The 6.5 Creedmoor ~ A fabulous round, but beware of the misleading hype! 

Amazing. No random firearms spread out on the table, no 5 gun safes with 400 stickers in the background. Just a man, calmly talking with a lot of information. Neither a fanboy or hater. How refreshing. Thank you.

When this gentlemen is talking we should all sit and take out pen and paper,thank you for your videos.

This man has forgotten more than most of us will ever know!! What a pleasure to listen.

I like how he called what the writer was doing a sin. We need more teachers like this man. God bless you and your family, sir.

6.5 Swede, one of the finest cartridges ever devised. It survived 124 years and did so without fake advertisement.

Love you! Gun Blue! Both of my best friends bought 6.5 Creedmoors as hunting rifles. I fought off there constant nagging and kidney jabs and bought a 308 exclaiming “The 308 has been fighting wars and killing medium game since the early 50’s, it’s fine” Plus I shoot service rifle competition and “Creedmoor” is the metaphorical “Anacrombie and Fitch” of shooting which makes me Nacious every time time I say it or write it, in fact I might go throw up now having writing this. The Wizard AKA Gun Blue always brings peace to my Gun nerd mind.

This man is a national treasure

I believe a 7mm 08 hits the sweet spot for BC, SD and felt recoil...Next up the .308

As others have said here "this man has forgotten more than most of us will ever know" He is a pleasure to listen too. I have recommended him to others in our shooting club.

I have reloaded my own ammo for over 30 years. This guy knows his stuff. What he is talking about is exactly why I am on the way to building an AR10 in 6.5 CM. This is an in intriguing caliber for me, and I have several 30-06 rifles and loads for each, and also why I didn't opt for 308 WIN. Be safe with your reloading and shooting, and pass on your knowledge and passion for firearms to a young person! Cheers

Getting a bit fed up of people babbling on about how amazing this cartridge is. "sell your .303" they say "it shoots like a banana". "Got to get a creed" . I cringe now every time someone mentions this calibre. I've therefore have deliberatley gone the opposite way. I wanted a light weight stalking rifle for deer and just to upset them ordered it in .303 British. So when they ask "what are you shooting" I wont be saying "6.5 Creed". "It aint the arrow its the Indian". Great video GunBlue. I love your videos and sensible information you provide. From the UK by the way.

I always enjoy this mans videos. Straight ahead with information with no real hype or un- disclaimed bias. As hunters, I believe our most elusive prey is the perfect cartridge. IMO the 6.5 Creed is NOT the best in any one category. Head to head with other cartridges, there are many others with better velocities, better trajectories, better energy at distance, lower recoil, similar effective range, BC's, sectional density... There are lots of cartridges that will outshine the 6.5 in any one category, but very few that will beat it in every area as a whole. It is the 'Goldie Locks' cartridge - not too this , not too that, but just right... IF... if... it is right for the job you're doing. Good moose cartridge? NO. Good deer cartridge? YES. Best deer cartridge? Sure, if you want it to be. If not, that's okay too. Good long range abilities, good hunting applications, light recoil. It's just a nice all around cartridge. If you don't like it, that's fine pick another one - there are lots of 'good cartridges', so everyone should feel free to find their happy place. I don't think the perfect cartridge will ever exist for many reasons, not the least of which is that physics will never allow it. Happy Hunting.

I've owned the 6.5 swede, 260 remington, and 6.5 creedmoor. They all basically have the same ballistics for the most part. And in my opinion you can't go wrong with any of them. Whichever one of these you have, be happy with it because they are all great cartridges.

My first Swede was a Mauser. I had a choice of 6 & had a raincheck when the sporting goods store ran out of .303 British rifles. I "settled" for the 1896 for a whopping $69.00. Little did I know. Immediately started handloading due to scarceness of ammo. Then found a Rem 700 in 6.5 Swedish. Love this cartridge.

Greetings from Canada! Thanks for passing down all of your knowledge. Its a pleasure listening to you.

G’day from Australia mate, Swede works for me in my Tikka!

Always a pleasure to hear a gentlemen speak. Especially during times we are in now.

I hunt, I never shoot targets unless Im sighting in a rifle or pistol. I consider the 6.5 a complete waste unless your shooting targets...There is nothing HUNTING it will do better than calibers we already have. BUT if you want to spend your money and take the advice of marketers and gun writers who are getting paid for their opinion...rock and roll....thanks for this video and agree the only thing that will save our country is prayers and brave men and women standing up for what they believe. We are under attack

The consumer of firearms and munitions has an ombudsman right here. You can fool all the people some of the time, but you won't fool Mr. GB at any time! Thank you Mr. GB. You are so credible!

