6.5 Creedmoor in the works

[mark5pt56]

Well, I'm branching out from the traditional calibers.

Since I already own two other rifles in .308, letting the SPS in .308 w/Hooper Ordnance BM and the 300wm PSS go.

I have a Krieger in 6.5 blank on the way along with a donor SPS SS and HS M24 stock. Will have it finished at 28" in 6.5 Creedmoor.
I decided to run the standard stock for now and maybe later either do a DBM or pick up either the AICS or AX chassis. Will have it bead blasted for a matte finish and if desired, Cerakote later on as well.

Since I'm not delivering a payload, no need to run the 300wm for the ballistics.

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Why on earth did you pick the Creedmoor? It would be my last choice for a LR rig.

[jmart]

Why on earth did you pick the Creedmoor? It would be my last choice for a LR rig.

Why?......

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

First choice. For paper 300wm like ballistics and for those of us that don't want another hobby of reloading, commercially available match-grade ammo for about $1 a round. If Remington hadn't treated the .260Rem like a red headed step child, maybe that would be the way to go.

[ALCOAR]

First choice. For paper 300wm like ballistics and for those of us that don't want another hobby of reloading, commercially available match-grade ammo for about $1 a round. If Remington hadn't treated the .260Rem like a red headed step child, maybe that would be the way to go.

Winner, winner...you just got a chicken dinner

6.5 Creedmoor - .260 Done Right?

This is the second reply in the bolt forum this week...Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

[C-grunt]

Winner, winner...you just got a chicken dinner

6.5 Creedmoor - .260 Done Right?

This is the second reply in the bolt forum this week...Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Come to the dark side..... we have cookies.

[ALCOAR]

...I'd be living in a cardboard box if I got into the bolt game!

In all seriousness I really like the idea of owning a DTA SRS.

[mark5pt56]

I think a lot of people are a bit surprised when you see the data on the "other" calibers. For me, I saw nothing but advantages going to the 6.5C.
When comparing it to a .308, there's a huge difference, although I like the .308 as well. If anyone is looking, have a nice 300wm PSS for you! sub moa shooter.

Anyhow, it has a trigger.

[TehLlama]

Might be easier to just dump the AICS on it early and have it set up for DBM out of the box, but I do agree with the 260/6.5C being the sweet spot for short action M700's, and the 6.5CM being the superiour choice if factory ammunition is desired at all.

[CC556]

Why on earth did you pick the Creedmoor? It would be my last choice for a LR rig.

I'd love to hear the reasoning behind this. I could see an argument based on the fact that Hornady hasn't always kept up with demand for brass/loaded ammo, but other than that I'm having a hard time figuring why it would be anyone's last choice.