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Old 10-09-2018 | 11:13 AM
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I have nothing at all against "going with modern trends"
provided there is a document-able improvement that provides some measurable advantage.
example ,
synthetic rifle stocks, if properly made are an advantage over wood,
(more stable,easy to precisely machine, for aluminum bedding blocks, not subject to moisture damage or warping)
but I see no advantage of the 6.5mm creedmoor over the century old 6.5mm Swedish Mauser
optics have improved very noticeably in the last 10 years, the trend toward 30mm tube scopes, and much improved lens and coatings, is a big plus

100 year old swedish mauser

https://load-data.nosler.com/load-data/65x55-swedish-mauser/
https://www.chuckhawks.com/6-5x55.htm
recent 6.5 creedmoor
https://sierrabulletsblog.com/2017/01/09/sierra-bullets-6-5-creedmoor-load-data/
https://load-data.nosler.com/load-data/65-creedmoor/

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