The 6.5 Creedmoor is the closest cartridge I could find to the 257 Roberts with available ammunition. It’s a joy to shoot with low recoil.

I want to thank you for the wisdom and time you share passing on history and knowledge. My late grandfather was a history buff, teacher, fireman and ex airforce. You remind me of him. I'd sit cross legade on the floor and listen to him for hours. He too was a firearm collector and antique fishing gear enthusiasts. I hated history class but his wisdom demanded my attention. God bless

Sir You remind me so much of my father that passed away in 2013. You look almost exactly like he did. Your calm and factual explanation is exactly how he handled and taught my sister and I. The voice..... well we are South African so there is a huge difference. Thank you for the great content and for reminding me how much my father loved hunting and rifles; and the great times we had pursuing game. God bless you and your country!

Excellent overview and analysis. A voice of sanity in a world of hype.

How refreshing to listen to someone who tells it as it is! No exaggerated sales pitch!He not out trying to sell it to us. Thank you for a great video, a pleasure watching you.

I tune in when I have the urge to listen to intelligence and common sense. Your videos are all A-1 top shelf. Thank you sir.

Sir, I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and understanding of various cartridges. God bless you and your loved ones as well!

Thank you Sir for your time, words, and knowledge... I look forward to learning more with each video you send out...

I shouldn't be laughing ...Mr Blue's sent of humour is classic. In between being memorized with the lesson and the sense of gratitude i feel with all his videos...his humour catches me off guard and i crack up...then have to rewind 30 seconds to hear what I have missed. What a guy.

I think the 6.5 calibers popularity comes from the low recoil. And the 1-8 , 1-8.5 standard twist in factory rifles, making it possible to use the longer best bc bullets. Whitout having to buy a new barrel. Easy on the shoulder. Easy on the wallet. Good performance in wind.

I'd just like to say thanks for sharing with us. I like to learn and enjoy your videos a lot. Blessings.

I really enjoy listening/learning from your tutorials- Thank you for your efforts.

Thank you for all of the knowledge you bestow upon the youtube community. Greatly appreciated!

I have a beautiful CZ 550 in 6.5 Swede, but it's too nice to take in the field, so I hunt deer with a synthetic stocked Remington Model 7 in 7-08. It meets my needs in a small handy package. When the the 6.5 Creedmore came out I passed on it. I just can't see it filling any niche between these two rifles, but I agree it is a very efficient round.

As always, I'm that much smarter after watching your videos!! There aren't many people that I am willing to set and listen to these days but you are most certainly one of them. Thanks for taking the time to pass your wisdom on to your viewers. I know it is greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge in such an easy-to-watch format, sir. I always learn a lot from your videos.

I love your informative chats, it is clear that you have forgotten more about cartridges and ballistics than the new 'experts' know. I love the wisdom that you share, clear and concise. God bless you too.

Wayne, I bought the Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor rifle about 9 months ago. I think its a great round and rifle, but if I didn't have it, I'd be fine with only having my 30/30 Marlin and my 10/22 Ruger; I guess I'm simple but they work and are both fun to shoot. Thank you for this and all your videos. I think you are the best at explaining everything from gun cleaning (and not oiling) to specifics on numerous firearms. Thank you for all you do.

I understand what you're saying about comparing cartridges or calibers. I've also read this baloney that is put out by writers and manufacturers reps. Putting that aside, I really appreciate your knowledge and willingness to send it to us. I nominate you as the educator of the decade. Thanks, once again, I watch often and learn much.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, opinions, and observations with us. You are very well educated, well spoken and you put together an eloquent presentation. We are lucky to find your youtube channel and witness adequate explanations like this one you put together. I wish more people see this video and take away and mimic your mannerisms. Cheers

I've had a 6.5x55 Swedish for 15-18 years. It will do pretty much the same thing as a 6.5 creedmore and it's been doing it way longer. It just wasn't popular here in the US. I happened across mine by picking up a restocked military rifle and it was very well done and it was cheap. I believe I paid 100 dollars for it. Shoots great and has taken some deer over the years. I am very interested in the 6.5 PRC it has a bit more punch. In fact they probably could have called it the 6.5 magnum. I still prefer the 7-08 personally and the 308 for most of my deer hunting. In Ohio I use a 50 cal black powder Thompson center encore and it works fantastic. For bigger game I use the old dependable 30-06 has never let me down.

