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6.5CM vs 6.5PRC???
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1872765" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Tongue in cheek, I sort of agree with zog. These decisions are somewhat difficult to make and you will usually have second thoughts. The easy way is to make a pros and cons list then compare the two that way. But if you take each on the merits of loaded ammunition alone, the 6.5 Creedmoor wins hands down. It been around longer than 10 years and the popularity of this cartridge has allowed quite a bit of ammunition to come onto the market.</p><p></p><p>Deer and antelope are easy, there's plenty to choose from. Elk can be a little different especially if you are trying for longer shots. But the 143 and 147 grain bullets will harvest elk when you practice field shooting to increase your confidence.</p><p></p><p>For elk alone, I suggest that you call Josh at Copper Creek Cartridge Company:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://coppercreekcartridgeco.com/product/6-5-creedmoor-156gr-berger-eol-elite-hunter/" target="_blank">https://coppercreekcartridgeco.com/product/6-5-creedmoor-156gr-berger-eol-elite-hunter/</a></p><p></p><p>This is the link to his custom load for the newer Berger 156 gr. Elite Hunter bullet. I've shot this bullet out to 1,000 yards with excellent results. You will have more than enough energy at 700 yards in the Creedmoor to put an elk down with authority. Discuss it with Josh and see what he has to say. </p><p></p><p>This bullet is also loaded in the new Berger Ammunition:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.eurooptic.com/Berger-Match-Grade-Ammunition-65mm-Creedmoor-156gr-EOL-Elite-Hunter-Box-of-20-31070.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.eurooptic.com/Berger-Match-Grade-Ammunition-65mm-Creedmoor-156gr-EOL-Elite-Hunter-Box-of-20-31070.aspx</a></p><p></p><p>The trick will be if Bergara has the proper twist rate in the barrel for the Creedmoor. Apparently their barrels have a 1:8" twist rate. This will stabilize the 156 gr. but you will lose a little BC with this twist rate. The Berger calculator has this at zero elevation and 59 degrees F. It recommends a 1:7.75" twist for maximum BC.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1872765, member: 27307"] Tongue in cheek, I sort of agree with zog. These decisions are somewhat difficult to make and you will usually have second thoughts. The easy way is to make a pros and cons list then compare the two that way. But if you take each on the merits of loaded ammunition alone, the 6.5 Creedmoor wins hands down. It been around longer than 10 years and the popularity of this cartridge has allowed quite a bit of ammunition to come onto the market. Deer and antelope are easy, there's plenty to choose from. Elk can be a little different especially if you are trying for longer shots. But the 143 and 147 grain bullets will harvest elk when you practice field shooting to increase your confidence. For elk alone, I suggest that you call Josh at Copper Creek Cartridge Company: [URL]https://coppercreekcartridgeco.com/product/6-5-creedmoor-156gr-berger-eol-elite-hunter/[/URL] This is the link to his custom load for the newer Berger 156 gr. Elite Hunter bullet. I've shot this bullet out to 1,000 yards with excellent results. You will have more than enough energy at 700 yards in the Creedmoor to put an elk down with authority. Discuss it with Josh and see what he has to say. This bullet is also loaded in the new Berger Ammunition: [URL]https://www.eurooptic.com/Berger-Match-Grade-Ammunition-65mm-Creedmoor-156gr-EOL-Elite-Hunter-Box-of-20-31070.aspx[/URL] The trick will be if Bergara has the proper twist rate in the barrel for the Creedmoor. Apparently their barrels have a 1:8" twist rate. This will stabilize the 156 gr. but you will lose a little BC with this twist rate. The Berger calculator has this at zero elevation and 59 degrees F. It recommends a 1:7.75" twist for maximum BC. Enjoy the process!:) [/QUOTE]
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