[grobdriver]

The hunters were drawn to the cartridge because hunting specific loads did not exist

I can see how that would be an attraction...

[grobdriver]

For example, the 6.5 barrel life is in the 2500-3000FPS range and the .243 is usually under 2000FPS.

Now I did not know that barrel life is measured in feet per second.
Learn something every day!

[Mouton]

I am happy with my 243. Go to rounds are the Federal 100gr Hornady BT or Federal 100 gr sp. No need to buy another caliber, scope, and a pile of cartridges. If I feel I need a “reacher”, a 300 winny suits me fine.

[OldGoatCPO]

“The Creedmoor has a muzzle velocity of 140 grain, which measure incredibly well with the factory load of 2,710 fps.” ?? I think there were some editing issues with the article, I believe this should have read “muzzle velocity of 2,710 fps ...with factory load of 140 grain.” I am not by any means an expert but at 300 fps less at same distance I would expect a bigger drop from a 140 grain round run vice a 105 grain round launched at a higher muzzle velocity? Creed ammo has gotten a lot cheaper and compares well against .308 for a hunting round. Seems to me the 105 grain round is ok for varmints and tearing holes in paper. Depending on weapon of choice for deer I use either 150 grain 7MM Mag, 150 grain .308 or 180 grain 30-06. Most success has been with 180 grain 30-06 and the 7MM Mag. But that is not factoring in luck. I went with AR-10 .308 for my build because at the time Creed ammo was way more expensive than a a box of quality .308 hunting ammo. I am changing barrels and switching to Creed. I am not a long range hunter, just at my age that .308 kicks like a pissed off mule.

[W.]

Rember John T. Amber, of the Gun Digest? He was a fan of the 6.5...

[Rinnwald]

Why are they comparing a 6mm to a 6.5? How about 6.5 Creedmoor against .260 Rem?

[PAR35]

Has this guy ever seen a firearm? Or was he just impaired while writing?

In addition to what is pointed out above, contemplate this sentence: “Not much of a differences to see in terms of performances only in numbers. (not much differences)”.

[old-ager]

Can’t import rifles from china but can import articles written there?

[Sam_Damon]

A huge part of any rifle’s accuracy lies in the mind of the trigger-puller.

If someone is convinced their .260 RhinoExpress SuperMagnum Jeroboam will outshoot a 6.5 Creedmoor, it probably will.

I grant we’ve seen vast improvements in metallurgy, engineering, and rifle powders over the past 40-50 years. But rifle accuracy still boils down to the one at the trigger.

[Billthedrill]

The Creedmoor has a muzzle velocity of 140 grain, which measure incredibly well with the factory load of 2,710 fps.

I...uh...what?