Hornady has been so very innovative, it surprises me that you are so down on them. I started using their 140 SST Superformace ammo in my 270 decades ago. It has been accurate and effective for me, had a great 10 year run on successful Coues hunts. When I started shooting in PRS matches their 6.5C match ammo was affordable and accurate. Heck even their bargain priced bulk American Gunner ammo shot lites out in my two 6.5C rifles. Their line up of Precision Hunter ammo is a great concept and has worked well for me.
BTW my vote is 270 WIN
Hornady doesn't make the Superformance powder.
Hornady brass, in the past, has sucked. It has gotten better. But very inconsistent lot to lot. Key examples:
When the 6.5SAUM 4S came out, Hornady stepped up and made brass, so glad they did, as this is a great round (started by wildcatting the 7SAUM made by Remington) In 3 very distinct lots, with up to 30gr brass weight variations. Not interchangeable with the same load.
I have found big brass weight variations between factory ammo brass and virgin brass for the reloader. Also between ammo type. In 6.5CM and 6CM too.
The ELD-X, ELD-M, old A-Max bullets are good performers. But not too consistent from what I have found. I do love the V-max bullets for coyotes.
The 6.5CM/6CM. When they were introduced, the main reason for success was the availability of a lot of ammo choices. But the cartridge itself is not much different than others. Right between 6.5x47L and .260 Rem. Or 6x47L and .243 Win. All good choices, and nice to have options. Luckily, brass manufacturers like Lapua, Peterson, Alpha are making great brass for the cartridges. I own a 6CM, 25CM, and 6.5CM (older daughter's rifle). So I am being hypocritical here. But if there was no Creed family, I would have a .243AI, .250AI (had one for a long time), 6.5SLR (I own one of these too), or .260 Rem/.260AI (I own one of these too).
6.5PRC, again, thank goodness Lapua and ADG are making good brass for this. The 6.5PRC doesn't do anything a 6.5-.284 or 6.5SAUM won't do. And the huge issue with SAAMI chambers and SAAMI cut dies not sizing correctly is a widely known problem.
.300PRC, still right between .300WM, 30 Nosler, & .300RUM. Same problem with SAAMI chambers and SAAMI dies.
Hornady's marketing team are geniuses. I will definitely give them that.
I guess I just changed my own mind.
I still hate Hornady brass. And still hate the fact that I like the snowflake mainstream millenial Ceeedmoor family. My hair is too short for a man-bun.
Creedmoors are like mopeds and....you know the other part. Fun to ride, but you don't want anyone seeing you do it.
