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7-08. I have a 6.5 that I mostly play with. I wanted a soft recoiling, efficient cartridge for practice in the same rifles I hunt with - Kimbers. The 6.5 Creed was the easy button for that equation. But - I've always wanted a 7-08. I have a 308 and there isn't a alot of difference between the two. Before I get chastised - the 7-08 can shoot a bit flatter with higher BC bullets..... I think of the 7-08 as a short action 270. And the 6.5 as the 243 big brother.
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rifle will be used for hunting dear out west. Do you give her a running head start? The Creed will require less lead on a moving target. Go Creed. I’ll show myself out…. HA! I was thinking the same thing when I read it and let it go.. I was figuring a smart Canook would latch onto it!
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I am going to have a new rifle built, thinking of a 6.5 CM or a 7mm/08, what ye say. Rifle will be built on a Remington 700 SA platform, rifle will be used for hunting dear out west. For deer, I'd go with a 6.5 for the extra room in the box and the availability of ammo and components.
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The 08 line is a way better start to a build on a Rem 700 SA. I have and have built a few, they are very capable of fine performance with a squared, trued action plus an excellent quality, twist and weight barrel.
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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?!
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The incredible STUPIDITY of fhuqking Texans and their “knowledge”,never fhuqking disappoints in it’s HILARITY. Hint.
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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?! Tell that to the long range target shooting crowd. Doubt there are many 6.5x55 rifles in the competition games . Same for 7x57. If one wants a "higher pressure" 6.5 why not go 6.5-06 over either of the Mausers? Actually use a case that's proper for a long action cartridge.
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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.
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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?! Did you need a laxative to help pass that load of crap?
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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?! Someone's ass HAS to be jealous of the crap that came out of your keyboard.
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I'm with this guy You need 270’s, 280’s, 6.5-06’s to support the 7mm-08 and Creed. Probably 308 and 30-06 too I hear you there.. 338 Feds, 358 Wins, 338-06, Whelens, etc.. They all need support. Don't forget the almighty 284 Win, my personal favorite
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The incredible STUPIDITY of fhuqking Texans and their “knowledge”,never fhuqking disappoints in it’s HILARITY. Hint.
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Fhuqking LAUGHING!…………. What the hey, Its entertainment....... But I will admit that I am partial to the 7mm-08. Merkel K1, 7mm-08, 140 gr. Nosler Accubonds Ditto! Ditto! Remington Model 7 Custom Shop, 7mm-08, 150 Gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips. Nosler M48, 7mm-08, 140 gr. Accubonds Browning Micro Medallion, 7mm-08, 140 Gr. Nosler Accubonds Ditto Ditto, 140 gr. Barnes TSX ya! GWB
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GW, that spotted deer sure looks to be in good /fat shape. You have nice rifles. Have you ever had a S&B scope ?? My favorite with a German #4. Cheers! Alan
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GW, that spotted deer sure looks to be in good /fat shape. You have nice rifles. Have you ever had a S&B scope ?? My favorite with a German #4. Cheers! Alan That is an Axis Stag. They are free range Exotics that proliferate in the Texas Hill Country. Axis tend to be heavier than native Hill Country White-Tail Deer. He weighed 184 lbs. live weight. I particularly remember as I managed to load him by myself at a time when I weighed 182. As to S & B scopes Yes, four that come to mind......... I would not mind owning more, but they tend to be scarce at the dollar value I am willing to pay! ya! GWB
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Both great cartridges; if forced by horrible circumstances to choose just one, it'd be a 7-08.
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Both great cartridges; if forced by horrible circumstances to choose just one, it'd be a 7-08. Sorta in the same boat. With a safe full of rifles the 7-08 gets chosen more than the others for hogs and WT’s. DF
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Both great cartridges; if forced by horrible circumstances to choose just one, it'd be a 7-08. Sorta in the same boat. With a safe full of rifles the 7-08 gets chosen more than the others for hogs and WT’s. DF My 7-08 Montana has been the cause of many very nice rifles going down the road because they just don't get used. It's too hard not to grab the Kimber and I have no interest in owning a bunch of rifles that aren't used.
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In 2024, 6.5 Creedmoor makes the most sense. Some may not like it, but the numbers don't lie.
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Both great cartridges; if forced by horrible circumstances to choose just one, it'd be a 7-08. Sorta in the same boat. With a safe full of rifles the 7-08 gets chosen more than the others for hogs and WT’s. DF My 7-08 Montana has been the cause of many very nice rifles going down the road because they just don't get used. It's too hard not to grab the Kimber and I have no interest in owning a bunch of rifles that aren't used. And that's where I sit as well - it's a high bar to pass to kick a Montucky in 7-08 down the road.
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GWB, if you don't mind me asking where is this range? Thanks Deans
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