cajunchefray
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That’s what I was thinking.A 270 is what a 6.5 Creedmoor wants to be when it grows up.
That’s what I was thinking.A 270 is what a 6.5 Creedmoor wants to be when it grows up.
Interesting take and agreed.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?
What bullet did you use on the wildebeest and eland and what was the range?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