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<blockquote data-quote="Darryle" data-source="post: 2961155" data-attributes="member: 109917"><p>We tend to throw shade at ideas we don't need or ideas we so no merit in. Take this thread, the 223 threads and the 6.5 thread on the Slide and combine them, now look at our thoughts on each. We either think they have value or we think they are ridiculous, no gray area for most, myself included.</p><p></p><p>When the Creedmoor came out, it was a very accurate and capable cartridge out to distances most people should not be shooting. Because it took your average range bum from 200yds to 600yds, it started seeing a lot of use in the field. We also saw a huge increase in wounded/lost game, ridiculous shots on game on video and a ton of criticism from the "no replacement for displacement" crowd. Now factor in how poorly the original bullet offering was in the ELD line and how much of that "Creedmoor" criticism was warranted. While that original bullet was extremely accurate, it performed poorly with erratic results. </p><p></p><p>Now there is not much criticism for the 6.5 Creedmoor on long range game because bullet construction has made leaps and bounds since it's introduction. </p><p></p><p>That construction technology has filtered down into the micro calibers and into our optics. Chinese made scopes at the turn of the century were set and forget, tap, tap, tap to get a zero, now leave it alone. Today, there are many Chinese produced scopes that handle being twisted and return to zero, how they handle treatment is another issue.</p><p></p><p>Technology is the driver behind our faith, we all trust something and like ex wives, until that trust is thoroughly destroyed, we blindly march along banging our drum, while everyone at home is screaming at the TV. </p><p></p><p>It takes an upclose and personal failure to open our eyes and see the value in what others have learned. </p><p></p><p>You learn from being stupid, and I have learned a lot over the years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darryle, post: 2961155, member: 109917"] We tend to throw shade at ideas we don't need or ideas we so no merit in. Take this thread, the 223 threads and the 6.5 thread on the Slide and combine them, now look at our thoughts on each. We either think they have value or we think they are ridiculous, no gray area for most, myself included. When the Creedmoor came out, it was a very accurate and capable cartridge out to distances most people should not be shooting. Because it took your average range bum from 200yds to 600yds, it started seeing a lot of use in the field. We also saw a huge increase in wounded/lost game, ridiculous shots on game on video and a ton of criticism from the "no replacement for displacement" crowd. Now factor in how poorly the original bullet offering was in the ELD line and how much of that "Creedmoor" criticism was warranted. While that original bullet was extremely accurate, it performed poorly with erratic results. Now there is not much criticism for the 6.5 Creedmoor on long range game because bullet construction has made leaps and bounds since it's introduction. That construction technology has filtered down into the micro calibers and into our optics. Chinese made scopes at the turn of the century were set and forget, tap, tap, tap to get a zero, now leave it alone. Today, there are many Chinese produced scopes that handle being twisted and return to zero, how they handle treatment is another issue. Technology is the driver behind our faith, we all trust something and like ex wives, until that trust is thoroughly destroyed, we blindly march along banging our drum, while everyone at home is screaming at the TV. It takes an upclose and personal failure to open our eyes and see the value in what others have learned. You learn from being stupid, and I have learned a lot over the years. [/QUOTE]
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