The 6.5 bandwagon, the new wonder caliber. We were shooting them back in the early 70’s. I was shooting a 6.5-284 in competition and used a 6.5-06 also. Many hunted with the 264 Win Mag. All of which will shoot circles around the Creedmoor.
Now, on the auto vs bolt for hunting. Don't worry your pretty little heads about this, just choose the right ammo to feed the beast.
6.5 x 55 SWEDES ! .....For another 100 years !
Out to 300 yards or so, it hardly makes a difference.
As an actual HUNTER (as opposed to a target shooter), I have a hard time justifying trying a shot any farther than that.
When paper becomes the target, Hell, knock yourselves out. When the bullet-stability becomes the issue, just hitting the target point-on—have fun! That is what it is all about.
I’m into sneaking up on game, myself. Getting closer—then closer still. That usta be called “hunting”.
Correction. They all shoot the same bullet. It comes down to what you put behind it. I’ve shot out to a mile with mine. I’ve hit coyotes and knocked them down well past 1000 yards. It’s not a bandwagon. Numbers don’t lie.
I’ve had hits on two leggers past 2k yards, I know what I’m about.