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<blockquote data-quote="EastTNHunter" data-source="post: 5509719" data-attributes="member: 8364"><p>Well, the creedmoor is a true short action, and is designed well (40 degree shoulder makes it a standard "improved" cartridge), but it absolutely is a ballistic clone of the 6.5 Swede when it's loaded to modern action capabilities (which does exceed SAAMI specs). The Swede is a "tweener" length cartridge that will not fit in a short action, and also is loaded pretty anemic in factory ammo due to some older, weaker rifles that are chambered in this round. Also, 260 Rems are usually twisted slow, so the faster standard twist rate of the creedmoor definitely is designed better for heavier bullets. Hornady just kinda took these two cartridges and "modernized" them into a really good little cartridge, but much of the aura comes from outlandish claims of cartridge disciples that take things well beyond Hornady's marketing claims.</p><p></p><p>Would I own a 6.5 creedmoor? Absolutely. Low recoil, sufficient horsepower for deer-sized game up to any range that I will shoot (300yd and in), ubiquitous and reasonably priced ammo and component supply. But I would also recognize that it has limitations, and would not go out and buy one to replace something that I already have that will do the trick.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EastTNHunter, post: 5509719, member: 8364"] Well, the creedmoor is a true short action, and is designed well (40 degree shoulder makes it a standard “improved” cartridge), but it absolutely is a ballistic clone of the 6.5 Swede when it’s loaded to modern action capabilities (which does exceed SAAMI specs). The Swede is a “tweener” length cartridge that will not fit in a short action, and also is loaded pretty anemic in factory ammo due to some older, weaker rifles that are chambered in this round. Also, 260 Rems are usually twisted slow, so the faster standard twist rate of the creedmoor definitely is designed better for heavier bullets. Hornady just kinda took these two cartridges and “modernized” them into a really good little cartridge, but much of the aura comes from outlandish claims of cartridge disciples that take things well beyond Hornady’s marketing claims. Would I own a 6.5 creedmoor? Absolutely. Low recoil, sufficient horsepower for deer-sized game up to any range that I will shoot (300yd and in), ubiquitous and reasonably priced ammo and component supply. But I would also recognize that it has limitations, and would not go out and buy one to replace something that I already have that will do the trick. [/QUOTE]
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