Thanks for another excellent video. So glad to hear Benny is doing well and God bless you and your family.

Wonderful to hear you voice, it’s like an old friend now. When you mentioned Benny my heart felt a nice lift. Our dogs truly are God’s gift. Be well.

i have a modern 6.5x55 SE rifle which is build by gunsmith, i can easily shoot 143gr bullets with over 900ms/2950 fps, it is completely in different category than 6.5 crm. i allso dont want to talk about powder charges, but they are way over what the cartridge was made of in 1894. 1 thing in 6.5x55 Swede/Mauser/Skan is really fascinating, it is over 120 years old, but they seated the bullet really long, and that really opens up the possibilities in modern rifles and modern bullets.

Our national treasure left out my favorite cartridge, the 6.5 Arisaka. 140 gr. at 2700 easily in a 22" barrel. Shoots 100 - 160 gr. well. The statistics are great on the 160. My mild load shoots 160's at 2200 fps. And Amen, pray for our country.

I Friggin' love your videos sir. I appreciate and respect you passing on your knowledge and wisdom and tips and foresight and all.....amazing vids to watch I'll say again. Have been a subscriber since I discovered one of your videos for the first time.

I appreciate the knowledge passed on in this video, SD is something I tend to leave out of discussions because of the complexities that you have explained so well. I haven't jumped onto the 6.5 wagon because of the "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." theory. When one of the new "wonder rounds" come out, the first thing I do is look for older wildcats that are similar. My son got all hopped up about the .300 Whisper, I found a .300 Whisper wildcat, almost identical to the current version from the mid 1950's. It seems that it fills a niche for some but it isn't worth the investment for me and how and what I shoot.

I sure do love listening to you talk about the information you give us. Thank you! Keep it coming please.

Dear Sir I came across your channel and I really enjoy listening to you . learning a lot thank you for sharing your knowledge .

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love my 6.5 creedmoor, but now I have more understanding about it.

I said a while ago, the 6.5 Creedmoor is riding a wave of hype.

I Absolutely Love Your Videos! Thank You for Sharing Your Vast Knowledge of all things Guns, ammo etc... Very Much Appreciated.

Yes! A perfect video for me to sit and trim brass to. Hello from Minnesota, sir.

This man has probably forgotten more than I'll ever know about firearms.. God bless you Sir.

I like my 6.5 it puts down hog and deer here in texas. I like my .270 it puts down hog and deer here in Texas. I’m still a huge believer in shot placement is what’s most important. Love your videos please keep it up sir!

The 105 mm howitzer we used to use in the Army had a 20 lb HE projectile with a maximum range of about 11,700 meters. A .50 BMG projectile weighs between 650-700 grains and a maximum range of around 7,400 meters. I'm sure that both have a higher BC than any 6.5 mm projectile, but I wouldn't want to fire either from the shoulder. The BC of a projectile varies relative to its velocity and therefore throughout its trajectory. Sectional density is one of the factors affecting bullet penetration, along with velocity and bullet composition. There is no perfect caliber or bullet. Each represents a set of compromises optimized for a specific and purpose. Relative to the punishment delivered to the shooter's shoulder, many 6.5 mm projectiles retain more velocity/energy on target, with less drop and drift, than the equivalent .30 cal projectile at ranges in excess of 300 yards. My long-range target rifle was in .30 caliber. It would probably no longer be competitive. 6 mm through 7 mm bullets of appropriate BC are lighter than larger calibers with equivalent BC while still having enough mass to have useful terminal ballistics. The 6.5 mm caliber seems to be a an excellent compromise.

Thank you for another informative and honest video. I own a 6.5 in a BLR, it is a beautiful rifle that is a joy to shoot but I am not a fan of the BS hype that has been pushed by the manufacturers regarding the caliber. I have rifles in many sizes, styles, and calibers that fall into the flat shooting reasonable recoil category and they all bring something great to the table. They are fun and accurate. The groups that can be achieved from my .243, 25-06, 6.5, 7mm-08, 7mag, and 30’s are all great but not one makes me want to get rid of the others. I haven’t hunted with the 6.5 as I have with the others but I have no doubt it will take a deer down at humane distances just like every other caliber from .243-30s with a well placed shot and proper bullet selection. Quality optics, practice, and proper technique will always work out better on game and paper than a quality marketing campaign. God bless you and I look forward to future content.

