Re: I just ordered a long range varmint control to
[re: jimbrown]
06/15/08 07:11 AM
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Jim, If you get serious about the .308 be sure to shop it around. I found the 6.5 Creedmoor in stock for hundreds off the price others asked. Delays from the factory can run into several months so finding a seller with stock can save serious time and $.
I won't knock the .308 but... If you are interested in shooting farther than 3-400 yds you might like the 6.5mm.
The ballistics of the 6.5 are something to consider. The 6.5 shoots flatter than the .308 and it is less effected by wind than the .308 is. The .308 is a really really good round but for some purposes the 6.5 is better. The 6.5 is basically a .308 with a 30 degree shoulder necked to 6.5mm. It has less recoil than the .308 and will group tighter. There is some movement in the 600-1000 yard/meter match shooters toward 6.5mm bullet.
There are a plethora of 6.5 chamberings. The 6.5x284 is a hot number but barrels are reported to start loosing accuracy with as few as 1000 rounds which I find intolerable. The 6.5 Creedmoor was purposely designed to be gentle on brass and barrels and be easy for the hand loader. Even the Hornady factory ammo lists the commonly available powder and weight of charge and uses a commercialy available bullet so you can roll your own if you want. That gives you a safe starting place while looking for the magic combination that will make your rifle sing.
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