 260 is a heavy AF target gun. I could see going 6.5 CM in a lighter rifle more intended for hunting.
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I had a rebarreled Mod 7 briefly, then had to sell it. I was looking at several .243s, for coyotes, puttering around, "maybe" a deer, but couldn't get excited about any I saw. I did see a Tikka T3X Superlight in 6.5 Creedmoor for a tad over $750. Still a bit too rich for my blood. I cam back by there today and they had it marked down a $100, so put it on layaway! ha I like the fact this Tikka has a 24" barrel. This will make my 2nd tikka; first one was about 16yrs ago off a used gun rack in .222 Remington. I played with it some, but the wind here in the Utah Desert eat me up with it. I think I can contend a bit better with the wind now...:)
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I don't have one.
I bought a 6.5x55 a few years before the Creedmoor appeared on the scene, so I haven't really been tempted by it so much. However, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I wanted another/different 6.5. I can certainly see it's merits and appeal.
“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Don't...
because I have rifles and cartridges the 6.5 Creed is trying to duplicate...
260 Rem, 6.5 x 55, 6.5 x 57
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Even though I think the 6.5 CM is a good, versatile cartridge, I don't and most probably won't. Have two 243's, a 7-08, and a 7-08ai. Pretty much got the 6.5 Creed covered. May rebarrel one of the 243's to 6 CM just for kicks.
"Blessed is the man whose wife is his best friend - especially if she likes to HUNT!"
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I joined the 6.5 club several years ago with a Tikka T3 laminated stainless. It's a great rifle and is my most accurate with no modifications done to it at all.
I love the 6.5 concept - For me it is one of the most efficient designs out there (the sweet spot). I would love to get a Creedmoor and probably will in the future. Do I need it - absolutely not, but what's that got to do with anything!
I will probably be looking at another T3 - this time a superlite.
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I do not have the reamer yet but that can change. It comes from good stock (250-3000). I have done it's smaller brother in 22......
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I see no reason to add one to the stable. I already don't have enough time to play with my toys. I see the viability of it, but just can't see adding another...... unless I get a screaming deal on a Ultra-light.
“You never need fear a man, no matter what his size. When danger threatens, call on me, and I will equalize.”
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Said it before but I already have a 6.5X54 along with a 9X56. Do I need more? I have a 458 American on a Mauser that could be lengthened to a Win mag or Lott. I have a 58 Rolling Block I use a 705 gr minie' , 120 gr 2F, and a Remington cap. Or double patched Round Balls with the same BP load. At 50 yds they print side by side. On the other side I have an octagon pistol barrel in 22 Kilburn-Hornet. I need 6.5 what? Be Well. Rusty
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