I haven't put my 6.5 through the paces yet but I believe that it will remain a "speciality gun" to me.
Same deal with the 30-30 vs .300 Savage. Ballistics are nearly identical, with the .300 Savage having a slight advantage.
But as a SHTF firearm, the 30-30 wins hands down.
30-30s are a Midwestern staple. The Savage is an also ran.