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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5070300 04/14/14 10:10 PM
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glad to see the weekly creed vs 260 debate is still live and well

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Originally Posted By: HorizonFirearms
Yep I am running the 129 Lr accubonds and 45 gr of h414 at 2904 out of a 23 inch creed


How does the dope chart hold up with the published BC from Nosler?


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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5071442 04/15/14 02:21 PM
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I would suggest 6.5 creed is great for non-reloaders. As a reloader
of 308 and 260 among others, I prefer the 260.

260 loaded ammo is often more expensive than Hornady creed which you could
stock up on.


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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: kmon11] #5071570 04/15/14 03:16 PM
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Yep I am running the 129 Lr accubonds and 45 gr of h414 at 2904 out of a 23 inch creed


How does the dope chart hold up with the published BC from Nosler?


Well, unless my crono is off at 750 looks like the pretty spot on, haven't had a chance to shoot it farther than that yet

Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Gravytrain] #5071571 04/15/14 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gravytrain
I would suggest 6.5 creed is great for non-reloaders. As a reloader
of 308 and 260 among others, I prefer the 260.

260 loaded ammo is often more expensive than Hornady creed which you could
stock up on.


Although with norma and Nosler brass coming for the creed. With the additional magazine box length the Creed is looking better and better

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Originally Posted By: HorizonFirearms
Originally Posted By: Gravytrain
I would suggest 6.5 creed is great for non-reloaders. As a reloader
of 308 and 260 among others, I prefer the 260.

260 loaded ammo is often more expensive than Hornady creed which you could
stock up on.


Although with norma and Nosler brass coming for the creed. With the additional magazine box length the Creed is looking better and better


I should also mention that I don't ever plan on purchasing an AR-10 or LR308 like platform.
My 260 is a non-DM bolt gun.

I like the 6.5 Grendel (or 6.8 SPCII) in the AR15 platform.


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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: HorizonFirearms] #5071628 04/15/14 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: HorizonFirearms
Originally Posted By: Gravytrain
I would suggest 6.5 creed is great for non-reloaders. As a reloader
of 308 and 260 among others, I prefer the 260.

260 loaded ammo is often more expensive than Hornady creed which you could
stock up on.


Although with norma and Nosler brass coming for the creed. With the additional magazine box length the Creed is looking better and better


Agreed. When I got into the 6.5 arena the 260 was more popular. Now I have high end dies, and quite a :bit of brass, so I feel married to it. But as throats erode, the 6.5 Creed handloader can chase the lands longer than the 260 can, and still fit in the mag.


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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5071944 04/15/14 06:32 PM
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I just picked up a McWhorter 6.5 Ackley Improved. Was wanting a SA 6.5, but can't complain for the price I got. Anxious to drive it. Pushing 140's at 3100 fps according to McWhorter during load development.


Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5081853 04/22/14 01:47 AM
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I will really like a Remington action, but they only make a 260 and it is only 20". Is it better to buy a Remington action/gun and have it re-chambered/barreled or just buy a custom gun? I have always done my own triggers/stocks, reloading and other custom changes.

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Hmmm, I only have a few 6.5's....

6.5-06ai (2), 6.5x55 and .256 Newton

I would build, versus off the rack, but that is just me. Though the 6.5Creed in a Ruger Hawkeye would be a great start.

Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5082425 04/22/14 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: Oldpaint
I will really like a Remington action, but they only make a 260 and it is only 20". Is it better to buy a Remington action/gun and have it re-chambered/barreled or just buy a custom gun? I have always done my own triggers/stocks, reloading and other custom changes.



Either or.

If you do your own stock and trigger work might as well just true action and rebarrel.

One thing to remember is a lot of the custom maker buy stocks and triggers in large quantity so they get a discount. A lot of the time they can install them close to what you can just buy them for.


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6.5x55 has been a long time favorite of mine even though I have never owned one.


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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5082759 04/22/14 06:18 PM
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Just get a custom 6.5 Creed and you will never look back. Or do like BoBo and rebarrel an old 700 to one and you will be happy as a lark

Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5087055 04/25/14 03:52 AM
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What are the advantages of a 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Remington, 6.5x47 Lapua and what is the ideal barrel length for each. Basically looking for a good long range hunter. Most hunting will be from blinds. Not worried about barrel length or carry weight. Assuming all will have the same stock.

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Savage has a 6.5 Creed in their line up



Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5087227 04/25/14 12:18 PM
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6.5 Creedmoor and 260 produce the same external ballistics. 6.5 x 47 makes a bit less velocity if it's loaded sensibly, but it can match MV of the other two if pushed hard vs the other two loaded sensibly. In other words a hot loaded 6.5 x 47 meets a moderate loaded 260 and 6.5 Creedmoor.

To extract the velocity out of the case a 24" barrel will do, but it makes for a long rifle.

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Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: Oldpaint] #5087268 04/25/14 12:45 PM
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If you like the blue/wood look, here is a tikka factory .260 at a couple places looks to be around $650! That is if your looking for a factory rifle!
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads..._t#Post8790133.

Re: What kind of 6.5/260 to buy? [Re: J.G.] #5087297 04/25/14 01:08 PM
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6.5 Creedmoor and 260 produce the same external ballistics. 6.5 x 47 makes a bit less velocity if it's loaded sensibly, but it can match MV of the other two if pushed hard vs the other two loaded sensibly. In other words a hot loaded 6.5 x 47 meets a moderate loaded 260 and 6.5 Creedmoor.

To extract the velocity out of the case a 24" barrel will do, but it makes for a long rifle.

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I love anything 6.5, but in my opinion if your going to have one you ought to have one that can get the most out of the caliber. By that I mean good velocity with the highest BC bullet. 6.5-284, 6.5-06, 264 wm are great cartridges. Of the 3 I like the 264 because it has the most velocity, but they will all do what you want to do. If your up for something creative the 6.5 wsm, 6.5 saum and 6.5-06 AI are all cool rounds that offer a little more in the velocity department. Of course the fun police will start squawking about barrel life if you build one of the aforementioned wild cats. The 26 Nosler is going to be a booger bear but I think it's going to kick and to me that defeats the purpose of having a 6.5.


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