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6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm -08
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<blockquote data-quote="jakeway" data-source="post: 4363191" data-attributes="member: 280"><p>I've used several cartridges for deer, from 243 WIN to 308 WIN in short action, and 270 WIN in Long action. Although I don't have two exact rifles in the same caliber anymore (I used to have identical Ruger M77 in 243 and 260 REM, but sold the 243) I'd say my favorite caliber is .264 (I still have the 260 REM and a 6.5 Creedmoor) with the 7mm-08 a close third. I like how easy the 260 and Creedmoor are to reload.</p><p></p><p>If you want to shoot coyotes to whitetail, choose the Creedmoor. If you want to shoot Deer to Elk, then the 7mm-08. It's true that the 7mm has a wider range of bullets available, but for deer you need nothing heavier than 140 gr, so the larger weight 7mm mean nothing to me.</p><p></p><p>As for rifle choice, I've never been a fan of the Savage. My Creedmoor is in a Ruger American Predator. It looks almost identical to the Savage Axis, but up close the little details seem to point to the Ruger as the better choice.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure there will soon be more factory ammo choices for the Creedmoor, but I found several boxes of Hornady American Whitetail with 129 gr Interlock bullets for $17.88 a box. They shot 1.5" groups at 200 yards in my rifle, and I shot two deer an a coyote in 15 minutes with that round this fall. Recoil is very mild, especially with the very good recoil pad on the Ruger American.</p><p></p><p>My 7MM-08 is a CVA Hunter single shot. It';s a fun, easy to carry rifle that works great in brush with a 2-7X32 scope. I've shot a couple deer with it with 120 gr Sierra Pro Hunter bullets, and also get sub-MOA groups with it. That would be a great gun for youth, and it can be had for less than $200 off the shelf. (I don't think it's avail in 6.5 Creedmoor though.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jakeway, post: 4363191, member: 280"] I've used several cartridges for deer, from 243 WIN to 308 WIN in short action, and 270 WIN in Long action. Although I don't have two exact rifles in the same caliber anymore (I used to have identical Ruger M77 in 243 and 260 REM, but sold the 243) I'd say my favorite caliber is .264 (I still have the 260 REM and a 6.5 Creedmoor) with the 7mm-08 a close third. I like how easy the 260 and Creedmoor are to reload. If you want to shoot coyotes to whitetail, choose the Creedmoor. If you want to shoot Deer to Elk, then the 7mm-08. It's true that the 7mm has a wider range of bullets available, but for deer you need nothing heavier than 140 gr, so the larger weight 7mm mean nothing to me. As for rifle choice, I've never been a fan of the Savage. My Creedmoor is in a Ruger American Predator. It looks almost identical to the Savage Axis, but up close the little details seem to point to the Ruger as the better choice. I'm sure there will soon be more factory ammo choices for the Creedmoor, but I found several boxes of Hornady American Whitetail with 129 gr Interlock bullets for $17.88 a box. They shot 1.5" groups at 200 yards in my rifle, and I shot two deer an a coyote in 15 minutes with that round this fall. Recoil is very mild, especially with the very good recoil pad on the Ruger American. My 7MM-08 is a CVA Hunter single shot. It';s a fun, easy to carry rifle that works great in brush with a 2-7X32 scope. I've shot a couple deer with it with 120 gr Sierra Pro Hunter bullets, and also get sub-MOA groups with it. That would be a great gun for youth, and it can be had for less than $200 off the shelf. (I don't think it's avail in 6.5 Creedmoor though.) [/QUOTE]
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