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Question for those who have been real world huntng with this caliber. Is the ballistics and accuracy as good as they write about it. Every time I think of buying one I look at my 270 and 25-06 and and wonder what I would see that was any better to hunt with.
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I can't see that the 6.5 Creedmoor would be any better as a hunting round than the 25-06 and 270 that you already have. I don't know where you live or hunt, but 25-06 and 270 factory ammo is a lot more common than 6.5 Creedmoor everywhere I've been.
I'm getting MOA or better groups with Hornady American Whitetail and Winchester/Olin PowerMax from my 25-06 and 270.
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270 and 26-06 are a lot of fun...but if a Creedmore is calling to you, feel free to pick one up and try it yourself...life is short.
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270 and 26-06 are a lot of fun...but if a Creedmore is calling to you, feel free to pick one up and try it yourself...life is short. If the recoil of the 270 or 25/06 were more than I wanted I'd take the step down. Shod
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I am a big fan of the 7mm-08 but the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM is really pushing me to try out.
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If it comes down to a choice, I'd be inclined to send one of your current rifles down the road and add the Creedmoor. Unless your .270 and .25-06 are markedly different rifle designs or hold sentimental value, they overlap more than adding a CM would.
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I just got my browning x-bolt in 2 days ago in a 6.5
Creedmoor😜😜😜😜😜😜
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