Why did you buy a 6.5 Creedmoore?

[cajunchefray]

A 270 is what a 6.5 Creedmoor wants to be when it grows up.

That’s what I was thinking.

 

[hoytcanon]

I did not fall.for the cartridge, as it is 99% marketing hype.

 

[cajunchefray]

I’m always amazed at the visceral hatred some have for the 6.5CM. I’m ambivalent regarding this cartridge; it is a cartridge great for some areas and lacking in other areas…just like 99% of all cartridges. Personally, I’m happy with mine just like I am happy with my 308s, 243, 222, 45-70, 30-06, etc, etc.

Had it been developed by someone else as a medium game hunting cartridge with long range shooting ballistics, and named something different like 265 Rigby, 6.5x49 Mauser, 265 Winchester, etc., I wonder - would it elicit the same emotional response when discussed?

Interesting take and agreed.
I’m still in the.277 crowd, but willing to explore the.264 crowd.

Realistically, Hornady has successfully marketed a number of good new cartridges, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is at the apex of successful cartridge design and sound marketing.
All for the good of shooting sports, and adding to the rifle economy. That is important for all riflemen.
Suppliers need success.

As an old school guy, I would prefer the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser for my next rifle.

But, if a proper, old school classic rifle, walnut and blue steel 6.5 Creedmoor showed up at a good price, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
A well balanced cartridge, and I can buy ammo locally.

 

[Neophyte]

Have been shooting a 6.5CM since 2009.

Accuracy is very good.

Accomplishment:

T box hits at 1300 yards.
Many sub .25moa groups
Won several matches with it

One shot kills on:

Duiker
Impala
Blesbok
Ostrich
Whitetail
Hog
Black Wildebeest
Eland
Giraffe

Other than the Duiker, my 11 year old son took that list. It is a capable cartridge that most people don't give it enough credit.

YMMV

What bullet did you use on the wildebeest and eland and what was the range?

 

[Canadaboy]

I bought one because the guy I foolishly sold my .270 to wanted a 6.5 CM. So I bought the 6.5 and traded it to him to get my .270 back