You are 100% correct with all of this. Even so, while acknowledging that you are correct and previously knowing and accepting all of this information, I just ordered a Savage 12 LRP in 6.5. No hunting with that thing, except maybe some prairie dogs but I will definitely be cutting some air and paper with it. As always really appreciate your videos, information and opinions.

Enjoy your videos very much- Glad to see Benny is doing well!

This is my favorite channel, facts and data without any hype. I'm surprised there's not millions of subscribers. I see some channels with millions subscribing, but they don't have this kind of detailed knowledge. I've learned so much, Thank you.

I just listened to you for the first time. I thank you for your graceful critique. I learned a bit and know that it is the experience of men like you that will keep us on the straight and narrow. Thanks again.

Well done sir..! I built and own several 6.5 Creedmoor’s but I also understand there are some limitations. Either way, it’s a great round and I’m very happy with it. My favorite round is the 142gr HPBT pushed with a BR4 and H-4831 in a quality case.

Another great video!! Your comment about choosing the correct bullet design when hunting with a 6.5 Creedmoor vs punching holds in paper (and, like to do both) is very important - if not critical. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge.

You explained what I've failed to adequately explain since this mania all started. Thank you.

Thank you for your videos. I found your channel several months ago. I was headed on a hunt for whitetail or mule deer in South Dakota and I was trying to figure out the right caliber gun for me. My Dad like you is in love with the 7mm-08. Being younger and listening to all the talk I wanted the 6.5 cm. I told my Dad he was old and stuck in his ways until I actually found your channel. I ended up buying a Tikka T3 lite x in 7mm-08. A week after my hunt I’m happy to say I shot a big mule deer at 307 yards and he dropped where he once was standing. I’m a fan of the 7mm-08 but I’m still thinking my next gun will jump up to a .300 wsm. Headed on a elk hunt next year so I want to make sure I can reach across any draw or coulee.

Oh my the Holy Grail has finally been located .. More hype now than there ever was on bullet BC and SD.. Gawd Whenever i buy a box of bullets the most important information is right on the box, BC and SD and this is new now i see , also the Rate of barrel twist required ..Now how about the bullets in the box? .. funny .. 20 years ago at the range no one really knew or cared what BC was or cared , one fellow said, only target shooters use that.. Today at the range the most talked about thing is not accuracy , not how flat this super duper ctg shoots , not the new scope , the bullet BC i find that really funny .... We live today in a world of new firearms and new ctgs , i hate to pick up a new gun mag anymore because there is 4-6 new plastic handguns being tested .. With 77 years behind me and 31 handloading manuals on my book shelf today , i trusted the information within and used it all my life .. Some new manuals i'm not so certain the ctg write up is accurate and others are quite difficult to swallow .. Now for very well proven accurate ctgs over the years i lean towards the very fine 6.5mm X 47mm Lapua i would go to next for my liking .. I find the 6PPC ctg a development that is leading the pack , those two fellows figured out the problems and how to solve them by setting world benchrest records .. As we follow trends , around 12 years ago i started to see the .338 LaPua chambered rifles start to show up on my range and it was the Holy Grail and the only ctg to own .. ya okay .. no i did not buy one .. Then the 6.8 mm SPC shows up now we have a new kid on the block but soon it got kicked to bottom place by the 300 Blackout which is the only one to have ..The 6.5 Creedmoor is still hot out there at the range and long range (we are all 1,000 yard shooter) Now i really do not agree that the 6.5 Creedmoor is an 800 yard Elk ctg in fact very few ctgs are suited for that range .. As one hunter said , he ranged his elk at 1,100 yards and got his Elk .. What kind of message does this send to new hunters and shooter ? It makes us older hunters just cringe at what's going on...Wounded and lost big game animals are on the increase every season and almost every state , should we be doing that ?? I think not ..

Thank you. 6.5 Swede all the way.

Thank you for taking me to school, love your channel. Two things the Creed got going against it for me, a 7mm08 and a 6.5 Swede. If anything there’s maybe a small niche for the even smaller 6.5 Grendel. There’s just no room for a Creed in my arsenal overcrowded in that range as it is already. Also for hunting try sticking a 156-160 gr bullet in the Creed, not happening without severe speed loss. May God bless you and your family, and God bless America!

