Thread: 6.5 Creedmoor? whats everyones thoughts? on hunting performance

Originally Posted by 16Tontovarish

sorry mate, that was a generic comment about the online discussion around it, not you specifically.

God knows i spent so much damn time researching calibres before i bought my first hunting rifle that was wasted in restrospect.

yeah its all great stuff - good discussion especially at a hut or around a fire with a few beers - I know two rules after years shooting deer - blow a big hole if ya fluff the shot then with a decent caliber will at least give you a good blood trail - and if you are not sure then stalk a bit closer -

I was referring to the speed

Getting 2920fps with a creedmoor would just open another set of questions for me.
I stick pretty close to published data though in the absence of reliable pressure indicators.

Originally Posted by Longrun

Getting 2920fps with a creedmoor would just open another set of questions for me.
I stick pretty close to published data though in the absence of reliable pressure indicators.

As i wrote above, stiff load, 24" barrel. 1gr over hornadys book max. GRT shows it to be right on max & .5gr more starts to faintly swipe the brass. Brass is on its 6th loading now and still fine.

More my point is 2800+ with the 143 is pretty easily achievable in the creedmoor.

Oh yeah, fair enough. My 6.5s tend to be around 2750 or 2900 with the 120gr I now use.

Rl26 makes a big difference. Doesnt get anywhere near 2900 with anything else.

Really Barry you should get yourself a Creedmoor....a starter kit is only about NZ$20:

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Really Barry you should get yourself a Creedmoor....a starter kit is only about NZ$20:

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no sorry dont get that at all but then I am not gay or bisexual so maybe missed the point from those on the forum who understand what the fuck its supposed to be

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

no sorry dont get that at all but then I am not gay or bisexual so maybe missed the point from those on the forum who understand what the fuck its supposed to be

Well Barry, some of you older guys may call it the 6.5 Crudmore...
...but many of the younger generation know it as 6.5 Manbun (or the 6.5 Crossfit )

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Well Barry, some of you older guys may call it the 6.5 Crudmore...
...but many of the younger generation know it as 6.5 Manbun (or the 6.5 Crossfit )

so, do you actually have a point to make, or is it just incomprehensible yelling at things you don't like?

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I didnt add .323=8mm on the other end as thats getting silly short for same reason...AND sorry @amlnz I also neglected to add .257=6.25ish LOL
my point being that within reason.(between 6.25----7.62mm).ANY cartridge poking a 140 grn pill at 2600fps is going to make stuff die

Where does your. 39 fit into that range?

Originally Posted by Remmodel7

Where does your. 39 fit into that range?

7.62x39mm wont push a 140grn that fast LOL.... and I onsold it a looong time ago. guess its got to be 7.7 or 7.8mm???

Has 6.8 western been mentioned yet......

Originally Posted by Chilli_Dog

Has 6.8 western been mentioned yet......

Not sure was about to ask the same question!

Very interesting thread,information between the banter lol.
I read a few different projectiles mentioned and am curious to know why the 6.5 users have chosen a particular bullet,ie accuracy,performance,availability or price.
Also if these rifles are being run with suppressors,brakes or not?
I am also considering a 6.5 so any extra information would be welcome.
Cheers.

I also don’t have enough hair for a man bun and don’t look good in leotards so maybe I’ll skip that advice Lol