7070yshot
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At least get something in the 24x power range. Both will shoot to 1200y STW 1Mile
for hunting I wouldn't personally shoot past 500y with the 6.5CM, STW no problem going to 600.
600 Yards Max for Whitetail: 7mm STW vs 6.5 Creedmoor
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for hunting I wouldn't personally shoot past 500y with the 6.5CM, STW no problem going to 600.
Backcountry sports
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Whichever is more accurate at all range and you shot the best sounds like stw
Calvin45
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You're thread title left me scratching my head at first - along the lines of comparing and contrasting a Honda Civic with an F350, worlds apart, no meaningful comparison, they're both great at what they do and they're meant for completely different things - but reading the post I see your dilemma. Honestly I just love the idea of the big 7 but if we're going to be practical and sensible and such I say go with your 6.5 solely because you say you find it a more comfortable rifle and if deer are all that's in the plan the stw is awesome but entirely unnecessary.
im in a similar position though...I have a sporter weight/size 270 and a heavier, longer 300 win mag. for my hunting the .270 is plenty of horsepower, I'm confident with it, and the rifle is MUCH nicer to walk around with...and yet I find myself lugging thatbig heavy rifle around for no good reason other than "because I want to use that one". So whatever you choose I don't think you can choose wrong and would be a bit of a hypocrite to say otherwise
floyd kittrell
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Not what you asked but if you are in the stand before sunup and in the stand till dark as I do . Why would you choose a scope less than 50-56 MM bell ? Here in our deep woods you loose light earlier than in an open been field .throw on that a cloudy day and more than likely you are gone when the critter you pursue arrives with 44mm scope . Just asking Sir .
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I'm biased on this question. I'm usually hunting with a .257 WBY. This year I'm taking my 7STW for my yearly hunt in Wyoming. I've found a very accurate load for it and I like the ballistics for longer shots. it's certainly not a lightweight rifle, but the ability to send a long shot with accuracy and terminal performance make it my choice.
cmysix
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what do they shoot at 500-600?
keithr41
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Shoot the Creed all day. STW is wasted potential at those ranges.
msmith57
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why would you even think about hauling your long range Scoped rifle in the woods hunting for White tail ? that is 30-30 lever action country. small enough for a Rabbit and big enough for a Bear, 0 to 200 yds.
Lefty7mmstw
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how the heck did you get that from what I said?? You have one scope for two decent rifles. You need another scope.
If I was only to prepare one of the rifles it would definitely be the 6.5 Creedmoor because the 7MM STW will destroy too much meat on a whitetail. With a 600 yard max you can easily have a drop chart taped inside your scope cover.
If you were to say all shots would be 300+ yards, I would opt for the 7MM STW, but at shorter ranges this cartridge will shred whitetails.
If you were to say all shots would be 300+ yards, I would opt for the 7MM STW, but at shorter ranges this cartridge will shred whitetails.
General RE LEE
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VX5HD is already on 6.5 cm
docdempster65
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6.5 Creedmoor is quite adequate for your purposes (Of course,.260
Remington would be even better...)
Remington would be even better...)
General RE LEE
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Is there a blank label available from an ammo retailer for sticking in a scope cover?
