[crabpott]

Just for grins I’d be interested in a comparison between the 6.5x55 Swedish and the 6.5 Creed at a relatively short range of 200-300 yards.
Just curious.

[Badboo]

From what I've read, at that difference no difference to speak of. I have a Begara hunting rifle in 6.5 creed. Beautiful wood. Maybe three shots to zero it in. Easily 1/8” moa. I'm replacing my longtime 270 win deer round with it.

For anyone looking for a great whitetail round, I now recommend the 6.5 over all the other usual suspects. The kick is very mild, great for women and younger shooters.

[USMCPOP]

Quick rundown on the various 6.5 mm cartridges: http://www.eabco.com/6.5_mm_cartridges.html

And more: http://www.chuckhawks.com/6-5mm_family.htm

Good article on three of the newer 6.5’s: http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-shootout-260-6.5x47-6.5-creedmoor/

[JD_UTDallas]

6.5x55 is loaded to lower pressure due to all the nearly 70 uear old rifles it could be loaded in vs the brand new creedmore. if you want competition level long range performance skip the creedmore and go with the 6.5-284 Norma which has more case capacity than that 30-06 round shown in the picture any thing the 6.5 creedmore does the 6.5 Norma does better with 200fps more velocity at any bullet weight vs the creedmore. it’s like comparing the 308 vs 30.06 in case capacity. downside is the Norma is a known barrel burner one cannot shove thay much powder down a narrow bore and not get throat erosion.