I’ve only watched two videos and already have great confidence in what you have to say! Thank you for these valuable videos!

Great video. I feel like a school boy when I watch your channel.

Reinventing ammo , all marketing, from fire arms to ammunition. Great videos Sir 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Alright. I'm a car guy and I do believe the writer has a legitimate comparison. Think of it this way. Powder/Energy of cartridge= Engine/HP Bullet weight/grains= Car weight Bullet shape = Car's shape/aerodynamics So basically, You can have a 400hp V8 in a Heavy boxy truck/boat. OR you can have the same 400HP cartridge/engine in a very light, racing car/racing boat. This is why the technology the military is looking at, the 80,000 psi cartridge is important. It is a larger engine to work with. The magic bullet shape is what we are looking for. If the available engine power is limited, then you have to find the lightest and best shaped bullet from a trajectory stand point. You can mess with material hardness and expansion technology after that to maximise impact. What people are confusing is the way cartridges scale. Since a larger bullet usually comes with a larger casing. But you have to look at the casing and power limitation that you have to work with. You need a cartridge that won't be too big. Otherwise hell, a 50. BMG will work for all you hunting and military needs. Am I right?

Thank you Sir, I have been reloading for about 40 years now and really enjoy your talks. My favorite is my new Savage 110 300 win. Mag heavy barrel. Out of the box my first three rounds were under 1 inch. 168 gr. Nosler ballistic tip with 70 gr. IMR 4350 , CCI magnum primers. It’s fun working up new loads. Might try some 110 grain .308 Hollow Point for woodchucks. Have an old box of Sierra bullets might as well try them out. Looking forward to your next talk.

Thanks Gunblue. Lot B.S. in firearm marketing. Another great vid .Thanks again from Doug in Tennessee.

Thanks for the video. I always enjoy watching them.

I can listen to you for hours.Out of 88 gun and hunting sites ,you by far i listen to the most.

I get excited when I see a new video from you. Thanks for the knowledge and truth. You are definitely an encyclopedia of cartridges and sectional density!

Still have & use my 30-06, 30-30, & 308 for plinking & hunting. My favorite 6.5 is the .264 win mag model 70 with 26 inch barrel.

Such a class act!!! I really enjoyed this video. Absolutely perfect presentation and supporting data. I hope you continue to make these videos. I'd watch them all day! I hunt deer with the 260, but got into the AR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Recently picked up a bolt gun as well. Of course if I see a 6.5 Swede, I'd probably buy it. I'm just such a 6.5 fan. Thank you very much for your time!

Thank you! I always learn something in your videos. It's much appreciated.

I’ve been waiting for someone like yourself to do this video for a couple of years now. I’ve had the identical thoughts as you but am only a RU-vid watcher. Thank you from a faithful subscriber.

Excellent video, well done! The Swedes had it right way back in the 1800’s. I compete with a 1917 Mauser that still holds 1” for 5 shots at100 with mild recoil. I have also been shooting the 6.5 Creedmore for 2-3 years regularly out to 1000-1200 yards. That being said, you can do the same thing with excellent accuracy with a heavy .308 bullet, BUT, you have to get up into the 190-208gr pills which equates to significantly more recoil- but it can be easily done. Sometimes cartridges take on a “mythical “ reputation, which the 6.5 Creedmore has done- but it’s no purple unicorn! Actually the 6.5 Swede in a MODERN rifle is an even better cartridge. Keep up the excellent work!

Your videos are an absolute treasure! On the subject of ballistic coefficient, you are slightly off ito physics. Yes, largely determined by caliber, but also, and do t ignore… bullet length. The longer, the higher the bc. 6.5 cm achieves higher bc for 6.5mm bullets thru their length. I say that as absolutely respectfully as I can.

Thanks for sharing all your experience and knowledge. I shopped for a new bolt deer rifle, and was going to get a 7mm-08 after watching your vid from four years ago about the 6.5 Creedmoor that you mentioned in this video. But I noticed recently gun makers dropping the 7mm-08 from their offerings. Then I noticed ammo selection shrinking to the point that today there are nearly 3 times as many factory loads for the 6.5 compared to the 7mm-08. I chose to buy a Creedmoor before you published this video based on my observations above. All my hunting buddies in CT used 257 Roberts for years, and it was very popular. I feared the 7mm-08 would be the next 257 Roberts after seeing this trend develop in offerings of both guns and ammo for 7mm-08, so I bought the 6.5 Creedmoor instead. Thanks a million for all your efforts to educate and inform. You're efforts are much appreciated. Best, Bill

Thank you Sir. I’m so happy to hear you echo what I’ve been saying for the last 4 years. Difference is, you explain it in such a better way than I can. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the 6.8 Western!

