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Move over 6.5 Creedmoor something New is Coming Thru ...
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<blockquote data-quote="fmuguira" data-source="post: 1704393" data-attributes="member: 27974"><p>Lots of good comments here. I have a 7-08, I ve had two 6.5 CM s and friend (gunsmith) has built 5-6 6 CM s already. </p><p></p><p>MHO is none of these cartridges are magic.. just different platforms doing similar work/performance. That said I believe the 6 and 6.5 CM s have one advantage (my opinion) over the 308 based cartridges (243 and 260) and it is they better fit a SA (2.8-2.850") action. If you happen to have a 3" action then other than a more modern shoulder angle ( better at controlling case growth) then honestly the 243 and 260 will give you slightly better performance. </p><p></p><p>The differences are more imagined than actual IMO between the 6, 6.5 CM and the 243 and 260. </p><p></p><p>The 6mm Rem case is a different animal but it requires a min 3" action and even becomes more versatile built in a long action. </p><p></p><p>I concur with one of the upper posts about the SA Barrett Fieldcraft and them using a 3" SA and quick twists... mighty good planning. They are a lightweight/hunting type rifle though. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck with whichever of these cartridges you choose; they ll all do a commendable job!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmuguira, post: 1704393, member: 27974"] Lots of good comments here. I have a 7-08, I ve had two 6.5 CM s and friend (gunsmith) has built 5-6 6 CM s already. MHO is none of these cartridges are magic.. just different platforms doing similar work/performance. That said I believe the 6 and 6.5 CM s have one advantage (my opinion) over the 308 based cartridges (243 and 260) and it is they better fit a SA (2.8-2.850") action. If you happen to have a 3" action then other than a more modern shoulder angle ( better at controlling case growth) then honestly the 243 and 260 will give you slightly better performance. The differences are more imagined than actual IMO between the 6, 6.5 CM and the 243 and 260. The 6mm Rem case is a different animal but it requires a min 3" action and even becomes more versatile built in a long action. I concur with one of the upper posts about the SA Barrett Fieldcraft and them using a 3" SA and quick twists... mighty good planning. They are a lightweight/hunting type rifle though. Good Luck with whichever of these cartridges you choose; they ll all do a commendable job! [/QUOTE]
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