.243 Win. vs 6mm Creed.

Small Caliber Shootout

  • #1 choice - 243 Win.

    Votes: 139 60.2%
  • #2 choice - 6mm Creed.

    Votes: 99 42.9%

  • Total voters
    231
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This is the 6mm Creed. Rifle that's been recommended to me...
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Savage 110 Tactical - 26" threaded barrel - 1:7.5 twist
You will love it.
 
morning, I read an articule in shooting times about
the army testing the 243 for a go to sniper round.
very impressive. using 108gr match bullets.
justme gbot tum
 
6mm Creedmoor if your running detachable mags.
.243 if your running a bdl/adl style bottom metal.
.243 is too long for most detachable mags.
Creedmoor's don't feed real great out of standard bottom metal.
 
6mm Creedmoor if your running detachable mags.
.243 if your running a bdl/adl style bottom metal.
.243 is too long for most detachable mags.
Creedmoor's don't feed real great out of standard bottom metal.

I have differing viewpoint.

243 case length is 2.045"

6mm Creedmoor case length is 1.920", allowing for a longer bullet length outside the case in the same length magazine, and maintains the 6.5 Creedmoor's 30-degree shoulder. Testing has found this extends brass life, as well as giving more room in the shortened case.

A. I would use a DBM with AICS mag for 243 to give more room for longer bullets. Advantage Creedmoor.
B. Creedmoor is shorter case so can seat longer bullets out further in a factory BDL/ADL magazine, 243 can't. Advantage Creedmoor.
C. Creedmoor feeds great out of standard bottom metal same as 243.
 
The difference is negligible, both shoot well when made correctly, both feed well when made correctly. There is no real advantage between the two, or any other similar sized case besides commercial availability. Pick one and get to the range.
 
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