which creedmoor asking for a friend

[fvalmostthere]

I am helping my buddy spec out a build to get into prs and he doesn't reload, my first thought was 6.5 creedmoor but with the growing popularity of 6mm creedmoor should I be directing him that way? I know 6 creed is a barrel burner but would he have to worry about that so much with factory ammo? He is thinking bighorn origin so even if he does burn them out barrel swaps won't be bad with the savage prefits.

 

[XLR308]

The 6.5CM equates to a hell of lot of extra practice for the cost of an extra 6mm barrel.
That and the availability of ammo on the shelf would be another bonus in its favor.

 

[spife7980]

Is he willing to pay at least $1 per round? If not then the 6.5 has american gunner stuff for 80 cents per round and its not bad. That plus 50% better barrel life of a 6.5 (2500) vs a 6 (1600) make the 6.5 the obvious choice.

 

[Prebanpaul]

It will be stamped on the barrel 260 Remington

 

[b6graham]

It will be stamped on the barrel 260 Remington

Back to this shit?

6.5 creed easy.

Berger factory save the brass

 

[TheGerman]

6.6 Creedmost

 

[Average guy]

6.5 creedmoor is the budget choice. It offers a larger amount of factory ammo and tons of proven data. It’s the perfect start into long range rifle.

 

[fvalmostthere]

That was my initial thought guys thanks for getting me back on track

 

[Average guy]

That was my initial thought guys thanks for getting me back on track

I’ve run into the same issue. Last time it was my son. He had his heart set on a 6mm. After showing him the economics of all choices we spun a 6.5 creedmoor pre fit on his action.

 

[NewsShooter]

Is he willing to pay at least $1 per round? If not then the 6.5 has american gunner stuff for 80 cents per round and its not bad. That plus 50% better barrel life of a 6.5 (2500) vs a 6 (1600) make the 6.5 the obvious choice.

I've gotten it on sale for .50/rd, cheaper than I can get brass most of the time. Slower than the match ammo and not quite as consistent but shoots well. I break it out when I'm taking friends to the range.

 

[jg6.5]

+1 for the 6.5CM

 

[Shawn1492]

Split the difference. 6.25 quarter bore for the win

 

[Average guy]

Split the difference. 6.25 quarter bore for the win

I would love to try on. I just can’t justify the costs of really top shelf high bc bullets for one.

 

[b6graham]

I would love to try on. I just can’t justify the costs of really top shelf high bc bullets for one.

They're that expensive?

Between Sierra and Berger isnt top shelf

 

[Average guy]

All reports I’ve read shooters are using Blackjack bullets. I can only venture to guess the price of a boutique bullet. Maybe I’m wrong. Just seems a 6.5 creedmoor is the value leader in this range of cartridges. I shoot many calibers but day in and day out it’s tough to argue against cheap factory ammunition and plentiful components and easily obtained loading data and experience with the newest loads and factory ammunition.

 

[GySgt Smith JE]

I'd have to agree with most on here. The better barrel life, cheaper ammo, and availability of the 6.5 makes it an easy choice for a beginner.

 

[b6graham]

All reports I’ve read shooters are using Blackjack bullets. I can only venture to guess the price of a boutique bullet. Maybe I’m wrong. Just seems a 6.5 creedmoor is the value leader in this range of cartridges. I shoot many calibers but day in and day out it’s tough to argue against cheap factory ammunition and plentiful components and easily obtained loading data and experience with the newest loads and factory ammunition.

Its between a sierra and a berger. So not expensive if you're reloading

Not gonna argue against your other points though

 

[Campguy308]

I got tired of making things overly complicated, so I decided a while back to stick with 6.5cm. Plus, if you have to shoot at something besides a steel target while playing a game, it has plenty of "business" power.