Originally Posted by
CalHunter If your typical hunting is less than 800 yards, there's not much need for a 6.5.
Originally Posted by
Bocajnala
My point being the same could be said about the .270(or any other number of options) if someone is a fan of 6.5s....
It's also worth mentioning that 6.5s have been around a good deal longer than .277s...
-Jake
I think you're confusing the context of my above statement with that of others who have been arguing against a 6.5 Creed. My above comment was in the context of the OP already owning a 270 and thus comparing the performance of a 270 versus a 6.5 Creed. Under 800 yards, the difference is minor and would not justify "needing" to buy a 6.5 Creed. Over 800 yards, it would be a different story. I also pointed out there was a difference between needing a new rifle (caliber) versus just wanting one and then told the OP to enjoy his new rifle.
For the record, I happen to like both Creedmoors (6.5 and 6mm) and could very well end up acquiring a rifle in one or possibly both calibers even though i already own rifles in 270 and 243. Like the OP, my acquiring one or both Creedmoors would be more because I want one rather than I need one. And wanting, as you earlier pointed out, is still a valid justification. Best of all, my wife happens to agree with that "justification."
And unfortunately, if flags keeps talking about 6.5 Swedes and 9.3's, etc. I may end up having less space in my gunsafe, possibly even having to buy another safe. Darn flags.