Paul Harrell, Massad Ayoob, Ian McCollum and this man.

Wow. This guy is an encyclopedia of cartridge knowledge.. i could listen to him all day long! But my wife needs her car washed... Fine job!

As a retired field artillery officer, I can honestly say that the 203mm or 8” Howitzer was the most accurate caliber field artillery piece that I ever fired or called for fire with. I never had the opportunity to call for fire or fire the 175 mm Long Tom cannon, however. You could move the 8” Howitzer 25 meters at 10,000 meters range and pick which end of the target to engage. That was very difficult to do with the 155 mm Howitzer. In the end it is all relative. It all comes down to knowing where the bullet is going to go when you send it down range, whether it weighs 130 grains or 200 lbs.

I came here from your 2016 vid about choosing a defensive pistol. I disagreed with a few of your points in that. After watching this, I'm highly impressed with your knowledge, attention to detail and presentation. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing with us. Much appreciated Cap!

I got kicked out of a high school classroom for exactly this quote "Numbers don't lie..........but people do and people use those numbers to get their way"

Another awesome video from a man that knows what he is talking about, keep um coming.

I’ve been enjoying my 6.5 Tika in a McGree chassis for a few years and liked the round so much I made an AR in 6.5 with a 24” match barrel. I’m now trying out the 6mm ARC. I’m enjoying the softer shooting rounds, compared to a 308 or 300 WM. Thank you for your videos and the sharing of your vast knowledge. Aloha and happy vets day!

I’m always suspect of any gun product that comes with a bunch of media/community hype saying THIS is the thing you need, and all others are now obsolete. Love they way you apply logical thought, and shudder the thought, actual fact based reason and analysis in explaining these things. Well done and you are correct about our country needing prayers. 🙏

Thank you for explaining this for the masses...everyone around me jumped at this cartridge when it came out except for me and a couple other friends....as a hand loader I’ve adjusted my calibers (.223-.270-.308)with bullet weights for its specific intentions....finalized its accuracy and never let me down ( hunting )...although I do purchase different set ups for different species of fish !!! 😂

I enjoyed this video. I shoot both 6.5 Creed and the 7mm-08 Rem, both excellent cartridges. I never bought into the hype that there was anything magic about the Creed. I shoot the Creed very well and enjoy the low recoil. I have my Dad (he's in his early 80s) shooting a Creed and he shoots it very well compared to his old 30-06. Keep the great videos coming, Take Care.

A splendid explanation. I’m glad you mentioned the 6.5x47 Lapua. A good friend of mine has a Keppeler rifle chambered in that cartridge. We often go shooting together and since have to travel a long way, we normally take more than one rifle. He shoots well. Way better than me. But his 6.5x47 Keppeler rifle really excels and impresses. The precision and consistency is amazing. Were it not so expensive (the rifle) and had we a closer shooting range, I’d have gone for that. For the time being, I’ll keep playing with my 308s and 6.5 Swedes. Cheers and thanks.

God bless you as well and thank you to share your time with us. I do own a 6.5 Creedmoor and enjoy shooting it. The AR platform reduces recoil and allows a follow-up shot if required. I like to shoot long distances for deer and elk. The 6.5 Creedmoor seems to be a good medium range deer and elk cartridge with about 600 yards as my max distance with it. I like to at least have 900 - 1000 lbs of energy at terminal distance which puts me at 650 yards. And yes you can kill with much less energy than that, just my personal preference. It was refreshing to hear an educated piece, instead of a persuasive argument on behalf of either cartridge.

thank you sir! i punch paper at long distances, 600 and 1000 yards, i enjoy using the 6.5 c.m. OR the 6 br, but in pursuit of game, i will not drag either into the woods!

Wisdom at its finest

This man is a wealth of information, the only critique I would add is the 77 Grain Sierra Match King does a splendid job of tearing up organic material, the ogive helps expansion on tall thinly built bipeds, which is why we use it downrange in the 5.56. Ofcourse, his point was to never use it when you can use a hunting cartridge.

This man is highly educated, I learn so much from every video! BRAVO sir!